Visited by Henry VIII, beseiged by Cromwell.... Unearth the amazing stories of Basing Housem a nationally important historical site. This magnificent attraction dates from the Norman period, was the site o the largest private house in Tudor England and suffered at the hands of Oliver Cromwell during the English Civil War. Gift shop, museum, Jacobean walled garden, downloadable audio tour for MP3 players/ smart phones, picnic areas.