Fun things to do in Basingstoke

November 30, 2011  //  Posted by: admin  //  Category: NY Real Estate

Basingstoke is a beautiful market town in the north of Hampshire, which is home to many people.

Despite its age, there are plenty of fun attractions for those in the area to enjoy. As well as being enjoyed by tourists, they are likely to often be pointed out by the various estate agents Basingstoke has. After all, they can a useful point to bring up when convincing people to move to the area.

This article takes a look at some of the most enjoyable attractions in the area.

Hidden Britain Tours

Hidden Britain Tours offer a variety of fascinating tours for those wishing to explore the sights of Basingstoke. One of the most popular tours is a walk through the Jurassic Coast. The area has just been handed ‘World Heritage’ status and is a real sight to behold at any time of year. Other tours include explorations of The New Forest or Jane Austen Country.

Basing House

Basing House was once the largest private house in England and has been visited by many Royals. It has since been transformed into a historic site of great interest where visitors can enjoy a tour whilst learning about significant dates in the Norman and Tudor period.

The Anvil

The Anvil has developed a reputation as being one of the best venues for live music in Hampshire. Throughout the year, it features a high-quality range of jazz, classical, country and folk music for residents to enjoy.

The Haymarket

The Haymarket is the local theatre which houses high quality performances from local dance schools and performing arts societies. It is owned by the largest performing arts association in Hampshire, Anvil Arts.

As well as being as beautiful and well-run area, Basingstoke really is home to leisure activities to suit all types of personality; from youngsters to the more mature resident.