Student discounts in Basingstoke and Deane: food, fitness, shopping and more
New term, new timetable, new routine… student life has officially begun. Whether you’re studying at college, commuting to university or starting a new course, there are plenty of student discounts in Basingstoke and Deane to help you save money. From cheap eats and shopping deals to discounted gym memberships, travel savings and entertainment offers, here's our guide to making your student budget go further.
Basingstoke town centre specific deals – eat, shop, play, repeat!
Student food discounts in Basingstoke town centre
Lunch breaks, post-class snacks or hanging out with friends, there’s something yummy (and budget friendly) for every craving. If you’re wondering where to eat without emptying your wallet, here’s just a selection of places in Basingstoke town centre offering tasty food and student deals through apps such as Student Beans, UNiDAYS, and TOTUM, Ask Italian, Wagamama, Nandos and Las Iguanas are great for sit-down meals and catching up with friends. For a quicker food fix, Popeyes, Kokoro, Five Guys and German Doner Kebab (GDK) offer deals and exclusive offers for students. If you’re craving something sweet, Shakeaway’s milkshakes are always a win and Café Giardino is great for a coffee and a chat.
Have your apps at the ready and just ask for student discount and show your student ID before placing your order.
Student shopping discounts in Basingstoke
Shopping on a student budget doesn’t mean missing out. Stocking up on essentials, grabbing a last-minute gift or treating yourself to something new, there are plenty of deals to be found.
Festival Place and The Malls are packed with retailers with student offers. You’ll find high street favourites like New Look, Superdry and Schuh offering discounts, and if skincare or wellness is your thing, The Body Shop, Boots and Superdrug have you covered. Into fragrances? The Perfume Shop and The Fragrance Shop are worth a look.
Student deals on town centre activities
Of course, student life isn’t just about studying and spending, it’s about finding time for fun too, there are plenty of local spots that offer student deals to help you do just that.
In Festival Place, bounce off some stress at Flip Out. Get social at Superbowl which offers a student lunchtime bowling deal. Catch a show at The Anvil or The Haymarket, challenge your mates to an escape room at Escape Hunt.
More student discounts across Basingstoke and Deane
Save on travel
Get 50% off rail travel for a full year with National Rail’s 16-17 Saver Railcard. Eligible customers can now buy the 16-17 Saver up to the day before their 18th birthday to enjoy a full year of savings!
Save on bus travel as Stagecoach Basingstoke offers a range of discounted student bus tickets. Also, PlusBus is available in Basingstoke, it’s a national scheme that can make it more affordable to travel around when you combine with a train ticket.
Discounted gym memberships
Gyms like The Gym Group, Basingstoke Sports Centre, Village Gym and Queen Mary’s College offer student memberships, so you can work out without working over your budget.
Treat yourself
When it’s time for a fresh trim places like Arc Hairdressing, BOX hairdressing, Hair Lab and House of Handsome all offer student discounts. For a pamper, Vis-à-Vis Beauty & Skin Clinic and American Nails offers student discount for treatments or unwind with Physique Bodyworks. Remember to take your student ID and check current offers before booking.
Student-friendly attractions and things to do in Basingstoke and Deane
If you’re into history, Basing House, Whitchurch Silk Mill and Milestones Museum all offer student concession rates. The Bombay Sapphire Distillery gives student discount on tours, so you can explore something a little different. For a bit of friendly competition, Hollywood Bowl is a great shout and they do student deals too. Planet Ice offers reduced price public skating sessions when booked online with a valid student ID or UNIDAYS.
Don’t forget to check the Love Basingstoke what’s on page for local events happening too. You’ll find low cost and free events throughout the year including Love Basingstoke’s annual events, Listen Up live music event, Let’s Glow light trail and Basingstoke Festival.
Finally, keep checking student discount sites like UNiDAYS, Save the Student and Student Beans They’re packed with deals across fashion, food, tech, travel and more but discounts can change throughout the year.
Also, don’t forget to just ask. It’s always worth checking if a place offers student discount, even if it’s not advertised. A quick question and a flash of your ID could save you more than you think.
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Please note the inclusion of any business within this listing should not be seen as an endorsement of their services. Although 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.
Last updated September 2026.
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