A 2 acre garden based around mature trees (notably cedar, magnolia and mulberry) with a pond and crinkle crankle wall. Plantings inc fruit trees, white border, rose and peony beds, herbaceous long border and substantial kitchen garden. In AONB the garden also benefits from proximity to listed church (site of memorial to Jethro Tull) and Thames river walks.
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A 2 acre garden based around mature trees (notably cedar, magnolia and mulberry) with a pond and crinkle crankle wall. Plantings inc fruit trees, white border, rose and peony beds, herbaceous long border and substantial kitchen garden. In AONB the garden also benefits from proximity to listed church (site of memorial to Jethro Tull) and Thames river walks.
The Old Rectory,
Lower Basildon,
Reading,
Berkshire,
RG8 9NH
Directions to The Old Rectory, Lower Basildon
Into Lower Basildon, 200yds past petrol station, turn R down lane to church & follow signs to parking.
For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.
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Yes, cashless payment is accepted.
Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at The Old Rectory, Lower Basildon at this time.
Yes, dogs are welcome at The Old Rectory, Lower Basildon. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.
There are no plants for sale for the time being.
Yes, one or more routes at The Old Rectory, Lower Basildon are accessible to wheelchair users.
The Old Rectory, Lower Basildon is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.
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