Mystery
Uncover secretsand step into your own mystery story in Basingstoke and Deane.
Did you know amongst the picturesque landscape at Chilton Manor Farm there is an interesting and fascinating history that stretches back many centuries? Visit to explore one of the most historic features that remains on the farm, the buried Church of St Nicholas. Built in the Norman times and all that remains forms the crypt in which some original stone coffins lie. The crypt was buried and forgotten for many years, until it was stumbled upon in 1910.
In a modest, red brick building in the village of Burghclere is Sandham Memorial Chapel. The National Trust property is home to arguably the most important series of paintings by the modern British artist Sir Stanley Spencer, who wanted to express his military experience during 'The Great War' in paint. Book onto a bespoke tour to get beneath the surface of his paintings.
Add atmosphere to your tale at the Holy Ghost Cemetery. Steeped in history and something of a hidden treasure in Basingstoke town centre. The burial ground has been in use since 1208 during the reign of King John and was extended in 1858 to the current footprint to accommodate the growing population of the town. Several well-known people, including Thomas Burberry, are buried here. Discover five self-guided walks, including the chapel ruins and a story to send a shiver down your spine... Mrs Blunden buried alive not once, but twice!
Immerse yourself into the past and discover a touch of mystery at Milestones Museum, Hampshire’s museum of living history. Explore recreated Victorian streets, shops, buildings and even a working pub. Uncover fascinating glimpses of everyday life from another era. Throughout the year, there is a programme of fun, family-friendly events and exhibitions.
Uncover the secrets behind the craft at Bombay Sapphire Distillery. Discover how they make their famous gin on a tour of the distillery at the historic Laverstoke Mill. Take in the sights of the magnificent glasshouses and the River Test, one of the purest chalk streams in England.
For those who love a deeper mystery, Hidden Britain Tours reveals stories of Jane Austen and explores the picturesque villages that Jane Austen knew so well. Book onto a tour with Hidden Britain Tours who will guide you through the country houses where she fell in and out of love, trace the people she mentions in her letters and explore where she danced at social events.
Take part in your own mystery in Basingstoke town centre, crack codes and outsmart puzzles at Exciting Escapes or Escape Hunt in Festival Place, or Trapped in Fiction on Winchester Street. Play a board game, take part in a quiz or just pop in for a coffee at The Dice Tower.
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Written March 2026
