Top 10 Free Things to do in Basingstoke, England

January 24, 2022 Roger Rusk

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. Millfield Nature Reserve

Bartons Lane Old Basing, Basingstoke England http://www.themillfieldoldbasing.org.uk/
Excellent
64%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
9%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 11 reviews

Millfield Nature Reserve

2. New Inn Basingstoke

57 Sarum Hill, Basingstoke RG21 8SS England +44 1256 354449
Excellent
71%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 14 reviews

New Inn Basingstoke

Reviewed By rjshook - Reading, United Kingdom

After a busy afternoon of escape rooms just before Lockdown 2.0 we were looking for a relaxing pub to have a couple of drinks before dinner. We lucked out in finding this local pub. The bartender was super friendly and provided great service

3. (Top of town) The White Hart

London Road, Basingstoke RG21 4AE England +44 1256 464384 [email protected] https://www.thewhitehartbasingstoke.com/
Excellent
65%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 34 reviews

(Top of town) The White Hart

- Pool Table - Juke Box - Dart Board - Gaming Machines - Live Music Every Friday & Saturday - Meat Raffle - Rock DJ Nights - Function Room For Hire - Poker Nights - Ska And Reggae DJ

Reviewed By JPB987

I hired the function for a 50th birthday party; the hall was perfect for our needs, we had a great night. The White Hart team were friendly and very helpful. The buffet exceeded my expectations, in both quality and quantity. Thank you for making our evening special.

4. Eastrop Park

Eastrop Lane, Basingstoke RG21 4QF England +44 1256 844844 http://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/eastropimprovements
Excellent
54%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 213 reviews

Eastrop Park

Reviewed By moyni123 - Basingstoke, United Kingdom

Eastrop Park is a great place for all ages, it has a lovely park for the kids and boating lake, little paddle pool, plenty of space around the park, great place to picnic and throughout the year has things going on

5. Crabtree Plantation

London Road, Basingstoke RG24 7HB England https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/local-parks
Excellent
50%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
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4.5 based on 44 reviews

Crabtree Plantation

Reviewed By 354franciso - London, United Kingdom

It a lovely and beautiful plantation.The family likes visiting and the kids loves riding their bikes in the woods whiles exploring.There is a free car park at the entrance and a land paying are for the kids as well.

Market Place, Basingstoke RG21 7QD England +44 1256 465902 [email protected] http://www.hampshireculture.org.uk/willis-museum-and-sainsbury-gallery
Excellent
45%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
2%
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2%
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4.0 based on 98 reviews

Willis Museum and Sainsbury Gallery

Since 1984, the Willis Museum has been housed in this impressive early Victorian building that was once Basingstoke’s Town Hall. It is named after George Willis, a local clockmaker, antiquarian and former Mayor of Basingstoke, who became the first honorary curator when the original museum was established in the Mechanics Institute in New Street in 1931. The building you see today replaced the original Mote Hall (meeting place) where Jane Austen attended dances. This replacement Town Hall was designed by Lewis Wyatt and was open on the ground floor, serving as the town’s Corn Exchange and Market. Centrally located at the Top of the Town, in the Willis Museum you will discover Basingstoke and Deane’s past, from the rich archaeological heritage beneath our feet right up to the modern day. Throughout the year, we also run a programme of touring exhibitions, as well as fun events, workshops and activities for all the family to enjoy.

Reviewed By junjess

Fabulous gallery space, hosting interesting exhibitions. Lovely coffee shop, serving a good selection of cakes.

7. Festival Place Shopping Centre

Basingstoke RG21 7LJ England +44 1256 326022 http://www.festivalplace.co.uk/
Excellent
38%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 192 reviews

Festival Place Shopping Centre

Reviewed By Ankit2385 - Bengaluru, India

One stop place in Basingstoke for almost everything you need.. All sort of shops including groceries, home items, apparels, toys, gifts etc and plenty of places to Eat as well. They keep hosting some activities around the year.

8. Black Dam Ponds

Black Dam Way, Basingstoke RG21 3QR England https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/rte.aspx?id=820
Excellent
45%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 31 reviews

Black Dam Ponds

Reviewed By Ankit2385 - Bengaluru, India

Been here with group of Family friends and we really enjoyed our evening here. Free parking, Kids play area, few benches and nice grassed area for Picnic. Kids also enjoyed feeding the ducks & swan. There is nice walking trail which takes you to the Crabtree plantation reserve.

9. Basingstoke Common

Redbridge Lane, Old Basing, Basingstoke RG24 7HB England
Excellent
45%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
9%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 11 reviews

Basingstoke Common

10. Basingstoke Market

Market Place Top of the Town, Basingstoke RG21 7QA England https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/rte.aspx?id=724
Excellent
22%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
0%
Terrible
12%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 9 reviews

Basingstoke Market

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