Day Trips from London | The Blooming Tranquility of Basildon Park

A hidden gem online but actually quite popular—an 18th-century Georgian-style estate managed by the National Trust. It’s the filming location for many British TV shows and movies like Pride and Prejudice and Bridgerton. 🎬 ✅ The entire estate is filled with volunteers—they’ll guide you, give you tours, and even play the piano, creating a warming and elegant vibe. You can quietly enjoy the surroundings while knowing help is always nearby. ✅ Stunning gardens and green spaces—meticulously trimmed rose gardens, tranquil woodland paths, and expansive picnic lawns, especially charming in spring and summer. 🌸 ✅ Richly historical interiors—gilded living rooms, classical studies, old-fashioned kitchens, and many Chinese artifacts. You can still see traces of its use as a military hospital during WWII. ✅ Easy walking routes—short trails around the estate where you might even encounter grazing sheep. 🐑 🎟️ Admission: Free for National Trust members | £19 for non-members (adults) 🚗 Transport: Self-drive recommended (about 15 minutes from Reading). There are few nearby buses. 📸 Best Photo Spots: - Main staircase—same as in the movies, with perfect symmetrical framing. - Rose garden archway—breathtakingly beautiful when in bloom. - Picnic on the lawn—with a checkered blanket and wicker basket, full of English charm. - Long gallery windows—sunlight filtering through the windows creates a wonderful atmosphere. #BringingEasternAestheticsToEurope #BestFlowerViewingSpots #HiddenFlowerFields #LondonTravel #NearLondon #Estate #UKTravel #Reading #UKLife