There are lots of unique things to do in Basingstoke to get you inspired for an educational day out with the little ones.
Rather than just visiting a museum to study the history of a place, why not live it? That’s exactly what you can do at Milestones – Living History Museum. Walk in the footsteps of Victorian times as you pay a visit to the village shop and stop in the pub for a drink. Characters in full costume help to bring this open-air museum to life as you take a stroll through the streets of the 1930s.
Basing House and Visitor Centre keeps the storytelling going. This Tudor house was one of the biggest of its time and has a lot of history behind its walls. Learn about Elizabethan times and how the house fell into disrepair during the Civil War with the help of an audio-visual display. The walled garden is a perfect, tranquil spot for a picnic. You can even bring your dog with you to enjoy your Basingstoke family day out!
Animal lovers are catered for too. Go for a ride at the Park Farm Equestrian Centre or enjoy farm animals and activities over at Manydown Family Fun.
Indoor activities include Jump Factory – Basingstoke's first trampoline park, or enter the Fun House and take on the 25ft drop slide, if you dare!












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