Basildon Park

Basildon Park is a Palladian landmark in Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom, and a filming location for Pride & Prejudice (2005), Bridgerton (2020-) and Downton Abbey (2010-2015) among other productions. Built in 1776, it was designed by John Carr, and is Grade I listed. It is owned by National Trust.

Location: Basildon Park, Lower Basildon, Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom

Verified facts

• Located in Lower Basildon, Reading
  confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-1164, SRC-1165, SRC-3239
• Designed by John Carr
  confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-1166, SRC-1165
• Built in 1776
  confidence 80/100 · 5 recorded source groups · SRC-1164, SRC-1165, SRC-3240, SRC-3889, SRC-6115
• Architectural style: Palladian
  confidence 95/100 · 6 recorded source groups · SRC-1164, SRC-1165, SRC-3240, SRC-3889, SRC-1166, SRC-6116
• Historic designation: Grade I listed
  confidence 90/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-1164, SRC-1167, SRC-3240, SRC-5104
• Owned by National Trust
  confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-1166, SRC-1167, SRC-3241
• Appeared in Pride & Prejudice (movie, 2005)
  confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-1168, SRC-1167
• Appeared in Bridgerton (tv, 2020-)
  confidence 75/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-1251, SRC-4357, SRC-1167, SRC-7364
• Appeared in Downton Abbey (tv, 2010-2015)
  confidence 75/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-4320, SRC-4321, SRC-7365, SRC-7366
• Appeared in The Gentlemen (movie, 2019)
  confidence 80/100 · 5 recorded source groups · SRC-1164, SRC-10344, SRC-14128, SRC-10345, SRC-14489

Evidence & sources

• SRC-10344 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/g/Gentlemen.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-10345 — https://www.filminginengland.co.uk/national-trust-on-screen-top-filming-locations-revealed (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1164 — Basildon Park – Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1165 — Great British Houses: Basildon Park – A Georgian Masterpiece Saved from Wreck and Ruin (Anglotopia) (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1166 — History of Basildon Park (National Trust) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1167 — Basildon Park: The Georgian stately home where Bridgerton and Pride and Prejudice were filmed (Berkshire Live) (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1168 — Pride & Prejudice: The Locations (Focus Features) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1251 — VisitBritain — UK Bridgerton Filming Locations (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-14128 — Sceen-IT (sceen-it.com) — The Gentlemen / Basildon Park (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
• SRC-14489 — Find That Location — The Gentlemen filming locations, Basildon Park (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
• SRC-3239 — National Trust — Basildon Park (official property page) (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3240 — Basildon Park – Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest (Parks & Gardens UK / NHLE Register entry) (Tier 2, heritage_organization; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3241 — National Trust, Basildon Park – Art UK venue record (Tier 2, heritage_organization; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3889 — berkshirehistory.com (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4320 — visitbritain.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4321 — loveproperty.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4357 — london-now.co.uk (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5104 — Historic England (National Heritage List for England) (Tier 1, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5649 — Britain Express — Basildon Park (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5650 — See Around Britain — Basildon Park (National Trust) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6115 — Berkshire Live (getreading.co.uk) — Basildon Park: the story of Sir Francis Sykes' stately home (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6116 — VisitBritain (Tier 2, tourism_org; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7364 — Contiki six-two – The complete stunning and regal Bridgerton filming locations across the UK (Tier 3, article; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7365 — National Trust — On location with Downton Abbey (Tier 2, heritage_organization; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7366 — Essentially England — Downton Abbey Film Locations (Tier 3, travel_feature; retrieved June 2026)

How we verify

The entries above show the sources and confidence scores recorded in our fact ledger.
Source tiers are internal classifications, not guarantees of accuracy or independence.
Several sources may repeat the same underlying account; a source count alone does not establish independent corroboration. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How is Basildon Park connected to Bridgerton?

Basildon Park, in Reading, Berkshire, has a documented connection to Bridgerton. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include Downton Abbey, Pride & Prejudice, The Gentlemen.

How is Basildon Park connected to Downton Abbey?

Basildon Park, in Reading, Berkshire, has a documented connection to Downton Abbey. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include Bridgerton, Pride & Prejudice, The Gentlemen.

How is Basildon Park connected to Pride & Prejudice?

Basildon Park, in Reading, Berkshire, has a documented connection to Pride & Prejudice. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include Bridgerton, Downton Abbey, The Gentlemen.

How is Basildon Park connected to The Gentlemen?

Basildon Park, in Reading, Berkshire, has a documented connection to The Gentlemen. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include Bridgerton, Downton Abbey, Pride & Prejudice.

Can you visit Basildon Park?

Yes — Basildon Park is open to the public. Hours: Estate/grounds ~10:00-17:00; house ~11:00-17:00 (last entry house ~16:15). Seasonal — check official site.. Admission: Adult ~£17, child ~£8.50; National Trust members free.

Who designed Basildon Park?

Basildon Park was designed by John Carr.

Where is Basildon Park located?

Basildon Park is located in Reading, Berkshire.