Basingstoke is a thriving town in the heart of the beautiful north Hampshire countryside. The area offers an excellent range of facilities and accommodation and is the ideal base for a visit to the region. Whilst Basingstoke is a major commercial area, it is surrounded by beautiful countryside including an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' at Watership Down. The "Old Town" area is a lively cosmopolitan mix of bars, theme pubs and restaurants and is also the home of the excellent Willis Museum. There are a number of high quality arts venues catering for all tastes from classical concerts and comedy, to West End plays and modern dance. Basingstoke and Deane offers a variety of places to visit in addition to the town centre and beautiful countryside. There are many important historic houses and interesting visitor attractions, which include: Whitchurch Silk Mill, Viables Craft Centre, The Vyne, Basing House Ruins, Stratfield Saye House, Highclere Castle, Wellington Country Park to name just a few!
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