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

Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. 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

Where was Bridgerton filmed?

Basildon Park, in Reading, Berkshire, is a real-world filming location used for Bridgerton. This property has also appeared on screen in Downton Abbey, Pride & Prejudice, The Gentlemen.

Where was Downton Abbey filmed?

Basildon Park, in Reading, Berkshire, is a real-world filming location used for Downton Abbey. This property has also appeared on screen in Bridgerton, Pride & Prejudice, The Gentlemen.

Where was Pride & Prejudice filmed?

Basildon Park, in Reading, Berkshire, is a real-world filming location used for Pride & Prejudice. This property has also appeared on screen in Bridgerton, Downton Abbey, The Gentlemen.

Where was The Gentlemen filmed?

Basildon Park, in Reading, Berkshire, is a real-world filming location used for The Gentlemen. This property has also appeared on screen in 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.