National Trust Properties in and around Reading

The National Trust is fantastic for the community; preserving all those beautiful old buildings, gardens and estates for the public to see. Luckily, there are hundreds of NT properties all around the UK. But where are the ones in and around Reading located? We'll reveal all...

**Due to COVID-19, National Trust Properties have unfortunately had to close their doors but as of Wednesday 13th May, they will be gradually re-opening various car parks and parks around the country. Please click here for more information**

1. Basildon Park 

Basildon Park is the nearest National Trust property to Reading, and it's one of the best too. Basildon House was almost demolished, but luckily Lord and Lady Illife and the National Trust has helped lovingly revive it back to a beautiful 1950's  home for all to see. The extensive parkland offers a variety of walks, all different lengths, to give you the opportunity to see the wildlife and seasonal flowers. Click here to learn more about Basildon Park.

Address: Lower Basildon, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9NR

Price: Adult £12.70, Child £6.80 (NT Members free)

2. Grey's Court 

Grey's Court is a stones-throw away from the stunning Henley-on-Thames, but sits in the idyllic, peaceful Oxfordshire countryside. There are beautiful walks on offer around the estate, with lots of interesting features to spot along the way. The walled garden is a feature you will not want to miss - with stunning seasonal flowers and the famous knarled wisteria which was planted 130 years ago, it's a haven for all-round beauty. Click here to learn more about Grey's Court.

Address: Rotherfield Greys, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 4PG

Price: Adult £11.70, Child £5.85 (NT Members free)

3. Nuffield Place 

Nuffield Place is just 5 miles of Grey's Court, so both can be explored in the same day. Nuffield Place reveals the surprisingly down-to-earth lives of Lord Nuffield, founder of the Morris Motor Company, and his wife. Their home and personal possessions are just as they left them, the decor and furnishings intact. You can look around this intimate home and see for yourself the tastes and interests of its remarkable owner. Click here to learn more about Nuffield Place.

Address: Huntercombe, near Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 5RY

Price: Adult £9.00, Child £4.50 (NT Members free)

4. The Vyne 

The Vyne is an attractive former Tudor Palace which has just undergone a £5.4m roof project. Enjoy a walk through the stunning estate, amble past a six-hundred-year-old oak tree, tiptoe inside a 17th century summerhouse and stride across the north lawn. The Vyne isn't just for walks however, as you can explore the house, and currently the rooftop too. The estate is mostly dog friendly too! Click here to learn more about The Vyne.

Address: Vyne Rd, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke RG24 9HL

Price: Adult £11.75, Child £5.90 (NT Members free)

5. West Green House Garden 

Although this National Trust property doesn't allow visitors in the house, it certainly makes up for it in the stunning series of walled gardens that feature around the estate. From a grand water staircase and Nymphaeum fountain, to a topiary garden and Persian garden surrounded by beautiful seasonal flowers, there is something for everyone to enjoy at West Green House Garden. Click here to learn more about West green House Garden.

Address: West Green, Hartley Wintney, Hampshire, RG27 8JB

Price: Adults £8, Child £4 (NT Members free)

So there we have it! These are the Top 5 National Trust Properties near you in Reading, and they're all amazing! Let us know if you visit any of them by tweeting us at @TotalReading! We'd love to see your photos!