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>> gardens to visit >> south >> berkshire >> basildon park |
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Basildon Park Lower Basildon Reading RG8 9NR Tel: 0118 9843040 |
Eighteenth century house in extensive parkland.
Pleasure gardens (undergoing restoration), roses, terrace,
woodland walks and extensive views. (House closed for
filming 23 Aug-16 Oct 2004). Open: Phone for details. Directions: Between Pangbourne and Streatley, 7 miles north west of Reading, on west side of A329 - follow brown tourist signs. |
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>> gardens to visit >> south >> berkshire >> englefield house |
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Englefield House Englefield Reading RG7 5EN Tel: 01189 302221 |
Historic house surrounded by seven acres of
gardens and a deer park. Formal gardens, woodland and
water gardens, children's garden, terraces and mature trees. Open: Phone for details (house by appointment only). Directions: off the A340. |
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>> gardens to visit >> south >> berkshire >> highclere castle |
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Highclere Castle Newbury RG20 9RN Tel: 01635 253 210 |
Home to Lord and Lady Carnarvon, this Gothic
Victorian mansion is surrounded by extensive parkland which
include woodlands, fernery, orangery and a secret garden.
Open: Phone for details. Directions: M4 Junction 13 turn off A34 at Tothill Services exit, follow tourism signs. |
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>> gardens to visit >> south >> berkshire >> living rainforest |
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The Living Rainforest Hampstead Norreys Tel: 01635 202444 |
Reconstruction of a tropical rainforest under
glass. Giant lily pads (Jun-Oct), exceptional orchid
collection, and tropical wildlife. Open: Phone for details. Directions: off the B4009 just outside the village of Hampstead Norreys. |
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>> gardens to visit >> south >> berkshire >> savill garden |
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Savill Garden Wick Lane Englefield Green Windsor Tel: 01753 847518 |
Thirty five acre garden on the edge of Windsor
Great Park. Colourful borders, Jubilee garden, rose garden
and rare trees. Open: All year except Christmas and Boxing Day (phone for times). Directions: off the A30, west of Egham and M25 j13. |
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>> gardens to visit >> south >> berkshire >> virginia water |
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Virginia Water Windsor Great Park Windsor |
At the south side of Windsor Great Park, this
huge lake is surrounded by beautiful walks which lead you to
Valley Gardens and offers great views of Windsor Castle. Directions: off the A30 west of Egham - access from Savill Garden car park. |
