Visitor attractions and information - Basingstoke
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 Basingstoke Town Football Club are an English
association football team, currently playing in the Conference
South (season 2006-7). Their ground, the Camrose, is named after
their late benefactor, Lord Camrose. |
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The
home ground of Basingstoke & North Hants Cricket Club, Mays
Bounty was until 2000 used once a season by Hampshire County
Cricket Club. |
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The Aquadrome, Basingstoke Leisure Park, Worting
Road, Basingstoke, RG22 6PG. Tel: 01256 472 343 - Boasts 3 flumes,
the Rushing Rapids and a range of water features including the
children's area. "Master Blaster" covers over 180m
of pure adrenalin roller coaster effects on a rubber tube. Gym
based Extreme Fitness course. www.aquadrome.org. Location: In the centre of Basingstoke. |
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The
Haymarket Theatre, Wote Street, Basingstoke, RG21 7NW Box Office:
01256 46 55 66 tickets@haymarket.org.uk. haymarket.org.uk |
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The Basingstoke Canal Towpath Trail is a permissive
footpath which stretches 33½ miles from Penny Bridge to
its junction with the River Wey at Woodham. |
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Basing
House, Redbridge Lane, Old Basing, Basingstoke, RG24 7HB - 01256
467294 The earthworks & ruins of Basing House destroyed in
the Civil War. |
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Vue Cinema, Festival Place, Basingstoke - Vue
Cinema at Basingstoke boasts an enormous 10 screen multiplex,
equipped with full Dolby Digital surround sound. Tel: 0870 240
8984. |
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Whitchurch
Silk Mill, 28 Winchester Street, Whitchurch, Nr Andover, Hampshire,
RG28 7AL. Tel: 01256 892065. A working museum open to the public,
the mill produces high quality silks to order for theatrical
costume, interior designers and historic houses. www.whitchurchsilkmill.org.uk. Location: About 9 miles west of Basingstoke. |
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Willis Museum, Market Place, Basingstoke,
Hampshire RG21 7QD. Tel: 01256 465902. Travel back in time, and
experience some of the major changes that have created the Basingstoke
of today. Walk into a 1960s sitting room and kitchen. Discover
Basinsgtoke's rich archaeological heritage. Location: In the centre of Basingstoke. |
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From Basingstoke you can explore the delightful
holiday area of Hampshire, a county that borders Dorset, Wiltshire,
Berkshire, Surrey and West Sussex. Hampshire has two great maritime
bases at Portsmouth and Southampton, while nearby the Isle of
Wight offers olde worlde charm. The New Forest National Park
lies within the borders and the county town is Winchester. Hampshire
is a unique county of rolling green hills, tranquil villages
and ancient forests, with vibrant cities and bustling market
towns. With its rich cultural heritage, varied coastline and
beautiful countryside, Hampshire makes an ideal holiday destination.
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