Non-bookable attractions
Shopping can be found at Festival Place and The Malls in Basingstoke town centre. Also within easy reach are Eastrop Park and War Memorial Park which are perfect for time out, walks and picnics. If you are looking to visit one of the parks as a large group, e-mail Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council events team at events@basingstoke.gov.uk to check they are no large events taking place at the same time in these spaces.
You’ll also find plenty of walks to enjoy in the surrounding countryside, such as Beacon Hill, home to an impressive hill fort with magnificent views over the North Wessex Downs. Follow in the footsteps of Whitchurch resident and author Richard Adams as you explore the stunning north Hampshire landscape that author Richard Adams so loved to wander and where he told his tale of the rabbits of Watership Down on The Watership Down Trail.
Facilities
Please contact venues direct for details of coach or mini bus parking. If your group is visiting Basingstoke town centre the coach drop off and pick up facility on Churchill Way is still available for use by non-scheduled coaches and regular Stagecoach services. Coach parking can be found at Basingstoke Leisure Park. To gain access you will need to contact Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council on 01256 844844. There are plenty of public toilet facilities, as well as disabled access toilets in Basingstoke town centre. Please note that most accessible toilets require a RADAR key.
For details on toilet facilities including disabled and changing places toilets at attractions please visit their websites directly. Some venues will also have AccessAble Access Guides which provide lots of information including facilities available to help you plan.
