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Basingstoke has many things to do locally and is close to some great visitor attractions for all the family.
THINGS TO DO
There are many local visitor attractions, and we welcome visitors from around the world. Below you can see some of the local attractions.
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
Discover the artistry behind Bombay Sapphire gin at the beautiful Gin Distillery near Basingstoke. distillery.bombaysapphire.com
A National Trust 16th century country house built for Lord Sandys, Henry VIII’s Lord Chamberlain. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/vyne/
Explore the ruins of one of England’s largest Tudor houses, which once rivalled Hampton Court Palace. www.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk
Discover and explore a by-gone era in the beautifully recreated Victorian & early 20th century streets. www.milestonesmuseum.org.uk
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
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
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
A concert hall, theatre and performing arts centre within Basingstoke town centre www.anvilarts.org.uk
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
The unforgettable sensation of flying awaits you at iFly, a sensation that few people ever get to experience. www.iflyworld.co.uk
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
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
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
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
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
Aldermaston Roundabout, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG24 9NU