Cleeves Guest House Basingstoke - places to visit around the area

Cleeves Guest House - places to visit around the area

Central Studio	Basingstoke	01256 418318	www.centralstudio.co.uk
Arts studio on 6th Form College campus. Professional and student productions
Fairfields Arts Centre	Basingstoke	01256 321621	www.fairfields.org
Based at the Top of Town, this small arts centre is Basingstoke’s art gallery. Exhibitions, talks, classes and workshops.
Milestones, Hampshire’s Living History Museum	Basingstoke	01256 477766	www.milestones-museum.com
Discover your past at Milestones! Award-winning living history museum tells the story of everyday life at work and at home and brings the recent past to life.
The Anvil	Basingstoke	01256 844244	www.theanvil.org.uk
Located in the town centre, this prestigious, state-of-the-art concert hall offers a varied programme.
The Haymarket Theatre	Basingstoke	0870 770 1088	www.haymarket.org.uk
Presents a varied programme of music, film, children’s theatre, touring theatre and workshops.
Viables Craft Centre	Basingstoke	01256 473634	www.basingstoke.gov.uk
Fourteen individual craft businesses with model steam railway, Indian restaurant and community centre on site.
Willis Museum	Basingstoke	01256 465902	www.hants.gov.uk/museum/willis
Discover Basingstoke and Deane’s past, from the rich archaeological heritage beneath our feet right up to the modern day. Special exhibitions, children’s quizzes, café and gifts.
Bishop’s Waltham Palace	Bishop’s Waltham	01489 892460	www.english-heritage.org.uk
The ruins of a great medieval palace used by the rich Winchester diocese. The Farmhouse holds an exhibition on the Winchester bishops.
Sandham Memorial Chapel	Burghclere	01635 278394	www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Unique chapel in quiet location filled with paintings by Stanley Spencer reflecting his WWI experiences.
Marwell Zoological Park	Colden Common	01962 777407	www.marwell.org.uk
Large park with over 1000 rare and endangered animals. Fantastic day out all year round.
Highclere Castle	Newbury	01635 253210	www.highclerecastle.co.uk
Large Victorian mansion. Home of the Earls of Carnarvon, set in parkland by Capability Brown. Tutankhamun connections.
Odiham Castle	Odiham	01256 844214	www.hants.gov.uk/countryside /odihamcastle
Ruins of 13th century royal hunting lodge, known locally as King John’s Castle. Canal cruises to castle from Odiham wharf.
Basing House	Old Basing	01256 467294	www.hants.gov.uk/museum/basingho
The dramatic ruins of the Elizabethan Lord Treasurer of England’s enormous palace, stormed by Cromwell in 1645 after the longest siege of the Civil War.
The Vyne	Sherborne St John	01256 881337	www.nationaltrust.org.uk/thevyne
With five centuries of history and over a thousand acres of beautiful gardens and parkland the Vyne is a perfect day out.
Roman Silchester	Silchester		www.english-heritage.org.uk
A marked trail at Silchester Roman town allows access to the Roman walls and amphitheater.
Stratfield Saye House	Stratfield Saye	01256 882882	www.stratfield-saye.co.uk
A beautiful house bought for the 1st Duke of Wellington after the Battle of Waterloo in 1817 as his country estate.
Waltham Chase Mill	Waltham Chase	01489 891849
Unique Victorian twin pitch back water mill, now restored and milling.
Whitchurch Silk Mill	Whitchurch	01256 892065	www.whitchurchsilkmill.org.uk
Temporary exhibitions, adult and children’s holiday activities, silk shop and tea room serving home cooking.
Adjutant General’s Corps Museum	Winchester	01962 877826	www.agcregtassn.org/museum
The museum traces the development of Army pay, education and policing from the 17th century.
Avington Park	Winchester	01962 779260
Palladian mansion set in own parkland. Fantastic 18th century painted and gilded staterooms. Guided tours May-Sep.
