Basildon Park
Basildon Park from Watlington
Basildon Park, with collection in Watlington. The drive is 38 minutes (15.1 miles) via the B4009, A4130 and A329. On the way the car passes Wallingford. Basildon Park lies south-west of Watlington, in Berkshire. Basildon Park is Grade I listed. Basildon Park is looked after by the National Trust. One Watlington landmark is Church of St Leonard, listed Grade II*. Historic England lists Watlington's East End House at Grade II*. Around 2,700 people live in Watlington (2021 figure).
How the day runs
Pick-up is from your own front door in Watlington. You walk straight in at the visitor entrance; the car is close by for later. For lunch or tea, The Pheasant Inn is 37 minutes away. Back to Watlington is 40 minutes. Ravensley is based in Oxford; reaching Watlington takes 33 minutes.
- Watlington to Basildon Park38 min, 15.1 miles, in clear traffic
- Basildon Park to Watlington40 min, 15.7 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Basildon Park is Grade I listed.
Source: historicengland.org.ukBasildon Park is looked after by the National Trust.
Source: wikidata.orgChurch of St Leonard, in central Watlington, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukEast End House, in central Watlington, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukWatlington had about 2,700 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.orgBasildon Park dates to 1770.
Source: wikidata.orgBasildon Park is built in the Neoclassical style.
Source: wikidata.orgBy road, the closest National Rail station is Pangbourne (PAN), about 11 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How many miles is Basildon Park from Watlington?
15.1 miles via the B4009, A4130 and A329, 38 minutes in clear traffic; 40 minutes back.
When is Basildon Park open?
Opening days vary through the year; check the house's calendar before you go.
Can we add a second house?
Mapledurham House is 34 minutes from Basildon Park.
Which way does the car go from Watlington?
Via the B4009, A4130 and A329, passing Wallingford; 15.1 miles in all.
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