Basildon Park, Lovers & Hidden Villages
‘It is your turn to say something now, Mr. Darcy. I talked about the dance, and you ought to make some sort of remark on the size of the room, or the number of couples.’
Said Elizabeth Bennet in the 2005 film Pride & Prejudice where she danced with Mr Darcy at Basildon Park.
Explore Basildon Park, a stunning Georgian mansion surrounded by parkland featured in Pride & Prejudice and Downton Abbey.
Learn the story of the mansion, see the stunning rooms and find out what Charles Dickens had to do with a love triangle. Approaching the 1950s kitchen you might be enchanted by baking smell – there are normally baking going on and you can try the biscuits!
We stop in a stunning village by the Thames for a delightful lunch and then head off to explore the hilly Thames Valley and its curiosities. Enjoy a cup of tea and a cake at the end of the day and let yourself to be enchanted by the English countryside.
Recommended for…
…those who like Pride and Prejudice with Keira Knightley and/or Downton Abbey as Basildon Park was used as a filming location for both films. Besides, we will visit romantic villages in the hilly English countryside.
Details
I can pick you up at your Windsor accommodation. If this is not possible or you arrive on the day to Windsor by train/bus, we meet at Windsor & Eton Central train station. Either way, please be ready 20 minutes before the start. Please be so kind to respect other guests and arrive on time. My aim is to deliver a quality experience, therefore I cannot wait for those who arrive late.
This trip starts at 9am and ends around 5pm.
This trip is available in English and Hungarian and is recommended for children from age 14. A minimum booking of two is required to run the trip.
For more details, please check out the FAQ and Terms & Condition pages.
Prices
Summary
- Full-day trip from Windsor
- Ticket(s), lunch, coffee/tea included
- Driver guided trip
- Small groups only
- Duration: 9AM-5PM
- Attentive local guide