Local Information
Directions to the camp sites can be found here
The map below will be updated shortly to show the location of the 2010 campsite. In the meantime, please note that the plastic camp this year will be on Basingstoke Common (which is the large green open space below the words "Basing House" on the map) and NOT the Millfield campsite as in previous years.
Shops | Tesco Express located next to the Cromwell pub 10 min walk Tesco, Chineham 1.5 miles Spar Central Basing
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Fires | No fires are permitted on the plastic camp site. Raised barbeque's are OK.
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Traders | General and Food traders on the plastic camp site. |
Pubs | On the plastic camp site. Beer tent with entertainment on the Saturday, Sunday and Monday nights. |
Pylons | There are high voltage pylons running over part of the camping area. As a result no ball games, kite flying etc can be permitted in these areas. The pylons will be cordoned off but please be vigilant. |
Dogs | Dogs are permitted on the plastic campsite and the battlefield viewing area but NO dogs are allowed into Basing House grounds (this includes the LH camp site – sorry). Please ensure to clear up after your dog. |
Children’s Play ground | There is a children's play area next to the Millstone Pub.
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Local pubs | Millstone located next to the main camp site, landlord believes its impossible to drink his pub dry, good pub food and a selection of beers
The Crown located next to Basing House entrance, Beer festival on all weekend, excellent food.
Cromwell, North of the main camp site 10min walk, plastic beer, sky TV
Bolton Arms far end of The Street (if you find this on your way back to the camp site, you’re lost). Recently refurbished as a gastro pub and situated at the quiet end of the village.
Hatch On the A30 Basing junction, chain pub eatery, wide selection menu, large seating area, and kids play area. |
Roads | Please follow the directions and avoid travelling through Old Basing when leaving the site on Monday evening, out of courtesy to local residents. |
Basingstoke | If you feel the need, Basingstoke town is only a short distance away. |
Directions | Directions |
If you don’t want to camp at Basing the following addresses are listed as accommodation in the Old Basing area:
The Haven 8 Newnham Lane, Old Basing 01256 462892
Old Basing Guest House 41 London Rd, Old Basing 01256 323132
Millfield Guest House 1A Little Basing 01256 474513
Hodds Farm Ashmoor Lane, Old Basing 01256 335883
Andyway Cottage Pyotts Hill, Old Basing 01256 332130
Diane & Mick's B&B 25 Linden Avenue, Old Basing 01256 327282
This page was last modified on 23 May 2010