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Basing House Ruins

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. Secret tunnel, restored garden, exhibition and spectacular barn.

Open: April - September, Wednesday - Sunday & Bank Holidays, 14.00 - 18.00.

Opening Times

2006 1 Jan 2006 - 31 Dec 2006

2007 1 Jan 2007 - 31 Dec 2007

2008 21 Mar 2008 - 28 Sep 2008

Day	Opening Times
Monday	- Closed
Tuesday	- Closed
Wednesday	14:00 - 18:00
Thursday	14:00 - 18:00
Friday	14:00 - 18:00
Saturday	14:00 - 18:00
Sunday	14:00 - 18:00
Bank Holiday	14:00 - 18:00

Awards

Tourism South East Award - Tourism South East Member 2008

Tickets Information

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff*
Adult Ticket	£2.00 per ticket
Child Ticket	£1.00 per ticket
Senior Citizens Ticket	£1.00 per ticket

Road Directions

1 mile North East of junction 6 off M3 near Basingstoke. Follow brown Basing House signs off the A30.

Facilities

Provider Preferences

In countryside
Outdoor Attraction
Village Location

Parking & Transport

Coach parking
Free parking
Parking (free)
Secure cycle parking

Catering

Picnic area
Picnic Site

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

Printed Material in Foreign Languages

Literature in French
Literature in German

Contact Info

Basing House Ruins
Redbridge Lane
Old Basing
BASINGSTOKE
Hampshire
RG24 7HB
Tel: +44 01256 467294
Fax: +44 01256 326283
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