Farley Mount Country Park	Winchester	01962 860948	www.hants.gov.uk/countryside/fmcp
A large area of open county and woods with a strange pyramid-shaped folly at the highest point. Fine views from the monument.
Guildhall Gallery	Winchester	01962 848269	www.winchester.gov.uk
Frequently changing programme of exciting exhibitions in the Victorian Guildhall above the Tourist Information Centre.
Historic Resources Centre	Winchester	01962 848269	www.winchester.gov.uk
Access to collections of photographs, archaeology and historic sites and monuments record for the area, located in 17th century building near to site of Hyde Abbey.
Hospital of St Cross	Winchester	01962 851375	www.stcrosshospital.co.uk
A beautiful group of medieval Grade I listed buildings dating from 1132 and offering visitors the wayfarer’s dole.
INTECH Science & Discovery Centre	Winchester	01962 863791	www.intech-uk.com
One hundred hands-on exhibits that let you create your own tornado, build a bridge and take the waste buster challenge.
Light Infantry Museum	Winchester	01962 828550	www.army.mod.uk/lightinfantry
The Light Infantry, its origins, soldiers and operations in the modern world.
Maltby Contemporary Art	Winchester	01962 877601	www.maltbyart.co.uk
Art gallery exhibiting and selling contemporary art from paintings, prints, photographs to ceramics and sculptures.
Royal Green Jackets Museum	Winchester	01962 828549
Displays of campaigns over five continents including a magnificent diorama of the Battle of Waterloo.
The Great Hall	Winchester	01962 846476	www.hants.gov.uk/architecture/greathall.html
One of the only surviving parts of Winchester Castle. Housing Queen Eleanor’s medieval garden, the Round Table, the Judges’ Galley and wrought steel gates commemorating the wedding of Charles and Diana.
The Gurkha Museum	Winchester	01962 842832	www.thegurkhamuseum.co.uk
A fascinating and thrilling exhibition of the Gurkhas and their unique contribution to the British Crown.
The King’s Royal Hussars Museum	Winchester	01962 828541	www.krh.org.uk
Only cavalry museum in Hampshire telling story of mounted soldiers from 1715 to present day.
The Royal Hampshire Regiment Museum & Memorial Garden	Winchester	01962 863658	www.royalhampshireregimentmuseum.co.uk
The museum displays the colourful worldwide history of the regiment from 1702- 1992.
The Screen	Winchester	01962 877007	www.screencinemas.co.uk
Two screen luxury cinema in a grade 2 listed chapel with licensed bar/café
The Winchester Gallery	Winchester	01962 852500
A non-commercial gallery attached to Winchester School of Art which exhibits contemporary art and craft.
Theatre Royal Winchester	Winchester	01962 840440	www.theatre-royal-winchester.co.uk
An attractive theatre with diverse performance programme. Victorian facade, Edwardian auditorium blended with contemporary foyers.
Tower Arts Centre	Winchester	01962 867986	www.towerarts.co.uk
Winchester’s premier music venue with regular professional theatre, comedy and other events including Winchester Children’s Festival.
Westgate Museum	Winchester	01962 848269	www.winchester.gov.uk
Fortified medieval gateway with roof top city views. A debtors prison for 150 years. Brass rubbing.
Winchester Cathedral	Winchester	01962 857200	www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Experience this famous site of worship. Join one of the fascinating tours and journey through 1000 years of history.
Winchester City Mill	Winchester	01962 870057	www.nationaltrust.org.uk
A working water mill spanning the River Itchen. Exciting mill race and hands-on children’s activities.
Winchester City Museum	Winchester	01962 848269	www.winchester.gov.uk
The story of Winchester, an important Roman town and principal city of King Alfred. Hands-on activities and quizzes.
Winchester College	Winchester	01962 621209	www.winchestercollege.org
Founded in 1382, it is believed to be the oldest continuously running school in the country.
Wolvesey Castle	Winchester	01424 775705	www.english-heritage.org.uk.
Extensive medieval palace ruins reflecting the importance and wealth of the Bishops of Winchester
For information on more places of interest see www.hants.gov.uk/discover/index.html