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Milestones Museum is ideal for a great day out with your group, offering a range of things to see and do to appeal to everyone — from history buffs and nostalgia lovers to curious young visitors and lifelong learners.
You can send us a booking enquiry here, or find out more on how we could host you below.
GROUP BENEFITS
WHY CHOOSE MILESTONES MUSEUM
Easily accessible from both Hampshire and Surrey, immerse yourself in the past at Milestones Living History Museum - TripAdvisor’s Top Choice for things to do in Basingstoke.
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Coach drop off and pick up right outside the entrance
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On weekends, opportunities to hire our classrooms should you want a quiet or break out space.
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Fully immersive — walk into shops, houses and even climb into an old fire engine.
- Streets packed with history, featuring an array of period shops, homes and an unrivalled collection of vintage vehicles. Wander along our cobbled roads and meet our costumed characters — there’s always a new story to discover.
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Uncover the fascinating everyday life of yesteryear - buy a ration book for treats from our 1940s sweet shop, feel the nostalgia of the seaside in our penny arcade or enjoy a hand-pulled pint in our very own vintage British pub!
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Convenient location, close to the M3, making it easily accessible as a day trip, or as a useful stop off as part of a longer itinerary.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A few of our visitors’ favourites
GOOD TO KNOW
FOOD & DRINK
Our Rooftops Café serves a selection of hot meals and light bites, with many vegan and allergen-friendly options. Choose from comforting classics such as fish and chips, sausage-and-mash style dishes, jacket potatoes and freshly made sandwiches.
Open daily from 10am - 4pm, with hot meals served 11am - 3pm.
Whilst group visitors are welcome to dine in our Rooftop Café at any time (subject to availability), groups are encouraged to pre-book one of our refreshment packages, to benefit from a group discount and ensure guaranteed seating in our Rooftops Café at their chosen time. Please make your selection from the menu below and pay on the day.
BOOK TODAY
If you would like to proceed with a booking, please use the link below and complete our group booking form.
GROUP VISIT BOOKING PROCESS
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Complete enquiry form above
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We’ll contact you to discuss your plans and confirm your booking
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Menu choices due 2 weeks before (where applicable)
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Payment for admission due 2 weeks before. Payment for food must be made on the day of your visit.
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Get in touch at any time if you have any questions about your group visit
We’d love to hear from you after your visit to see how it went, so please do send us any feedback.
Got some great photos from your visit? We'd love to see them! Share your photos on social media by tagging us on Facebook or Instagram using @milestonesmuseum.
HOW TO FIND US
Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am – 4.45pm in the heart of Basingstoke Leisure Park. Milestones Museum is an excellent indoor attraction with ample free parking, including coaches.
GROUPS: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Milestones offers a discounted rate for group bookings of 10 or more people. We also offer pre-bookable group meal deals in our café.
Yes, we ask that groups visits are booked and paid for in advance to ensure we can accommodate you on your chosen date and time
To make a group booking, complete and submit our enquiry form. Our team will then contact you to confirm your chosen date and time are available.
Payment must be made no later than 2 weeks before your visit. You are welcome to pay by calling us to pay over the phone or via BACS . If we are unable to answer your call straight away, please leave a message and a member of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.
Please note: If paying Via BACS, Proof of payment must be provided before your group arrives at the museum.
Yes, on weekends our classrooms are available to hire from £40 per hour, if you need a quiet or breakout space. milestones.museum@hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk
There are some picnic benches outside the main entrance which are available to all visitors. Picnics cannot be eaten anywhere inside the museum. We do offer discounted meal deals in our café for groups.
Yes, you can find out more about what we do for schools and educational groups here