Basildon Park
Basildon Park from Eton
Out of Eton for the day, to Basildon Park. Allow 45 minutes; the route runs via the M4, A340 and A329. Between Eton and the house you go through or past Pangbourne. Basildon Park lies west of Eton. Basildon Park is looked after by the National Trust. Basildon Park dates to 1770. Historic England lists Windsor Castle, 0.4 miles from Eton's centre, at Grade I. Eton is a small town of 5,000 to 10,000 people, about 5,100 at the last figure. Eton is a Berkshire town.
How the day runs
Pick-up is from your own front door in Eton. Opening days vary through the year; check the house's calendar before you go. The car brings you to the entrance of Basildon Park and stays close for the return. Mapledurham House is 34 minutes on, if the day has room for a second house. Return to Eton: 32.9 miles. Ravensley is based in Oxford; reaching Eton takes 56 minutes.
- Eton to Basildon Park45 min, 32.6 miles, in clear traffic
- Basildon Park to Eton45 min, 32.9 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Basildon Park is looked after by the National Trust.
Source: wikidata.orgBasildon Park dates to 1770.
Source: wikidata.orgWindsor Castle, 0.4 miles out from central Eton, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukEton had about 5,100 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.orgEton is in Berkshire.
Source: wikidata.orgBasildon Park is built in the Neoclassical style.
Source: wikidata.orgBasildon Park is Grade I listed.
Source: historicengland.org.ukBy road, the closest National Rail station is Pangbourne (PAN), about 11 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.org
Price this journey
We have started the journey for you. Change either end to the exact address, choosing it from the suggestions, and pick a date and time to see the full price.
Questions
What drive time should we allow from Eton to Basildon Park?
45 minutes (32.6 miles) via the M4, A340 and A329 in clear traffic; the return is 45 minutes.
Where can we eat or stay nearby?
The Pheasant Inn, 37 minutes away from Basildon Park.
Can we add a second house?
Mapledurham House is 34 minutes from Basildon Park.
Our undertaking
- 60 min
of waiting after landing on every airport collection, without charge.
- Nothing
is added after the quote unless you ask for more on the day. Airport fees, parking and tolls are in it.
- 24 hrs
before collection, cancel or move the journey at no cost.
- In full
refunded if we ever cancel a journey, however late the notice.