THINGS TO DO
Things To Do Locally
Basingstoke has many things to do locally and is close to some great visitor attractions for all the family.
The Perfect Base For Plenty Of Visitor Attractions.
There are many local visitor attractions, and we welcome visitors from around the world. Below you can see some of the local attractions.
Attractions
Highclere Castle
Famous for the location of Downton Abbey, Highclere Castle is one of England’s most beautiful country houses set amidst 1000 acres of parkland designed by Capability Brown. www.highclerecastle.co.uk
Bombay Sapphire Distillery
Discover the artistry behind Bombay Sapphire gin at the beautiful Gin Distillery near Basingstoke. distillery.bombaysapphire.com
The Vyne
A National Trust 16th century country house built for Lord Sandys, Henry VIII’s Lord Chamberlain. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/vyne/
Basing House
Explore the ruins of one of England’s largest Tudor houses, which once rivalled Hampton Court Palace. www.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk
Milestones Museum of Living History
Discover and explore a by-gone era in the beautifully recreated Victorian & early 20th century streets. www.milestonesmuseum.org.uk
Jane Austen’s House
Jane Austen is one of England’s best loved and renowned novelists. This intriguing 17th century house in Chawton is the only house where she lived and wrote which is open to the public as a museum. www.jane-austens-house-museum.org.uk
The Watercress Line
Experience the golden age of steam travelling through the heart of the Hampshire countryside and exploring all four of the railway’s period stations and the historic towns of New Alresford and Alton at either end. www.watercressline.co.uk
Stonehenge
Less than an hours drive will allow you to walk in the footsteps of your Neolithic ancestors at Stonehenge – one of the wonders of the world and the best-known prehistoric monument in Europe. www.english-heritage.org.uk
Local Leisure
The Anvil
A concert hall, theatre and performing arts centre within Basingstoke town centre www.anvilarts.org.uk
The Haymarket Theatre
Situated in the town centre, The Haymarket frequently houses high quality touring productions, local dance schools and performing arts societies, as well as producing its own shows. www.anvilarts.org.uk
iFly
The unforgettable sensation of flying awaits you at iFly, a sensation that few people ever get to experience. www.iflyworld.co.uk
Skizone
One of only three locations in the country, experience Skizone, the endless indoor ski slope which replicates a real piste and is the fastest way to learn and gain confidence. skizoneuk.com
Wellington Country Park
Set in 350 acres of beautiful parklands off the A33 between Basingstoke and Reading, Wellington Country Park offers a safe, open air, fun filled venue for all the family with several adventure play areas, sand pits, slides, miniature railway, animal farm, enchanted forest, water play, 9 holes of crazy golf and loads of play equipment to climb on and in. wellingtoncountrypark.co.uk
Newbury Racecourse
Less than 25 minutes by car Newbury Racecourse is a popular destination for race lovers across the country, including Group 1 flat races, the Lockinge Stakes. newburyracecourse.co.uk
Golf
There are a number of local golf courses available and we have closed ties with Weybrook Park Golf Club, which is less that two miles from the hotel. weybrookpark.co.uk
If you’re serious about playing golf then think about getting your clubs custom-fitted. Golf Principles offer s service for professionally fitting clubs to suit you to get the most out of your game, by reading your ‘signature’ swing. golfprinciples.co.uk
Local Sport
Basingstoke Town Football Club
Founded in 1896, Basingstoke Town Football Club play in the Evostick Southern League Premier Division South. btfc.co.ukBasingstoke Rugby Club
If you love rugby in a friendly atmosphere, Basingstoke Rugby Football Club is a great place to spend a Saturday afternoon. The men’s 1st XV currently plays in the Hampshire Premier League. basingstokerfc.com