Basildon Park - Pride and Prejudice

Visit the location of 2005’s Pride and Prejudice

The National Trust’s Basildon Park became Netherfield, the suitable grand home of Mr Bingley, in the 2005 film of Pride & Prejudice starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen (pictured below - credit: Alex Bailey Universal Pictures 2005). The 18^th mansion house and estate is located just outside Reading and has a special exhibition, Visions Unreel, showcasing the many films and TV series Basildon Park has played a role in, including many period dramas such as The Crown.

Sitting elegantly in 162 hectares (400 acres) of historic parkland and gardens, this 18th-century house was purchased by Lord and Lady Iliffe in the 1950s, when it was de-requisitioned after the Second World War. With extraordinary vision, the Iliffes brought Basildon Park back to life, acquiring a collection of fine furnishings and carefully selected Old Masters.

The wooded parkland offers glorious seasonal colour, with spring bluebells, summer buttercups and autumn leaves, while the landscape has been carefully restored to offer wonderful views, peaceful trails and picnic places, with areas for children to run and play.

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