SCHOOLS AND GROUPS I
Milestones Museum in Basingstoke is a unique indoor living history attraction in Hampshire, offering inspiring group visits for a wide range of audiences, including young people, dementia-friendly groups and history enthusiasts.
GOOD TO KNOW
SCHOOL VISITS TO MILESTONES MUSEUM
Schools and educational groups can enjoy immersive, curriculum-linked learning experiences that bring local and national history to life through hands-on activities and engaging historic environments.
At Milestones we offer both facilitated and self-led educational workshops for Key Stages 1 and 2.
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Our Key Stage 1 workshop topics include Victorians, Travel and Transport, Homes and Discoveries and Toys & Games.
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Our Key Stage 2 workshop topics include Victorians and WW2.
EDUCATION ENQUIRIES
Please note, our schools programme is very popular at Milestones Museum and availability may be limited. To learn about these workshops, alongside our wider Learning Programme across Hampshire Cultural Trust, please check out our dedicated learning site.
OTHER GROUPS
From coach trips, clubs and societies, to a gathering of family and friends, groups of 10 or more can enjoy discounted rates and benefits.
History enthusiasts and Hampshire tour groups will find plenty to explore in the atmospheric Victorian and 1930s streets, packed with authentic shops, vehicles and heritage stories rooted in the region’s past.
The museum also welcomes SEN school visits and dementia-friendly groups, with accessible spaces, reminiscence settings and supportive staff helping to create a comfortable, inclusive day out.
PRIVATE HIRE
The museum also offers private hire for weddings, corporate functions and unique ticketed events, giving organisers the chance to host celebrations and special occasions in a truly distinctive historic setting.
From full dry hire, to a party in our vintage tea tent, to weekend meeting room hire, we’d love to hear from you.
HOW TO FIND US
Milestones provides an easy-to-reach venue for shared experiences, seasonal events and memorable group days out in North Hampshire. Whether you’re planning an educational trip, community group outing or unforgettable venue hire, Milestones Museum offers one of the most engaging group attractions near Basingstoke and across Hampshire.
Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am – 4.45pm in the heart of Basingstoke Leisure Park. Milestone’s Museum is an excellent indoor attraction with ample free parking, including coaches.