Mentioned in the Doomsday Book, Basingstoke, on the river Loddon and 48 miles from London, became Hampshire’s largest town in the 1960’s thanks to the Greater London Plan, the capital’s overspill moving west. Previously home to Jane Austen, Thomas Burberry, founder of the clothing empire, it now is the UK HQ of Sun Life Canada and the AA, other businesses including drug manufacturing, IT and electronics, past industries brewing, malting and cloth. The prosperous town of 152,000 enjoys an above average lifestyle with the Top of the Town, the historic heart housing the Willis Museum, additional entertainment to be found at Haymarket Theatre, at four nightclubs, The Anvil, home to concerts and the Aquadrome housing an ice rink, swimming pool, bowling alley and a ten screen cinema. Further entertainment can be found at The Basingstoke Town Football Club, rugby and hockey teams, other sport at its large Basingstoke Sports Centre. The Basingstoke Canal, built over 225 years ago is non-navigable at present but has a footpath.There are three local newspapers, two further education colleges, a small campus of the University of Winchester and is within a 30 mile radius of six universities. The town has a railway station and is off junction 9 on the M3.
Attraction
Basing House Ruins
Manydown Maize Maze
Milestones
Vyne (The)
Walled Garden
Willis Museum (The)
Budget
Premier Inn Basingstoke Central *book online*
Premier Inn Basingstoke South *book online*
Travelodge Basingstoke *book online*
Care Home
Charity
Cinema
Ster Century Cinemas
Vue Basingstoke
Classes
Dance - On Your Toes
Yoga - Baby Yoga & Infant Massage
Club
Council
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
Dentist
Claremont Dental Surgery
Linden Dental Centre
Doctor
Bramblys Grange Medical Practice
Church Grange Surgery
Gillies Health Centre
Oakley And Overton Partnership
Golf Club
Basingstoke
Sherfield Oaks Golf Club
Weybrook Park Golf Club
Health and Fitness Club
Market
Basingstoke Mixed Market
Popley Fields Car Boot
Performing Arts
Basing Singers
Basingstoke Symphony Orchestra
Haymarket Theatre
Hot Steps
The Anvil
Pub and Bar
Audleys Wood Hotel
Beacon
Bounty
Castle
Fox
Fur & Feathers
Hare & Hounds
Holiday Inn Basingstoke
Jolly Farmer
Kestrel
Platforms
Popinjay
Sanctuary Bar & Restaurant
Soldiers Return
Winkle
Restaurant
Audleys Wood Hotel
Bengal Brasserie
Cafe Piccolo
Dexters
Fox
Fur & Feathers
Galletto
Hee's
Iyara Thai
King Balti
Lemon Grass
Mayflower
Oakley Hall Hotel
Red Rose Tandoori
Sanctuary Bar & Restaurant
Tuli Tandoori
Vespers
School
Hot Steps
Vyne Community School
Self-Catering
Anchor Court
Crown Heights
Crown Heights Serviced Business Apartment
Millennium Court and Brookvale
Spring House
Westlands House
Solicitor
Hawkes Hill Solicitors
Penningtons Solicitors Llp
Taxi
Abbey Airport Cars
Alpha Cars
Elite Cars
Galaxy Enterprises
Street Minibuses
Theatre
Central Studio
Haymarket Theatre
The Anvil
Vet
Sports Clubs
Andover BMX Club (Cycling)
Basingstoke (Men's Hockey)
Basingstoke (Women's Hockey)
Basingstoke (Cycling)
Basingstoke & North Hampshire CC (Cricket)
Basingstoke CTC (Tennis)
Basingstoke FC (Rugby Union)
Basingstoke Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Basingstoke VC (Volleyball)
Brighton Hill Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Shops
Debenhams
Bay Tree Florist
Waterstones Booksellers Ltd
Nicola
Boots
Rymans
La Senza
Manydown Farm Shop
Wyevale Garden Centre
Crockford Lane Pet Shop
Portland Farm Shop
Northdown Orchard
Whittard of Chelsea
Dorothy Perkins
S R Pharmacy
Batemans Ltd
Kurt Muller
Slater Menswear
J D Sports
BodyShop
Hotel Chocolat
Blacks
Hargreaves
The Entertainer
Lavender Blue
Professional Cookware
Riverford Home Delivery
The Essential Oil Company
H Samuel
Ernest Jones
Mothercare
B&Q
Goldsmiths
Dreams
Homebase
Julian Graves
Specsavers
Republic
Phase Eight
J J B Sports
Lush
D H Water Gardens
Louise Hight – Artist
Trilbys Barbers
New Women Health & Beauty
Waxworks Skincare Centre
English Rose Hair & Beauty Salon
Jayne Ann’s
Ma Humbugs Old Fashioned Sweets
Nancyz Crafts
Bead Base
Country Curtains Ltd
Tutu 2 Tango
Sarahjayne Stansby Dressmaker
Flower Girl
Chic Teak
Marco Polo
Secret Garden
Platinum Entertainments
Reflections – Photography by Maree
Ben Wheeler Pianos
Top Notch Interiors
Pro Skate
Loddon Valley Garden Toys
River Island
Topman
Topshop
BHS
Antiques
The Squirrels
Aquarius Antiques
Activities
Ministry of Paintball(Adventure)
Bowlplex Basingstoke(Bowling)
Powerleague Basingstoke(Football)
Planet Ice Arena Leisure Park(Skating)
Places to Stay near Basingstoke
Red Lion Hotel (0.09 miles)
Situated right in the heart of Basingstoke, yet with ample free on site parking and within a short stroll of the town's excellent amenities, including shops, restaurants, bars, cinema and theatre.
The hotel ... More | visit website
Crown Heights (0.31 miles)
Spring House (0.41 miles)
High specification, fully furnished business apartments close to the town centre, railway and transport links. Broadband connectivity. The smarter alternative to hotels
... MoreWestlands House (0.55 miles)
High specification, fully furnished business apartments close to the town centre, railway and transport links. Broadband connectivity. The smarter alternative to hotels.
... MoreHoliday Inn Basingstoke (0.68 miles)
The Holiday Inn Basingstoke hotel is a modern hotel located within easy access of the M3 & M4. The hotel provides a perfect wedding venue in Basingstoke. The hotel is just 35 miles ... More | visit website
Wessex House B&B (0.72 miles)
Berkshire Serviced Accommodation (0.72 miles)
Millennium Court and Brookvale (0.86 miles)
High specification, fully furnished business apartments close to the town centre, railway and transport links. Broadband connectivity. The smarter alternative to hotels
... MoreAudleys Wood Hotel (1.27 miles)
Imagine arriving at your magnificent Victorian hunting lodge, hidden amongst seven acres of lush woodland, candles flicker through stained glass windows, rich with heraldic emblems. The welcoming smell of an open log fire hangs in ... More | visit website
Apollo Classic Hotel (1.35 miles)
Basingstoke's premier hotel, situated on the ring road, a few minutes from Junction 6 of the M3 motorway This 4 star, stylish contemporary hotel provides well-equipped accommodation and spacious public ... More
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