Twixmas in Basingstoke and Deane

If you're looking for things to do during Twixmas, those all-important days between Christmas and New Year's Eve, then here’s some ideas to keep you busy!

Shopping

Was something missing from your Christmas list or are you just wanting to hit the sales? Festival Place, The Malls and some Top of the Town businesses will be open. Check their websites for opening hours. You will also find shops in Chineham Shopping Centre, Viables Craft Centre, Overton and Whitchurch (check individual store opening times).

Activities

If you haven’t seen this year’s pantomime yet, there is still a chance to get tickets to The Anvil's Sleeping Beauty which runs until Sunday 5 January 2025.

Around the borough, there’s festive family fun at The Vyne, National Trust. Explore the gardens and the luxuriously decorated ground floor of the house as you lose yourself in Lewis Carroll's dreamlike children's classics Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking-Glass. This runs from before Christmas then from Thursday 26 December to Sunday 5 January 2025, open from 10am to 4pm.

View of the north front across the lake in early morning light at the Vyne, Hampshire. The Vyne is a warm red-bricked Tudor mansion built in the 16th century for Lord Sandys, Henry VIII's Lord Chamberlain, which later passed into the hands of the Chute family, who cared for the house and estate for over 300 years. It was remodelled to its present configuration in the mid-17th century.

The Vyne ©National Trust Images/John Miller

Keep the festive fun alive at Milestones Museum this Twixmas! Escape the post-Christmas lull and step into a holiday wonderland filled with history and holiday cheer. Perfect for continuing the celebrations or a family-friendly outing, this Twixmas event offers a magical experience between Christmas and New Year.

Visit the latest exhibition and discover local history at The Willis Museum and Sainsbury Gallery. Between Christmas and New Year you can enjoy drop in crafts, including Kwanza crafts from Friday 28 December to Sunday 5 January and finger painting spainsh grapes on Sunday 29 December

Get outside

After some extra time indoors, why not wrap up warm and head out to the great outdoors for some fresh air.

War Memorial Park, Eastrop Park and Glebe Gardens are all walkable from Basingstoke town centre. Take in some public art at the same time as stretching your legs with the Streets Alive trail or learn a bit more about the history of the town on the Basingstoke heritage town trail. You can find more inspiration for walks, bike rides and skateparks around the borough on the Love Basingstoke website.

War Memorial Park in Basingstoke pictured in winter. The ground is frosty, the sun is rising behind trees from the left hand side of the image. The bandstand is pictured to the right.

Food and Drink

After the excitement of the big day join Audleys Wood Hotel for a tasty three course Boxing Day lunch or enjoy a festive afternoon tea.

Visiting Basingstoke

If you are looking for a break between Christmas and New Year then Basingstoke Country Hotel has a fantastic Twixmas package that includes three nights' accommodation, dinner and breakfast.

You’ll find plenty to do in Basingstoke and Deane during your stay, visit the Love Basingstoke website for more ideas on places eat, shop and explore.

October 2024

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