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 opens for a limited season in 2026. The house is open on 2nd–6th April and 6th–31st August. Gates open at 9:45am and close at 5:00pm.
Guided House Tours
Guided tours of the house are available on all opening days. Tour slots run throughout the day at 10:15am, 11:15am, 12:15pm, 1:15pm, 2:15pm, and 3:15pm. Each tour lasts up to 90 minutes. Visitors are welcome to spend the day from 10:00am onwards, regardless of which tour slot they have booked.
Gardens and Grounds
The gardens and grounds are accessible from 10:00am on all opening days and close at 5:00pm. Visitors who have booked a house tour also have access to roam the grounds until 5:00pm.
Museum and Funeral Carriage
A small museum, including the historic funeral carriage, is available on all opening days. The museum is accessible from 10:00am (gates open at 9:45am). Visitors booked on the final tour at 3:15pm are advised to view the museum and grounds before their tour begins.
Group and Coach Visits
Group visits and coach parties are welcome during the 2026 season, subject to availability. Groups can visit on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays only, with a maximum of 40 people per group. Recommended arrival time is as close to 10:15am as possible to allow time for tea and coffee before the first tour starts at 10:45am.
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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