This was the setting of the recent film adaption of Pride & Prejudice with Matthew McFadyen and Keira Knightley. If you've seen the film, you will instantly recognise the house. Interesting exhibition on the "making of the film" plus plenty of "factoids" about preserving the property whilst making a film! Kept husband and 16 year old son interested. Do not... more

Basildon Park is about 20 minutes drive west of Reading. This is a National Trust 18th century stately home (in fact used as Mr Darcy's home in the BBC production of Pride and Prejudice). Personally I thought the house was not very exciting but the gardens are lovely in late spring with thousands of bluebells. more

for a super day even with a young family or older relatives, this is ideal. something for everyone. excellent grounds/gardens and resturant. the house is superb and is well worth a visit. more