Enjoy the parkland and step back in time

Unfortunately we no longer operate any services to Basildon Park. The only service we are aware of that passes the entrance to the park runs just on Tuesdays. It leaves Goring station forecourt at 10.15, returning from Basildon Park (wait at the entrance gates on the A329, on the opposite side of the road to where the bus from Goring dropped you) to Goring station at around 13.32. This service is operated by Oxfordshire County Council fleet services (route number 145). You can find it on Traveline - see the Beale Park page for a copy of the summary timetable. It's about a five to ten minute walk up the driveway to the ticket hut. You need to buy your admission ticket at the hut before heading up to the house itself.

We recommend that you tell the driver you wish to come back on the 13.32 service as he or she probably won't be expecting to pick anyone up there. You should also be at the main road a few minutes early - and check with the driver exactly where he will pick you up. When going for the bus, please retrace your steps back down the drive the way you came to get back to the main road. For vehicles there is a different exit - please don't use this one as it's a much longer route to the main road and you will miss the bus!

We hope that this information helps and that you will enjoy your visit.

Sitting elegantly in 162 hectares (400 acres) of historic parkland and gardens, this 18th-century house was purchased by Lord and Lady Iliffe in the 1950s, when it was de-requisitioned after the Second World War. With extraordinary vision, the Iliffes brought Basildon Park back to life, acquiring a collection of fine furnishings and carefully selected Old Masters.

The wooded parkland offers glorious seasonal colour, with spring bluebells, summer buttercups and autumn leaves, while the landscape has been carefully restored to offer wonderful views, peaceful trails and picnic places, with areas for children to run and play. Winter walks are a must.

Basildon Park is normally open every day of the year except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. However opening hours/days may be changed due to coronavirus, and if the location is being used for filming. You may need to pre-book. Please check their website for the latest information.

Our Reading-Pangbourne-Goring services pass the main entrance to

Basildon Park and House. It's a short walk up a gentle hill to the ticket office (follow the signs to the Car Park).

If you're coming from or via Reading, you may find it easier to get to the Park by taking the train to Goring & Streatley station. The bus runs from the station forecourt and takes around ten minutes. There are lifts at Goring station if you need them.

Our buses stop on request, so please give a clear hand signal to the driver if you wish to board, and let the driver know in good time if you want to get off. They are 14 seater minibuses, so look out for small buses, not the regular size!

Please be at the bus stop five minutes before the departure times shown as unusual traffic conditions may result in the bus running slightly early.

If you have National Trust membership, you can get in for free!

For details of opening times and more information about the park and house, please see the website

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/basildon-park

The park is usually open every day from 10.00 to 17.00 (16.00 on some dates in the winter). The only days it is usually closed are Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but please check the website for details, as sometimes the house and grounds are used for filming in which case it is closed to the general public. The house itself usually is open from 12 noon.

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