Basingstoke & Deane
Properties and events in Basingstoke & Deane
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
A talk on Jane Austen's early Hampshire Life
Talk by members of the Overton Jane Austen Trails Group on Jane Austen's early life in North West Hampshire. Exploring the communities (including Overton) that shaped her.
Everyday Lives at a Crossroads - two centuries of footsteps at Overton Community Centre
Displays, talks and guided tours of a Grade II Listed building, now Overton Community Centre, exploring it's history over the last two centuries. The site transforms into an immersive heritage experience, including activities for children.
Farleigh House
Where Farleigh House stands today, a house has stood for almost a thousand years. Shaped by the rise and fall of kings, by wars and by a family’s work and traditions.
Moon Roast Roastery Tour
Visit our beautiful roastery and discover the journey of coffee from bean to cup.
National Trust - The Vyne
Once an important Tudor palace, this atmospheric mansion has some illustrious connections, from Henry VIII to Jane Austen. Outside, this summer, the whole family can enjoy games and activities together in The Vyne's gardens.
Overton in Jane Austen's time
Two talks by members of the Overton Jane Austen Trails Group on Overton as it was in Jane Austen's time. Looking at the population, homes, business and literacy levels. Then looking at the Church, travel, poverty, illness, crime and punishment.
Overton in Jane Austen's Time - guided walk
A 2.5 mile circular guided walking trail exploring Overton in Jane Austen’s Time. On pavements and country lanes.
Overton to Steventon Jane Austen guided walk
A guided 9 mile circular walking trail from Overton to Steventon following in Jane Austen's footsteps. Seeing historical Churches, grand houses and coaching inns where everyday people prayed, worked and were in service during Jane Austen's time.
Sandham Memorial Chapel - Heat, disease and duty : life on the forgotten Macedonian front
Sandham is home to an epic series of large-scale murals by the acclaimed artist Stanley Spencer created to honour the ‘forgotten dead' of the First World War.
The Vyne - The Golden Anniversary of The Basingstoke Lace Guild
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Lace Guild, explore the history of traditional lace-making and meet local lacemakers this weekend at The Vyne and learn how you can get involved too!