Local Attractions - Basingstoke

The Apollo Hotel offers special weekend deals including a round of golf, dinner in Vespers restaurant overnight accommodation, full English breakfast the following morning and full use of Horizons Health Cub during your stay.

Please contact the Hotel for the current tariff on golf packages

Set amongst the rolling hills of Berkshire and Hampshire, Sandford Springs boasts a trio of challenging nine hole courses, a welcoming clubhouse with extensive facilities, a Sandford Springs Golf Academy and a well stocked golf shop. Sandford Springs is steeped in a wealth of natural and historic beauty with beautiful picturesque lakes and surrounding countryside.

A five minute car journey or 15min walk from the Apollo Hotel

Situated in the heart of Basingstoke, Festival Place is Hampshire's regional shopping destination, with over 165 shops to choose from, 30 restaurants, bars, cafes and sports centre. A shoppers paradise! For evening entertainment vist the Vue Cinema the ultimate cinema experience, with specially designed extra comfortable seating  and extra legroom. The cinema boasts an enormous 10 screen multiplex, equipped with full Dolby Digital surround sound. A must for clubbers is the Liquid Night Club, the most stylish venue in Basingstoke. What ever your music taste this venue provides varied music so everyone can have a great time. The Apollo Hotel is ideally situated for convenient shopping and relaxing entertainment when visiting Festival Place.

Less than 30mins drive from the Apollo Hotel

Marwell is in the heart of the beautiful Hampshire countryside. It is owned and run by Marwell Preservation Trust, dedicated to the conservation of wildlife and natural habitats both locally and internationally.

Open every day (Except Christmas) at 10pm

Come and see some of the most beautiful and interesting animals in the world. Marwell has 200 different species from tropical frogs to big cats, from little lovebirds to the awesome ostrich. Marwell is a delightful setting for our precious rare animals and it's a great day out for everyone There are many favourites including meerkats , penguins, zebra, rhino, tigers and hippo. Seeing them close-up can be a breathtaking experience. The zoo is set in 100 acres of landscaped Hampshire woodland and can be enjoyed in any season of the year. Saunter round or take a trip on our free road train, have fun and relax.

The Anvil Concert hall situated close to the town centre specialises in a wide range of programmes, from the Philharmonia Orchestra to the Lady Boys of Bangkok, Nicky Slater's Ice Times to Thriller Live. The Anvil bar serves events opening at 6pm when shows are on, with a full range of beers, wines, spirits and hot and cold oft drinks. Snacks are also available.