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Basingstoke ( / ˈbeɪzɪŋstoʊk / BAY-zing-stohk) is a town in Hampshire, situated in south-central England across a valley at the source of the River Loddon on the western edge of the North Downs. It is the largest settlement in Hampshire without city status.
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- The top attractions to visit in Basingstoke are: Milestones Museum Eastrop Park Crabtree Plantation The Anvil Festival Place Shopping Centre See al...
- The best outdoor activities in Basingstoke according to Tripadvisor travellers are: Eastrop Park Crabtree Plantation The Manor House Black Dam Pond...
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- Milestones Museum. The big attraction in Basingstoke’s Leisure Park is a living museum housed in a huge hangar-like construction that was completed in 2000.
- The Vyne. This splendid 16th-century mansion is just north of the town. The initial Tudor house was enlarged over time, taking on an early classical portico in the 17th century and a Palladian extension in the 18th century.
- Basing House. In the village of Old Basing, to the east of the modern town, was one of Tudor England’s largest and richest palaces. Basing House was constructed for William Paulet, treasurer to Edward VI, Queen Mary I and Elizabeth I. Henry VIII and Elizabeth I both stayed here during their reigns.
- Eastrop Park. Near Basingstoke’s train station, Eastrop Park picks up the Green Flag Award each year, the biggest prize for public parks in the UK. The River Loddon flows through the park and replenishes a balancing pond, set within a wildlife area.
In Basingstoke you'll find a rich heritage dating back to Roman times and beyond and also the best that a modern town has to offer. Basingstoke has many attractions for visitors, from pavement cafés and bistros to one of the south's best shopping centres, Festival Place .
Mar 15, 2024 · Looking for fun things to do in Basingstoke? Whether you're out with the kiddies or a group of friends looking for exciting activities in the area, how about giving flying a go? Strap in for the ride of a lifetime at iFLY Basingstoke Indoor Skydiving, right in the heart of Basingstoke Leisure Park.
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Basingstoke is a market town in Hampshire. It has been around since the Domesday Book, but was developed as a 'new town', one of several constructed in the 1950s to accommodate overspill population from London.
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