Milestones

A trip to Milestones, Hampshire's living history museum in Basingstoke, brings the past to life. The museum is home to over 20,000 objects either made or used in Hampshire, and is a record of the county's social, industrial and transport history.

Visitors can literally take a trip back in time, with a walk through the late 1800s and 1900s streets equipped with shops, factories, a garage, houses, vintage vehicles, a Romany encampment and a Victorian showground - and don't miss the Baverstoke Arms working pub!

The museum is suitable for all ages, with plenty to keep the whole family occupied. Younger visitors can explore the museum's specially-created Post Office and explore the museum through a range of I-Spy trails. Older visitors can enjoy a trip to the Gramophone shop – and hear favourite tunes from years gone by.

Milestones has been purpose built to give best access to all visitors and has plenty of free parking on-site. Why not visit the café or Edwardian pub or browse in the fully-stocked gift shop?

There’s always something new to see and do at the museum. Watch out for the changing events and exhibitions’ programme which is listed on our website, www.milestones-museum.com.

Opening Times

Opening 2010 1 Jan 2010 - 31 Dec 2010

* Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

Awards

• Tourism South East Award - Tourism South East Member 2010

Tickets Information

Road Directions

From junction 6 M3, take the ring road clockwise to Thorny Croft roundabout. Take the first exit and enter through Leisure Park entrance B and turn right.

From junction 7 M3. Take A30. Follow signs to Leisure Park.

By train: Basingstoke station is two miles from the Museum on the main line between London Waterloo and Exeter with links to Southampton, Bournemouth and Portsmouth. There is a regular shuttle bus link to town centre and station.

Public Transport Directions

Regular Pink Bus service from the Town Centre to the Leisure Park & Milestones throughout the day.

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

• Indoor Attraction
• No Smoking Attraction

Accessibility

• All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
• Disabled Parking
• Disabled persons toilet
• Guide Dogs Permitted
• Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
• Ramp/Level Access
• Wheelchair user accessible

Children & Infants

• Babes in Arms
• Baby changing
• Children's Meals
• Family Friendly, Children Welcome
• Highchair(s) available
• Indoor children’s play area

Parking & Transport

• Coach parking
• Free parking
• On Site Car Parking
• Park and Ride
• Parking (free)
• Railway station within 5 miles

Catering

• Cafe
• Catering for groups
• On-Site cafe/restaurant
• Picnic area
• Undercover picnic area

Payment Methods

• Groups Accepted
• Maestro
• MasterCard
• TIC Staff Admitted Free
• Visa

Establishment Features

• All weather attraction
• Audio Tours
• Event Venue
• Gift shop
• Groups welcome
• Guided tours
• Guided tours by arrangement
• Meeting rooms
• Open all year round
• Open on bank holidays
• Special Opening for Groups by Arrangement
• Toilets

Specialist Features

• Educational Groups
• Family Fun
• Information Point
• Marketed Towards Families
• Marketed Towards Senior Citizens

Tours and Demonstrations

• Educational Visits Accepted