Celebrate Jane Austen in Basingstoke
Basingstoke and the surrounding Hampshire districts are known as 'Jane Austen Country', birthplace and home to one of Britain's most celebrated novelists - star of the �10 note. Visit Basingstoke�and immerse yourself in her stories. Take an Austen-inspired�sightseeing tour and explore the ancient buildings and stunning landscapes that inspired a true great.
Travel back in time at the Milestones Museum
See history brought to life before your very eyes at this family-friendly, hands-on museum. Walk through traditional Victorian streets and see how our homes have changed over the decades. Kids will love buying�a ration of sweets at the 1940s sweet shop.
Shop 'til you drop at Festival Place
Basingstoke has three main shopping areas, with the Festival Place Shopping Centre jam-packed full of major retailers and a variety of top restaurants. Not find what you're after? Head to The Malls - an area home to many well-known stores - and the Top of Town, where you'll find more in the way of quaint, independent boutiques. Looking for accommodation in Basingstoke? The Travelodge Basingstoke Hotel is the perfect place for you, in a central position within easy reach of the M3.�In the surrounding area you'll also find the Travelodge Fleet Hotel and Travelodge Aldershot Hotel.