Location: Basingstoke
Top Things to do in Basingstoke
Things to do in Basingstoke, England: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Basingstoke (/ˈbeɪzɪŋstoʊk/ BAY-zing-stohk) is the largest town in the modern county of Hampshire (Southampton and Portsmouth being cities.) It is situated in south central England, and lies across a valley at the source of the River Loddon. It is located 30 miles (48 km) northeast of Southampton, 48 miles (77 km) southwest of London, and 19 miles (31 km) northeast of the county town and former capital Winchester. According to the 2016 population estimate the town had a population of 113,776. It is part of the borough of Basingstoke and Deane and part of the parliamentary constituency of Basingstoke. Basingstoke is often nicknamed "Doughnut City" or "Roundabout City" because of the number of large roundabouts.
Restaurants in Basingstoke
1. St Mary's Church
2. Basingstoke Makerspace
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
A Makerspace is a not-for-profit community of people who share tools, knowledge and experience to make things such as craft items, sculptures, works of art, a robot, or a piece of code. Makerspace tools range from lathes, laser cutters, and 3D printers, to more traditional wood and metal-working tools. By meeting together in a friendly collaborative atmosphere we can learn new skills, practice old ones, and benefit from each others’ experience. We can also pool our resources to get tools that we couldn’t individually afford or justify, or have the room in our homes to keep.
3. Basingstoke Soccer Centre
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Basingstoke Soccer Centre has 9 flood lit 3G football pitches to hire, football leagues, children's football coaching, children's football parties.
4. The Vyne
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4.5 based on 1,046 reviews
Please note the rooftop walkway is now closed. As a £5.4m roof project draws to a close, young adventurers can enjoy a number of family trails through the grounds of this former Tudor palace. Amble past a six-hundred-year-old oak tree, tiptoe inside a 17th century summerhouse and stride across our north lawn. Out in Morgaston Woods, intrepid explorers can try their hand at den building, orienteering and geocaching. The ancient woodlands reveal traces of history if you know where to look. See if you can spot the remains of medieval fish ponds and a Second World War munitions storage site. For a chance to glimpse wetland wildlife, you can visit the purpose-built bird hide. Inside the house, visitors of all ages can be transported back to 1535 when Henry VIII visited with Anne Boleyn. Head to the chapel to hear a Tudor mass soundscape or venture into the Saloon to discover a Victorian owner who replaced The Vyne’s roof from 1842.
Reviewed By U5296PJdavidk - Worthing, United Kingdom
The Vyne , Just 5 miles approx from Basingstoke , This former Tudor Power House was great to see . Owned by the National Trust , £13 per adult to get in (June 2019 prices ) for non members . As you walk from the car park you go past the Walled garden with it`s delights of many flowers & Green house , Stroll along Lime Tree Avenue and then you come to The Vyne. As the doors opened at 11 am you go in and see the spender of This house from the Tudor oak gallery with 16th century wood carvings , to William Wiggett Chute who lived there with his family in the mid 19th Century. Each room preserved beautifully by the trust , And remember some notable guest who have stayed at the Vyne from Jane Austin & Henry Vlll . Plenty of objects on show and don`t forget the Victorian Chapel a complete surprise when you enter this room . Also a lovely exhibition about the £5.4 million (UK pounds ) roof restoration on how the roof was built with pictures & drawings . There is a second hand book shop also in the house and you can purchase a book or three . The tea room was just round the corner from the house where i had a cuppa , Then i had a stroll round the Estate , Follow the colored arrows markings , Yellow , Red , Brown telling you the distance of each route. I went on the shortest Yellow route 1 mile going towards the Wetlands area and back to the house . The last thing i did was to see the Summer house built in 1632 . It`s domed roof was very impressive . I enjoyed by tub of Judes ice cream which was situated outside the tea rooms and not far from the toilets. All the staff were magnificent, they work so hard to help you and me enjoy these places .
5. St Nicolas Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By PubFan207 - Greater London, United Kingdom
Lots of history, worth the detour if you're passing. Don't miss the opportunity of dropping in at the village pub, saved after a gruelling battle by the community from being turned into a house.
6. Basing Trail
7. Basing House
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 102 reviews
Visited by Henry VIII, besieged by Cromwell.... Unearth the amazing stories of Basing house, a nationally important historical site. This magnificent attraction dates from the Norman period, was the site of the largest private house in Tudor England and suffered at the hands of Oliver Cromwell during the English Civil War. The visitor centre etnrance houses a gift shop and light refreshments. Look at our model of Basing House during the Tudor period, before its fall in 1645. Step inside the battled scarred Great Barn, dating from 1535 and experience the sights and sounds of the Civil War with our audio/ visual show. Download the Basing House audio tour for your smart phone or MP3 player via our website before you visit us. Free car parking can be found via postcode RG24 8AE with a pleasant short walk along the river Loddon to the Visitor Centre entrance.
Reviewed By 354franciso - London, United Kingdom
Very quite attraction in Old Basing village surrounded with lots of footpath for walks in the village.We did learnt a lot of history on our visit and the kids really enjoyed Basing house.We also took the time to spend a great time at the village,looking at beautiful architectural cottages.
8. St Michael's Church
9. Blue Coat Boy - Statue
10. St. Mark's Church, Kempshott
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