Attractions

Basing House

Address
Barton's Lane
Old Basing
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG24 8AE

Telephone
01256 463965

Email
basinghouse@hants.gov.uk

Website
www.basinghouse.org.uk

Basing House was once the country's largest private home to the powerful courtier William Paulet, Marquess of Winchester.
It was the scene of many royal visits, by Henry VIII, Elizabeth I and others. The earthwork banks and ditches of an earlier medieval castle still dominate the ruins. After long sieges and bombardments the house fell to Oliver Cromwell.
The site has a recently refurbished visitor centre entrance, gift shop, museum, cafe, plus an audio/ visual show in the Great Barn.
There is a delightful short walk along the River Loddon from the free car park to the new visitor centre.
Please see the special offers page for a discount voucher to this attraction. « Go Back