Ashdown House (No Comments)

Posted in Berkshire, Countryside, Gardens, Historic Houses, South and South East England, The National Trust

Dutch style house with spectacular views. Read More

Basildon Park (No Comments)

Posted in Berkshire, Family facilities/activities, Gardens, Historic Houses, Park, South and South East England, The National Trust

Basildon Park featured in the film Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen’s famous book. Dating back to the 18th-century, this beautiful mansion is set in extensive parkland.
Basildon Park was built in 1776 by John Carr for Francis Sykes and took 7 years to complete. It was rescued by Lord and Lady Iliffe after it had fallen into hard times during the last century. Read More