Basingstoke was an old market town which expanded rapidly in the 1960s to become a large modern town.
Named after local clock maker and jeweller George Willis who established the collection in 1931,
the museum tells the story of Basingstoke from its archaeological past to modern developments in the 1960s and 1970s.
The Sainsbury Gallery hosts a range of exhibitions and events. Café. Admission free.
Open WThFSSu 1000-1600.
www.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk
Recreated life-size streets show what life was like in Victorian times and the 1930s. The collections and
buildings cover social, retail and industrial heritage. Room sets show how homes have developed from the 1930s to the 1970s.
Vintage vehicles. Vintage penny machines. Café and Edwardian style pub.
Open TWThFSSu 1000-1645.
www.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk
Taxi There is a taxi rank outside the station and taxi telephone numbers are shown on the station
poster.
The historic ruins of the largest private house in Tudor England and the site of the greatest siege
of the English Civil War. Visitor Centre in large Tudor Barn, Museum telling the story of Basing House, Jacobean style walled garden,
defensive earthworks on the site of the Castle and Old House. Refreshments from gift shop, picnic benches.
Open please see website.
www.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk
* Follow the Basing Trail for a longer but more scenic route to Basing House reception, 2½ miles.
Once an important Tudor palace, the house acquired a classical portico in the 17th century.
Features include a Tudor chapel with Renaissance glass, a Palladian staircase, old panelling and fine furniture.
Herbaceous borders, wild garden, lake, wetlands area and woodland walks. Restaurant.
Open Mar-Oct, Daily 1000-1700, House 1100-1500. Nov-Feb, see website.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Taxi There is a taxi rank outside the station and taxi telephone numbers are shown on the station
poster.
The Vyne is 2 miles from Bramley.
