Basingstoke ( BAY-zing-stohk) is a town in Hampshire, situated in south-central England across a valley at the source of the River Loddon on the western edge of the North Downs. It is the largest settlement in Hampshire without city status. It is located 30 miles (48 km) north-east of Southampton, 48 miles (77 km) south-west of London, 27 miles (43 km) west of Guildford, 22 miles (35 km) south of Reading and 20 miles (32 km) north-east of the county town and former capital Winchester. According to the 2021 population estimate, the town had a population of 107,642.
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Best time to visit: Jul–Aug
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Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Basingstoke; times are rough estimates by road.
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23 km≈ 25 min
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44 km≈ 50 min
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46 km≈ 55 min
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47 km≈ 55 min
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51 km≈ 1 h
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56 km≈ 1 h 5 min
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59 km≈ 1 h 10 min
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61 km≈ 1 h 10 min
From Basingstoke you can reach Reading (23 km), Slough (44 km), Southampton (46 km), High Wycombe (47 km) and Portsmouth (51 km) in about 25 min to 1 h by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
The most pleasant months are Jul to Aug, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 7°C in November.
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Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.