
Hampshire's living history museum in Basingstoke

Step back in time at Milestones indoor living history museum in Basingstoke where the Victorian era and 1930s are brought to life with street scenes and nostalgic memorabilia, then walk amongst the remains of nearby Basing House and imagine life in centuries past.
Burnt to the ground during the English Civil War, Basing House was the largest private residence in Tudor England. Discover Winchester’s fascinating history from Roman times to the present day at the City Museum and see the magnificent changing displays by international artists in the contemporary Gallery at the Winchester Discovery Centre.