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The 8 Best Tours in Basingstoke, England
Basingstoke (/ˈbeɪzɪŋstoʊk/ BAY-zing-stohk) is the largest town in the modern county of Hampshire (Southampton and Portsmouth being cities.) It is situated in south central England, and lies across a valley at the source of the River Loddon. It is located 30 miles (48 km) northeast of Southampton, 48 miles (77 km) southwest of London, and 19 miles (31 km) northeast of the county town and former capital Winchester. According to the 2016 population estimate the town had a population of 113,776. It is part of the borough of Basingstoke and Deane and part of the parliamentary constituency of Basingstoke. Basingstoke is often nicknamed "Doughnut City" or "Roundabout City" because of the number of large roundabouts.
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1. Galleon Marine
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5.0 based on 77 reviews
Galleon Marine offer Rowboats, Sit on Kayaks and Open Canoes that can be rented by the hour to enjoy and explore the Basingstoke Canal. We also have a picnic garden and small kiosk that sells, ice cream, hot and cold drinks and snacks. Our Self Drive Narrowboats can be rented for short breaks and week holidays for groups of 2 to 8 people. We are open from March to October.
2. Hidden Britain Tours
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5.0 based on 380 reviews
Jane Austen Tours. Exclusive one day guided tour of where Jane Austen spent her first twenty five years. See the places where she danced, fell in love and the quiet valley where she wrote her first three novels. Trace the people she mentions in her letters in ancient village churches, lunch in a country inn and visit the house where she spent her last eight years, the Jane Austen House Museum at Chawton. Other Hampshire tours offered. A brilliant day out of London.
3. Virgin Balloon Flights - Basingstoke
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Hot air ballooning over Basingstoke provides the perfect opportunity for passengers to enjoy the sights of the New Forest to the majesty of the waters around Portsmouth, Southampton and the Isle of Wight. Boasting a fascinating array of landmark beauty spots including stately homes, castles, listed monuments and famous towns and cities, Hampshire is at its finest when viewed from the air.
4. Longdog Brewery Ltd
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Owner and head brewer, Rod, has a passion for beer. Longdog is the only brewery in Basingstoke, keeping the town's centuries old brewing craft alive. The brewery has a strong local following for good reason. Rod brews each beer from a unique recipe using traditional ingredients and recycles all spent malt and hops locally. Visit us for tutored tastings and tours that will set your taste buds alive and your interest in this ancient craft brimming. All our ales are available at the brewery tap.
5. Ocean Turtle Diving
A PADI 5 star IDC scuba diving centre based in Basingstoke covering the South of England and beyond. We have been operating for over 15 years to deliver top class PADI training and scuba experiences to a multitude of divers young and old. We have a well stocked shop and offer air and nitrox fills, servicing and rentals in house.
6. 4WDining Off-Road Adventures
With a decade of 4WD experience and five years of travelling the world, I'm a polymath who can engage in a discussion on just about any topic and loves to share my passion for 4WD vehicles and accessories. When you join one of our tours you also get to pick my brain and get unbiased, well researched info about the best products the industry has to offer.
7. Sitting With Jane
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
8. Viables Miniature Railway
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
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