Things to do in Basingstoke, England: The Best Nature & Parks

November 6, 2021 Rebbecca Marino

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.
Restaurants in Basingstoke

1. The Manor House

Church Street, Upton Grey, Basingstoke RG25 2RA England +44 1256 862827 http://www.gertrudejekyllgarden.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

The Manor House

2. Skizone

Basingstoke Leisure Park West Ham Leisure Park Worting Road, Basingstoke RG22 6PG England +44 1256 305298 http://www.snozoneuk.com/skizone/
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5.0 based on 42 reviews

Skizone

At Skizone our revolving, fully adjustable ski slopes replicate a real piste. The slope surface is an astro-turf carpet which offers the most economical way to learn and is suitable for all ages and abilities. With a fully qualified instructor by your side throughout the lesson and a mirror at the bottom of the slope feedback is instant and gives you the best opportunity to perfect your technique.

Reviewed By kevin_Crine - Basingstoke, United Kingdom

compared to both dry slope and indoor snow slopes, Skizone is the best way to hone your skills. i've learnt to both ski and snowboard there. the 3 main advantages that it has are 1) unlike dry/snow slopes where you have to waste time going up and down on the drag lift, at Skizone you get every second of practice time. so half an hour on their equates to many hours on a dry slope. 2) the surface at Skizone has a lot more friction than at the other slopes, so you need a lot more control to do it. so it punishes you if you make a mistake, which means your technique becomes that much better. 3) unlike a dry slope, the gradient and speed of the slope can be altered by the instructor so it can be made to suit all abilities. also the staff are very friendly and helpful.

3. Millfield Nature Reserve

Bartons Lane Old Basing, Basingstoke England http://www.themillfieldoldbasing.org.uk/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Millfield Nature Reserve

4. Eastrop Park

Eastrop Lane, Basingstoke RG21 4QF England +44 1256 844844 http://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/eastropimprovements
Excellent
54%
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4.5 based on 213 reviews

Eastrop Park

Reviewed By moyni123 - Basingstoke, United Kingdom

Eastrop Park is a great place for all ages, it has a lovely park for the kids and boating lake, little paddle pool, plenty of space around the park, great place to picnic and throughout the year has things going on

5. Crabtree Plantation

London Road, Basingstoke RG24 7HB England https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/local-parks
Excellent
50%
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4.5 based on 44 reviews

Crabtree Plantation

Reviewed By 354franciso - London, United Kingdom

It a lovely and beautiful plantation.The family likes visiting and the kids loves riding their bikes in the woods whiles exploring.There is a free car park at the entrance and a land paying are for the kids as well.

6. Black Dam Ponds

Black Dam Way, Basingstoke RG21 3QR England https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/rte.aspx?id=820
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4.0 based on 31 reviews

Black Dam Ponds

Reviewed By Ankit2385 - Bengaluru, India

Been here with group of Family friends and we really enjoyed our evening here. Free parking, Kids play area, few benches and nice grassed area for Picnic. Kids also enjoyed feeding the ducks & swan. There is nice walking trail which takes you to the Crabtree plantation reserve.

7. Basingstoke Common

Redbridge Lane, Old Basing, Basingstoke RG24 7HB England
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4.0 based on 11 reviews

Basingstoke Common

8. Playdays Indoor Playcentre

2 Stewart Road Kingsland Business Park, Basingstoke RG24 8NF England +44 1256 346173 [email protected] http://www.playdays-basingstoke.co.uk
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3.0 based on 13 reviews

Playdays Indoor Playcentre

Come and enjoy the pirate ship themed play equipment, with lots to do for your little ones. We have a 4 lane astro slide, ball pits, a bounce-bed, twist and straight tube slides all on a multi-level play frame. Serving great coffees along with Playdays very own 'Deluxe Hot Chocolate' and the new 'Unicorn Hot Chocolate'along with a wide range of delicious meals from the onsite restaurant.

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