Ashdown House
Lambourn, Newbury, Berkshire RG17 8RE
Tel: 01494 755569 (Infoline); 01793 762209
An extraordinary Dutch-style 17th-century house, perched on the
Berkshire Downs and famous for its association with Elizabeth of
Bohemia (‘The Winter Queen’), Charles I’s sister, to whom the
house was ‘consecrated’. There are spectacular views from the roof
over the formal parterre, lawns and surrounding countryside, as
well as beautiful walks in neighbouring Ashdown Woods.

Basildon Park
Lower Basildon, Reading, Berkshire RG8 9NR
Tel: 0118 9843040
A classical 18th century house by John Carr of York. The focal point
of the interior is the unusual Octagon Room.

Runnymede
Runnymede Estate Office, North Lodge, Windsor Road, Old Windsor,
Berkshire SL4 2JL
Tel: 01784 432891
76ha of riverside wildflower meadows where King John sealed the
Magna Carta in 1215.