Stratfield Saye House
After the Duke of Wellington’s victory against Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo, the Duke chose Stratfield Saye as his country estate.
Stratfield Saye Park, Hampshire, RG7 2BZ
Facilities
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Cafe / restaurant
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Free parking
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Mostly wheelchair accessible
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Picnic area
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Shop
- Accessible toilets
- Guide dogs welcome
- Accessible parking
After the Duke of Wellington’s victory against Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, the Duke chose Stratfield Saye as his country estate.
The house contains many of the 1st Duke’s possessions and is still occupied by his descendants, being a family home rather than a museum.
You can visit the grave of the 1st Duke’s warhorse; Copenhagen and the 1st Duke’s funeral carriage.
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Opening Times
Stratfield Saye House & Grounds is open during two periods in 2026:
- 2nd–6th April 2026
- 6th–31st August 2026
Gates open at 9:45am. The grounds and gardens are accessible from 10:00am, and gates close at 5:00pm.
House Tours
Guided tours of the house are available on all open days. Tours depart at 10:15am, 11:15am, 12:15pm, 1:15pm, 2:15pm, and 3:15pm, with each tour lasting up to 90 minutes. Visitors are welcome to arrive from 10:00am regardless of their tour time. The last tour departs at 3:15pm.
Please note that visitors booked on the final tour (3:15pm) are advised to view the museum and grounds before their tour begins.
Grounds & Gardens Access
A grounds and gardens ticket is available on all open days, allowing access from 10:00am until the grounds close at 5:00pm.
Museum
The small museum, which includes the Wellington Funeral Carriage, is accessible on all open days from 10:00am until 5:00pm.
Group & Coach Visits
Group and coach visits are available during the 2026 season on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays only, subject to availability. Groups are recommended to arrive as close to 10:15am as possible to allow time for tea and coffee before the first tour starts at 10:45am.
Two presentations are available for groups during these visit days:
- Duke of Wellington's Life of Service
- Virtual Tour of the House
Historic Houses members visit for free.
Pre-booking only via www.wellington.co.uk where you can also find all ticket prices
Advance bookings only.
Subject to availability, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and some Thursdays.
Please email [email protected].
- Accessible toilets
- Guide dogs welcome
- Accessible parking
Getting here
Stratfield Saye Park, Hampshire, RG7 2BZ
Half way between Reading and Basingstoke, just off the A33.
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