Nearby Places to Visit

Willis Museum, Market Place, Basingstoke 01256 465902 Basingstoke’s Willis Museum, housed in the Old Town Hall, is in the historic heart of Basingstoke close to Festival Place, the busy town centre. Discover Basingstoke and Deane’s past, from the rich archaeological heritage beneath our feet right up to the modern day.

Discover your past at Milestones Museum, Basingstoke Leisure Park - 01256 477766 Imagine an open-air museum inside a massive modern building… a network of streets with shops, a village green and even a pub... dating from Victorian times and the 1930s… it's fun... a surprise around every corner!

Remains of Basing House. Redbridge Lane, Old Basing - 01256 467294 which was once the country's largest private house, the palace of the powerful courtier William Paulet, Marquess of Winchester. The house was besieged for over three years until Oliver Cromwell razed it to the ground. The earthwork banks of the house still dominate the ruins.

The Vyne, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG24 9HL 01256 883858 A 16th-century house and estate and a treasure trove of history.

Mid Hants Railway - The Watercress Line - Alresford 01962 733810 A heritage railway that runs from Alresford to Alton with intermediate stations at Ropley and Medsted.

Marwell Zoological Park, Colden Common, Winchester , Hampshire, SO21 1JH (01962 777407) There are over 200 species of animals at Marwell Zoological Park, from tiny ants to the tallest giraffe, set in 100 acres of beautiful Hampshire parkland.

The Village of Selborne - Enjoy a leisurely ride in a horse drawn carriage or walk around this lovely old village. There are numerous paths to explore, unspoilt old buildings to admire, places to visit and a wealth of history to discover during a trip to Selborne, too much perhaps for only one visit. Take a leaf out of Gilbert White's book and take your time with your observations: you will be rewarded with an enjoyable experience.

Gilbert White's House and the Oates Museum - A charming 18th century country house with a glorious garden in the heart of the old village of Selborne surrounded by countryside of outstanding splendour.

Historic Winchester - Winchester Cathedral, the Great Hall and King Arthur’s Round Table, City Museum, The Westgate, The City Mill, Military Museum, The Hospital of St Cross and Wolvesey Castle.

The Hawk Conservancy Trust, Sarson Way, Weyhill, Andover 01264 773850 A typical day at The Hawk Conservancy Trust runs like this: Displays start with the Vulture Restaurant at 11.30. The Noon and 3.30 flying displays are held in the Lower Flying Grounds while the 2.00 Valley of the Eagles display takes place in Reg's Meadow (subject to change due to weather conditions). At the end of the day, there's a wild Red Kite and Heron feed at the hides.

Andover Museum and Museum of the Iron Age, Church Close, Andover 01264 366283 The Story of Andover - A wealth of fascinating archaeology from Stone Age to post medieval - The 4,000 years old Beaker burial found near Chilbolton includes pottery, a copper dagger, shale beads and two pairs of gold earrings. Find out about Victorian Andover - The Weyhill Sheep Fair and the infamous workhouse scandal of 1846.

Finkley Down Farm Park, Andover, Hampshire 01264 352195 There's so much to see and do at Finkley Down Farm Park. You can feed the ducks, hold a rabbit or groom a pony. You can see shire horses, geese, goats, chipmunks, pigs, donkeys and llamas.There are playgrounds, a sand pit, trampolines and mini tractors. There are undercover areas including a Barn of Bygones, a Romany Barn and the Shepherd's Hut.

Whitchurch Silk Mill, Whitchurch, Hampshire 01256 892065 was built on the River Test in Hampshire in 1800, during the reign of King George III. Silk has been woven here since the 1820/1830s. Now a working museum open to the public, the mill produces high quality silks to order for theatrical costume, interior designers and historic houses.

Sandham Memorial Chapel, Harts Lane, Burghclere, Hampshire RG20 9JT Telephone: 01635 278394, Unique 1920s decorated chapel filled with Stanley Spencer's murals inspired by experience of the First World War. An internationally recognised monument of British art

Highclere Castle, Highclere 01635 253204 Egyption Exhibition, Now housed in part of the old cellars in Highclere Castle is an impressive private exhibition of ancient Egyptian finds accumulated from excavations in Thebes and Balamun by the 5th Earl and Howard Carter between 1907 and 1913. An additional gallery of photographs recalls their discovery in 1922 of the Tomb of Tutankhamun.

Kennet and Avon Canal Trust, Visitor Centre, The Wharf, Newbury, 01635 - 522609 The stretch of The Kennet and Avon Canal that falls into Newbury Branch's 'parish' runs from Woolhampton Lock in the east to Kintbury in the west. Throughout, the canal is weaving in and out of the River Kennet, with regular locks compensating for the natural descent of the river. From 1723 when the River Kennet Navigation was opened, Newbury was connected by water, part river part canal, to Reading, the Thames and London. Trade thrived as a result.. There is also a visitors centre at Aldermaston Wharf 0118 971 2868

West Berkshire Museum, The Wharf, Newbury 01635 30511 You can't miss it! The Museum extends more than 100 metres along the former wharf in the heart of Newbury; it is the longest historic building in the town. The Museum is full of objects and stories, free activity sheets for children, access to things behind the scenes, and opportunities to join in with our work.

Children ’s Action Farm, Knightsbridge Farm, Headley, Hampshire 01635 269678 The farm is about our children, our nature and our animals. We combine the 3 in a creative and happy way. We want the children to experience joy - from learning about nature and where our food comes from, playing and being close to an animal.

Silchester Roman Town, Silchester, Nr Basingstoke The Silchester Roman Town Trail follows the entire circuit of the walls and the amphitheatre. Alternatively, a shorter route follows the southern half of the walls before passing through the centre of the town. Hampshire County Council owns the Roman Town, and the walls and the amphitheatre are in the care of English Heritage. In order to help preserve the walls visitors are requested not to walk or climb on the walls. The interior of the town is leased on an agricultural tenancy and is not accessible to the public.