Hampshire district, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Basingstoke

Basingstoke is a city in Hampshire district, Hampshire, United Kingdom, home to about 107,642 people. Within 50 km by road there are 180 places to visit — 40 churches, 34 forts & heritage, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens and 24 parks. The must-see places are St Michael's Church, Basingstoke (1 km), Ruins Of Chapel Of The Holy Ghost (1 km) and Basing House (3 km).

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Basingstoke, Hampshire
Basingstoke, Hampshire district, Hampshire, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Basingstoke at a glance

Location
Hampshire district, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 107,642
Coordinates
51.2625° N, 1.0871° W
Places within 50 km
180 (180 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Basingstoke

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Basingstoke: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Basingstoke

73 churches within 100 km of Basingstoke. The closest is St Michael's Church, Basingstoke (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Basingstoke

69 forts & heritage within 100 km of Basingstoke. The closest is Ruins Of Chapel Of The Holy Ghost (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Basingstoke

36 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Basingstoke. The closest is Pamber Forest and Silchester Common (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Basingstoke

30 parks within 100 km of Basingstoke. The closest is Pearman's Copse (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Basingstoke

29 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Basingstoke. The closest is Kings Hill (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kings Hill · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Red Hill · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Selborne Hill · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Pilot Hill · viewpoint · West Berkshire · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Sonning Hill · viewpoint · Borough of Wokingham · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Cheesefoot Head · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~33 km · Must-see

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Treks near Basingstoke

25 treks within 100 km of Basingstoke. The closest is St Swithun's Way (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Basingstoke

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Basingstoke
  2. 1 km St Michael's Church, Basingstoke · church, Borough of Wokingham
  3. 1 km Ruins Of Chapel Of The Holy Ghost · heritage site, Borough of Wokingham
  4. 11 km Pamber Forest and Silchester Common · nature spot, Borough of Wokingham
  5. 18 km Odiham Castle · heritage site, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
  6. 8 km Basing House · heritage site, Borough of Wokingham
  7. 3 km Back to Basingstoke

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Basingstoke by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4073St Michael's Church, Basingstoke (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3469Ruins Of Chapel Of The Holy Ghost (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1936Pamber Forest and Silchester Common (12 km)
    Parks2430Pearman's Copse (25 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2429Kings Hill (18 km)
    Treks1925St Swithun's Way (17 km)
    Museums718Royal Green Jackets Museum (34 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs67Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre (25 km)
    Temples23Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara Reading (29 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Mubarak Mosque (31 km)
    Other attractions12Ash Museum (32 km)
    Buddhist sites22Cittaviveka (44 km)
    Caves01The Hellfire Caves (59 km)
    Beaches & coast01Tipner Lake (60 km)

    Basingstoke: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Basingstoke?

    St Michael's Church, Basingstoke (church, about 1 km), Ruins Of Chapel Of The Holy Ghost (heritage site, about 1 km), Basing House (heritage site, about 3 km), Odiham Castle (heritage site, about 11 km), Pamber Forest and Silchester Common (nature spot, about 12 km), All Saints Church (church, about 13 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Basingstoke?

    180 places on Spotwander: 40 churches, 34 forts & heritage, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 24 parks, 24 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Basingstoke?

    St Michael's Church, Basingstoke, about 1 km by road; All Saints Church (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Basingstoke?

    Ruins Of Chapel Of The Holy Ghost, about 1 km by road; Basing House (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Basingstoke?

    Pamber Forest and Silchester Common, about 12 km by road; Thatcham Reedbed Nature Reserve (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Basingstoke?

    Start in Basingstoke, visit St Michael's Church, Basingstoke, then Ruins Of Chapel Of The Holy Ghost, then Pamber Forest and Silchester Common, then Odiham Castle, then Basing House, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Basingstoke?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Basingstoke

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Basingstoke’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Basingstoke on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.