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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.
Open: Tue-Fri 10.00-5.00, Sat-Sun 11.00-5.00, Closed on Mon (except Bank Holidays), Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.
Groups and educational visits welcome.
Opening Times
Opening 2008 1 Jan 2008 - 31 Dec 2008
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | - Closed |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
* Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Annual Pass | £42.00 per ticket |
| Family Ticket | £21.00 per ticket |
| Adult Ticket | £7.25 per ticket |
| Senior Citizens Ticket | £6.50 per ticket |
| Child Ticket | £4.25 per ticket |
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
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Disabled Parking
- Disabled persons toilet
- Wheelchair user accessible
Children & Infants
- Children's Meals
- 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
Payment Methods
- Groups Accepted
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
- Information Point
- Marketed Towards Families
Tours and Demonstrations
- Guided Tours Compulsory for Groups
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