Basing House lies just to the east of the train station. This 10-acre
site features the ruins of England’s largest Tudor resident, which was
home to William Paulet, the 1st Marqis of Winchester. Serving
as a Royalist stronghold during the English Civil War, the house and
its inhabitants held out against a lengthy siege. This was until the
Parliamentarians razed the house to the ground in October 1645. The site
is internationally renowned, and the remains of the various buildings,
which continue to be excavated, provide a rich educational resource.
Opening times
- Saturdays to Thursdays
1 March to 31 October, 10am–5pm - Closed Fridays
Admission- Adult £4.50
- Child (5-15 years) £3.50, under 5’s free
- Concessions (60+/student) £4
- Family (2 adults+2 children or 1 adult + up to 3 children) £12
- Annual Pass
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