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Basing House
Once England's largest private palace, home of the Marquess of Winchester, Treasurer to Elizabeth I. his immense building covered 8 acres and replaced a great Norman castle.
*Newly restored Great Barn with exhibition, new visitor centre, new education/ meeting room in the old stables, new interpretive panels, new museum, refreshments and gift shop.
*Basing House re-opens 14 August 2010.
Opening Times
2010 14 Aug 2010 - 31 Oct 2010
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | - Closed |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
* Basing House reopens 14 August 2010
Prices
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult ticket | £4.50 |
| Child 5 -15 yrs | £3.50 |
| Aged 60+/Student | £4.00 |
| Family 2 + 2 | £12.00 |
Awards
- Tourism South East Award - Tourism South East Member 2010
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Family 2 + 2 | £12.00 per ticket |
| Adult ticket | £4.50 per ticket |
| Aged 60+/Student | £4.00 per ticket |
| Child 5 -15 yrs | £3.50 per ticket |
| Child under 5 yrs | free |
Road Directions
1 mile North East of junction 6 off M3 near Basingstoke. Follow brown Basing House signs off the A30.
Address for Basing House Car Park: Off Bartons Lane, Basing, Basingstoke RG 24 8AE
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- In countryside
- Outdoor Attraction
- Village Location
Accessibility
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Wheelchair user accessible
Parking & Transport
- Coach parking
- Free parking
- Parking (free)
- Secure cycle parking
Catering
- Picnic area
- Picnic Site
- Refreshments Available - in new visitor centre
Payment Methods
- Groups Accepted
- Max group size - 70
- Min group size - 10
- Open by appointment outside normal opening times
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
Establishment Features
- Dogs Accepted - On lead only
- Dogs admitted on a lead
- Gift shop
- Groups welcome
- Guided tours
- Guided tours by arrangement
- Meeting rooms
- Open on bank holidays
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Special Opening for Groups by Arrangement
- Toilets
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
Languages spoken
- Punjabi spoken
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Literature in French
- Literature in German
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