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.
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
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Stratfield Saye House is open to visitors during specific periods in 2026. The house and gardens will be accessible from 2nd to 6th April and 6th to 31st August. Tours of the house are available at the following times: 10:15am, 11:15am, 12:15pm, 1:15pm, 2:15pm, and 3:15pm. Each tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. Visitors are welcome to explore the grounds from 10:00am to 5:00pm on the days the house is open.
Admission Prices:
- Weekdays: Adults (16+) £14.00, Over 60s/Students £13.00, Children (5-15) £5.00, Garden Ticket £5.00
- Weekends and Public Holidays: Adults (16+) £15.00, Over 60s/Students £14.00, Children (5-15) £6.00, Garden Ticket £5.00
House Tour tickets include access to the grounds. Garden Tickets allow access to the grounds only, from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Tours must be pre-booked, and a maximum of 10 people are allowed per tour slot.
Several events are scheduled across the Wellington Estate in 2026:
- Valentine’s Event: 9th to 15th February at Wellington Farm Shop
- British Dressage Winter Regionals: 21st to 24th February at Wellington Riding
- Spring Has Sprung: 28th March to 12th April
- Easter Eggstravaganza: 3rd to 6th April at Wellington Country Park
- Spring Supper Club: 14th May at Wellington Farm Shop
- Equestival: 3rd to 5th July
- Summer Supper Club: 9th July at Wellington Farm Shop
- Dino Takeover: 1st to 3rd August at Wellington Country Park
Each event has specific details and timings, and some require advance booking or deposits.
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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