English Civil War Society — Basing House
The last edition has finished and the organiser has not yet published dates for the next one. Going by previous years, expect it around mid September 2027 — but that is our projection, not an announcement, and nothing is settled until the organiser publishes the dates. Check with the organiser before you travel: ecws.org.uk.
About
The English Civil War Society's own muster at Basing House, distinct from the Sealed Knot's separate event at the same site — the two societies hold independently organised weekends there on different dates.
Historical background on Wikipedia
Programme
The programme for the next edition hasn’t been published yet. It goes up here as soon as the organiser releases it.
Getting there
Basing House is on Redbridge Lane / Bartons Lane in Old Basing, Basingstoke (RG24 8AE), a short walk or drive from the town centre. Basingstoke railway station is on the South Western main line (about 45 minutes from London Waterloo); the walk out via the Basing Trail through Eastrop Park takes roughly 40 minutes, or it's a short taxi or local bus ride. A free car park sits off Barton's Lane (only accessible-badge parking is available directly outside the visitor centre). The site's own standard admission is GBP11 adult / GBP10 concession / GBP8 child (family GBP36.75, under-5s free), normally open 11:00-16:00 - the English Civil War Society has not published a separate price or exact times for its own muster weekend on its event list, so confirm directly with ecws.org.uk or Basing House before travelling.
Links
Tourism board
Basing House — Hampshire Cultural TrustStay nearby
Book a hotel in BasingstokeGetting there
National Rail — Basingstoke stationKit and gear
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