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

2008 21 Mar 2008 - 28 Sep 2008

Awards

• Tourism South East Award - Tourism South East Member 2008

Tickets Information

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