Make this Father's Day one to remember
This Father’s Day treat your loved one to something special, with Basingstoke and Deane providing you with the perfect day out. From top restaurant recommendations, Father’s Day activities and the best shops to find that special gift for him, make the most of this Father’s Day and let us help you create more memories together.
Enjoy a lovely Father’s Day meal in Basingstoke and Deane
The Beach Arms Stonehouse
📍 Clerken Green, Oakley, RG23 7EP
Calling all pizza lovers! The Beach Arms is offering handmade, stone-baked pizzas this Father’s Day. Book a table today, as it’s a great way to celebrate this Father’s Day dinner with food everyone will love.
Can’t get together on the day? Buy your dad a Stonehouse gift card, as the perfect way to treat your dad to his favourite dishes whenever he fancies.
Miller and Carter
📍 Winchester Road, Down Grange, RG22 4ET
Whose dad doesn’t love a steak?
Miller and Carter are back with their Father’s Day menu this year, serving limited-edition steak cuts by their expert in-house chefs. Does your dad have a sweet tooth too? Miller and Carter also serve a selection of decadent desserts that will leave you wanting more.
So, book your table now, and spoil your dad this Father’s Day.
Côte Brasserie
📍 Festival Way, Basingstoke, RG21 7BA
Fancy somewhere in the centre of town? Côte Brasserie is located next to the bustling Festival Place shopping centre and a 10-minute walk from the cultural hub of The Willis Museum & Sainsbury Gallery.
Serving modern French cuisine, the brasserie is easily accessible for locals and visitors alike, as it is a short walk from the Basingstoke Railway Station.
The Dragonfly
📍 Carpenter’s Down, RG24 9AS
Celebrate the special weekend at The Dragonfly. Offering a wide variety of food and drink in a friendly pub environment.
Sun’s out? Soak up the sunshine this Father’s Day in The Dragonfly’s amazing beer garden, with plenty of space for your friends and family to enjoy.
A day out to remember this Father’s Day!
Fun with the kids
Basingstoke Festival
Weekend one: Friday 19 until Sunday 21 June
Celebrate 15 years of creativity, culture and shared experiences this year at Basingstoke’s award-winning free outdoor arts Festival.
Over three weekends, Basingstoke Festival brings together the best of Basingstoke’s local talent, alongside world-class performances from across the globe.
Immerse yourself in the magic of live performances, discover new artists and celebrate the creative spirit of Basingstoke. They’ll be laughter, surprises, thrills and spills as circus, dance, music, spoken word,storytelling and street theatre performances turn everyday spaces into stages.
Visit the Basingstoke Festival website for more information.
Basingstoke Leisure Park
📍 Euskirchen Way, RG22 6PG
Are you looking for an action-packed weekend that’s fun for all the family? Visit Basingstoke Leisure Park this Father’s Day, and have fun bowling, skating and riding the water flumes, all a short walk from iFLY – Basingstoke’s indoor skydiving centre.
4 Kingdoms Adventure Park and Family Farm
📍 Headley House Newbury Road, Thatcham, RG19 8LB
This Father’s Day, 4 Kingdoms is offering a “Dads go free” weekend on 20 and 21 June! It’s a great day out for all the family, so use code “DAD” on check out when you purchase an adult admission ticket to claim this special treat.
Woodland Garden Adventure Golf
📍 Sherfield-on-Loddon Garden Centre, RG27 0HL
For a fun Father's Day outing, try the new Woodland Garden Adventure Golf at Sherfield-on-Loddon Garden Centre. The 18 hole course is great for a bit of friendly competition, with the Greenhouse Cafe and garden centre to explore afterwards.
Or without the kids…
Bombay Sapphire Distillery
📍 Laverstoke Mill, London Road, Whitchurch, RG28 7NR
For all the gin and tonic lovers out there, Bombay Sapphire offers a guided history tour of the iconic gin distillery in rural Hampshire. Find your special gift at from their Father’s Day collection to add to their bar at home.
Explore the countryside
Why not make the most of the weather this Father’s Day and take a picnic to enjoy in one of the many scenic parks Basingstoke and Deane have to offer.
Read our Picturesque Picnics blog to find your perfect spot in the borough.
Local gift inspiration – save time and support your local community!
This Father’s Day get your dad something special from Basingstoke and Deane and help support your local community.
If you're unsure what to buy, here’s a little inspiration:
Hardy’s Cottage Garden Plants
📍 Priory Lane, Whitchurch, RG28 7FA
Does your dad have a green thumb? Hardy’s Cottage Garden Plants is a small independent nursery based in the village of Freefolk near Whitchurch. Regularly hosting garden shows and talks, it is the perfect day-out for avid gardeners. There are two behind-the-scenes tours taking place, on Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 June, to see Rosy Hardy’s RHS gold medal winning plants and floral displays. Book your tickets today to make the most of this Father’s Day.
Longdog Brewery
📍 Moniton Trading Estate, West Ham Lane, RG22 6NQ
Longdog Brewery is a Basingstoke-based brewery offering guided tours of their facilities and beer tasting experiences. With a shop on-site you can buy the beer straight from the brewery, or order online as they offer local home delivery.
The Homemade Brownie Company
📍 Stroudley Road, Basingstoke, RG24 8UG
Please note the inclusion of any business within this listing should not be seen as an endorsement of their services. Whilst the information is considered to be true and correct at the date of publication, changes in circumstances after the time of publication may impact on the accuracy of the information.
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Last updated: April 2026
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