May Half term trail at Basildon Park

A half-term family trail at Basildon Park focused on patterns, colours and textures, taking visitors through the house and gardens with a colour match guide.

May Half term trail at Basildon Park invites families to become Colour detectives from 23 to 31 May 2026.

The trail leads visitors around the house and gardens to hunt for patterns, colours and textures—from bold wallpapers to natural patterns outdoors—using a colour match guide.

• Dates: 23–31 May 2026
• Typical start time: 10.00am (daily during the trail period)
• Venue: Basildon Park, National Trust, Lower Basildon, Reading

Further details are available on the National Trust website.