Meet Father Christmas at Milestones!

Father Christmas sits reading a book. Beside him are presents and a tree.

Make Christmas extra special with a magical visit to Father Christmas at Milestones. Step into his beautifully decorated grotto, meet his elf and enjoy a special festive experience that the whole family will remember.

Your experience includes a special gift for every ticketed child, a personalised visit with Father Christmas and the chance to share a truly memorable Christmas moment together. Surrounded by stunning decorations and the festive atmosphere of Milestones all around you, it’s a Christmas experience to treasure.

Find out more and book a ticket here.

Start:

28th November 2026 at 10:00 am

End:

23rd December 2026 at 4:00 pm

Location:

Milestone Musuem, Basingstoke

What's on

The Turn of the Screw

A young governess in England, hired to care for two seemingly angelic children in a remote country house, begins what appears to be an idyllic new life.

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An image of a Christmas scene in a town decorated for Christmas.

14 November - 19 December 2026

Where Christmas Comes To Life at Festival Place

Six Saturdays packed with free Christmas craft workshops, festive characters, live entertainment, face painting and seasonal performances, with something different for families to enjoy each weekend

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An image of an elf next to presents, with a red graphic border surrounding it promoting The Malls Elf-mas event.

20 November - 19 December 2026

Elf-mas at The Malls

A very Merry Elf-mas is coming to The Malls! Throughout November and December, there is lots happening, from cheeky elves causing mayhem to many giveaways for you to enter.

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A crowd of people gather at Market Square in Basingsoke town centre. They watch blue and white lights projected on The Willis Museum.

20 November | 5 pm to 8 pm

Love Basingstoke presents Festive Friday

Free festive event from Love Basingstoke at the Top of the Town on Friday 20 November. Jingle, mingle and make memories as we bring festive cheer and sparkle to the Top of the Town, with a Christmas market full of unique gifts, festive entertainment and music, delicious food and drink and free family fun.

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25 November - 23 December 2026

A Christmas Carol Experience

Milestones is being transformed into the spectacular world of A Christmas Carol.

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28 November | 9 am to 5 pm

Basingstoke Choral Society

Basingstoke Choral Society is inviting singers of all abilities to join them for a special day of singing, friendship and music-making on Saturday 28th November.

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