Basildon Park - National Trust

There's still some tickets left for our first evening tour of the mansion this Saturday 6 July, with sparkling drinks and canapes on the lawn afterwards. We're also hosting tours on the 11, 14, 19, 20 and 24 July, with tickets £20 each and bookable online here http://bit.ly/Summereveningtour
We hope to see you there!
Photo credit: Rupert Truman

Our David Austin roses are looking beautiful at the moment - why not pick one up from the shop and get some colour in your garden?

A massive thank you to these members of the Earley Environmental Juniors Group who returned today to see the coppice they built with the ranger team here at Basildon Park. Your hard work helps us keep the woodland a vibrant habitat for it's wildlife. We're glad you enjoyed your visit!

Join Jane the florist and create your own bouquet at Basildon Park on the 25, 26 or 27 June, with lunch and all materials provided. Tickets are £50 per class, bookable online http://bit.ly/floristry101
Photo credit: Chris Lacey and John Millar

Over the next few months, we're hosting some exciting activities at Basildon Park. With wild art making, den building workshops and sessions on how to build your very own ball run, there's something to suit everyone. Tickets are per child and bookable online.

This July we're hosting some exclusive evening tours of the mansion, with canapés and sparkling drinks on the lawn afterwards.Tickets are £20 each, bookable online here http://bit.ly/Summereveningtour
Photo credit: Andrew Butler

On Tuesday 25, Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 June we're hosting some floristry classes, where you can wander around the gardens and join florist Jane to create your own bouquet.Tickets are £50 per class, including lunch and refreshments, and bookable online http://bit.ly/floristry101

Join us on Saturdays in June for a den building workshop and learn some top tips on creating a den as a team. Tickets are £2 per child and bookable online http://bit.ly/buildyourownden

Inspired by the rose garden? Why not pick up some David Austin roses from our shop, with plenty of varieties to choose from.

There's still time to book on to one of our floristry classes this Sunday 9 and Monday 10 June, where you can create your own bouquet and learn some top tips on flower arranging. Tickets are £50 each, with lunch provided, and bookable online http://bit.ly/floristry101
Photo credit: Alex Newman

The gardens are looking lovely at the moment, with beautiful foxgloves and peonies among fragrant roses. Why not join a floristry class and create your own bouquet inspired by the gardens? Tickets are £50 per class and include lunch, bookable online http://bit.ly/floristry101
Photo credit: Alex Newman

Have a moment of peace and quiet and take in the view of the Thames valley from the umbrello, with white blooms all around.

The outdoor team have been busy creating some new play stations for the Wild Play Trail (and testing them out!) Stay tuned for more stations and bookable events, including den building and wild art making.
Video credit: Leo Jennings

This half-term, get outdoors with a children's trail and explore our 400 acres of parkland, with plenty of spots for a picnic. http://bit.ly/2EnudnU

Do you love flowers? Why not create your own bouquet inspired by the gardens at Basildon Park on a class with florist Jane. Tickets are £50 each, with lunch and materials provided. http://bit.ly/2WjKPa7