Borough of Wokingham district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Old Basing

Old Basing is a town in Borough of Wokingham district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom, home to about 3,876 people. Within 50 km by road there are 187 places to visit — 44 churches, 35 forts & heritage, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens and 24 parks. The must-see places are Basing House (2 km), St Michael's Church, Basingstoke (5 km) and Ruins Of Chapel Of The Holy Ghost (5 km).

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Old Basing, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
Old Basing, Borough of Wokingham district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Old Basing at a glance

Location
Borough of Wokingham district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom
Population
about 3,876
Coordinates
51.2667° N, 1.0333° W
Places within 50 km
187 (187 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 Old Basing

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Old Basing: 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 Old Basing

75 churches within 100 km of Old Basing. The closest is St Michael's Church, Basingstoke (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Old Basing

67 forts & heritage within 100 km of Old Basing. The closest is Basing House (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Old Basing

36 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Old Basing. The closest is Pamber Forest and Silchester Common (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Old Basing

33 parks within 100 km of Old Basing. The closest is Pearman's Copse (22 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Old Basing

29 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Old Basing. The closest is Kings Hill (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kings Hill · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Red Hill · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Selborne Hill · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Sonning Hill · viewpoint · Borough of Wokingham · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Wheatham Hill · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Devil's Punch Bowl · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~34 km · Must-see

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Treks near Old Basing

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

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A one-day trip from Old Basing

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Old Basing
  2. 2 km Basing House · heritage site, Borough of Wokingham
  3. 3 km Ruins Of Chapel Of The Holy Ghost · heritage site, Borough of Wokingham
  4. 1 km St Michael's Church, Basingstoke · church, Borough of Wokingham
  5. 13 km All Saints Church · church, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
  6. 2 km Odiham Castle · heritage site, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
  7. 6 km Back to Old Basing

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Old Basing by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4475St Michael's Church, Basingstoke (5 km)
    Forts & heritage3567Basing House (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1936Pamber Forest and Silchester Common (13 km)
    Parks2433Pearman's Copse (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2429Kings Hill (19 km)
    Treks2025St Swithun's Way (17 km)
    Museums815Royal Green Jackets Museum (38 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs77Heath Lake (25 km)
    Temples23Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara Reading (27 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Mubarak Mosque (27 km)
    Other attractions12Ash Museum (28 km)
    Buddhist sites12Cittaviveka (42 km)
    Caves01The Hellfire Caves (56 km)
    Beaches & coast01Tipner Lake (61 km)

    Old Basing: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Old Basing?

    Basing House (heritage site, about 2 km), St Michael's Church, Basingstoke (church, about 5 km), Ruins Of Chapel Of The Holy Ghost (heritage site, about 5 km), Odiham Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), All Saints Church (church, about 8 km), Pamber Forest and Silchester Common (nature spot, about 13 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Old Basing?

    187 places on Spotwander: 44 churches, 35 forts & heritage, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 24 parks, 24 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Old Basing?

    St Michael's Church, Basingstoke, about 5 km by road; All Saints Church (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Old Basing?

    Basing House, about 2 km by road; Ruins Of Chapel Of The Holy Ghost (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Old Basing?

    Pamber Forest and Silchester Common, about 13 km by road; Rowhill Nature Reserve (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Old Basing?

    Start in Old Basing, visit Basing House, then Ruins Of Chapel Of The Holy Ghost, then St Michael's Church, Basingstoke, then All Saints Church, then Odiham Castle, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Old Basing?

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

    Towns near Old Basing

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