Historic BuildingsHook

Basing House, Hampshire, was a major English Tudor palace and castle that once rivalled Hampton Court Palace in its size and opulence. Today only the foundations and earthworks remain.Basing House is located in the village of Old Basing, approximately one mile east of the centre of the town…
Distance: 3.9 miles away

Away from the distractions of town, business or busy hotels, Mapledurham is an oasis of peace, natural beauty and history. Mapledurham House, still the home of the descendants of the original family, is an Elizabethan Manor House situated beside the Thames and sheltered by the Chiltern Hills,…
Distance: 14.4 miles away

The Look Out Discovery Centre has been voted 14th out of 50 by the Independent in it's The 50 Best Spring Days Out in Britain. It is a hands‐on, interactive science and nature exhibition with over 70 exhibits within themed zones linked to the National Curriculum. …
Distance: 12.3 miles away

In the heart of the English countryside on the HampshireBerkshire border, you'll find the elegant, but intimate, Stratfield Saye House, home to the Dukes of Wellington since 1817. The 1st Duke of Wellington acquired the house and estate in 1817, choosing it for its proximity to London…
Distance: 4.9 miles away

16th‐century house and estate reflecting changing styles and tastes over 500 yearsBuilt in the early 16th century for Lord Sandys, Henry VIII's Lord Chamberlain, the house acquired a classical portico in the mid‐17th century the first of its kind in England and contains a fascinating Tudor chapel with…
Distance: 5.4 miles away

A wonderful place for walking, and an ideal destination for children, with safe play areas, beautiful nature trails and lakeside walks to interest and educate. Featuring 350 acres of woodland, parkland and lakes, the Park is part of the estate of the Duke of Wellington, and is…
Distance: 5.5 miles away

The delightful series of walled gardens, voted one of the UK's top 50 gardens, surrounds a charming 18th‐century house.The Lake Field and its follies and lake are now open but may, from time to time, be closed due to dampness. largest features herbaceous beds with wonderful colour…
Distance: 2.2 miles away