Basingstoke Holidays

Basingstoke, situated in northeast Hampshire, is ideally located for UK short breaks or long weekends. With direct trains running from London Waterloo and journey time of under an hour from the capital, Basingstoke offers a lively hub of activity surrounded by the rolling green fields of the Hampshire countryside. Holiday accommodation in Basingstoke has something for everyone ranging from budget to luxury. There is plenty of good quality self-catering accommodation in holiday cottages spread across the town as well as luxury holiday apartments. A myriad of B&Bs, guesthouses and hotels in the town centre may be the perfect thing for a UK short break. With so much choice prices are often competitive making Basingstoke a great option for a budget UK holiday.    

Holidays in Basingstoke – Culture and history on holiday in the UK

There is plenty to keep you occupied on holiday in Basingstoke. The town has a good selection of cultural attractions including The Anvil, one of Hampshire’s foremost live music venues and several historical attractions. Milestone’s Museum is great for kids on a UK family holiday or try the Basing House ruins just three miles from the city centre. Basingstoke is also home to Festival Place, regarded as one of the best shopping centres in the South and a trip here followed by a meal in one of Basingstoke’s many fine restaurants or bistros should keep you entertained well into the evening.

Basingstoke Holidays – UK holidays in Hampshire

Not only does Basingstoke have much to offer visitors in itself but it is also well located in Hampshire for a variety of enjoyable day or half-day trips to towns and cities in the surrounding area. Basingstoke is just half an hours drive from Winchester, one of Hampshire’s most popular tourist centres, and is also well connected by rail. Winchester High Street and cathedral are particularly characterful. Smaller towns in the area include Andover and Alton, both pleasant market towns under 30 minutes away, which make for a relaxing visit from Basingstoke. Visit one of the nearby attractions in the countryside around Basingstoke such as the country manor Stratfield Saye House or fascinating Tudor mansion, The Vyne, to perfectly round off your UK holiday in Basingstoke.