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Basildon Park
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This beautiful Palladian mansion was built in 1776-83. The interior is notable for its original delicate plasterwork and elegant staircase, as well as the unusual Octagon Room. The house fell on hard times early in the last century but was rescued and restored by Lord and Lady Iliffe, who filled it with fine pictures and furniture. The early 19th-century pleasure gardens are currently being restored and there are way-marked trails through the parkland.
Garden: There are small pleasure gardens gracing this Palladian mansion, but be sure to leave time in your visit to stroll some of the woodland paths through these 400 acres of grounds.
Lower Basildon,
Reading,
Berkshire,
England, RG8 9NR
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 2.5 m NW Pangbourne, on A329
Website: Basildon Park
Email: basildonpark@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 0118 984 3040
Fax: 0118 976 7370
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OS Grid SU611 782
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Highclere Castle
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Former Georgian house, home of the Earls of Caernarvon, remade by Charles Barry in exotic (or horrifying, depending upon your tastes) Victorian Gothic style. Ornate, opulent state rooms. Exhibit of Egyptian artefacts (the fifth Earl was an enthusiastic backer of Howard Carter, who discovered the tomb of Tutankhamen).
Garden: Huge cedars grace the parklands designed by 'Capability Brown'. Walled gardens, Victorian yew walks, orangery and fernery.
Highclere Park,
Newbury,
Berkshire,
England, RG20 9RN
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 5 m S Newbury, off A34
Website: Highclere Castle
Email: theoffice@highclerecastle.co.uk
Phone: 01635 253 210
Fax: 01635 255 315
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OS Grid SU445 587
Photo Credit: Mike Searle, licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence
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