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Milestones Museum

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Milestones Museum
"Immerse yourself in the past at Milestones, Hampshire’s museum of living history. Explore the museum’s streets, shops and buildings to discover how people used to live, buy a ration of sweets from our 1940s sweet shop, view our unique collection of vintage vehicles and have a go in our penny arcade!"
Address: Basingstoke Leisure Park, Churchill Way West, Basingstoke RG22 6PG, UK
Phone: 01256 639550
State: Hampshire
City: Basingstoke
Zip Code: RG22 6PG

opening times

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:45 PM

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Reviews
Wonderful place for all the family. We took people aged 86, 66, 38, 9 and 4, and we all enjoyed it. There is a pub inside too! Toilets very clean. Several places to eat. Sweet shop. The kids can run around and enjoy so much! Loved it!Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedYes
Great place to while away a few hours. It was interesting viewing the old shops and exhibits, and you can play on the machines on the pier - have to change your money for old pennies. Brought back memories from my early life. Well worth a visit.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedYes
Nice place for young families to go. We arrived at 10:30am and it wasn’t busy, but we needed to use the overflow carpark. Bought the tickets at entrance, only waited a few minutes. We spent maybe under two hours in the museum and had lunch after. The kids 4 and 2 enjoyed it but not many vehicles they can touch or sit on, only the bus downstairs and the fire engine which was out of order. The cafe was nice, plenty of tables and options to choose from. I believe the tickets last a year so we will definitely come back.
Superb place to visit over and over again. The Penny Arcade machines and 80s arcade machines are really fun to play. Don't forget to get your ration off sweets from the shop. One payment gives a yearly pass. Recommend for toddlers up to pensioners.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedYes
Visiting the Milestones Museum in Basingstoke was truly a journey through time that exceeded all expectations. From the moment we arrived, we were captivated by the meticulous attention to detail in every corner of this remarkable museum. Walking through the recreated streets felt like stepping back in time to the bustling Victorian era, with authentic shops, houses, and even a pub that truly brought history to life. One of the highlights of our visit was exploring the interactive exhibits, which offered hands-on experiences that were both educational and entertaining. From trying our hand at traditional crafts to learning about the evolution of transportation through vintage cars and trains, there was something fascinating to discover at every turn. What truly sets Milestones Museum apart is the passion and dedication of the staff. Their enthusiasm for history was infectious, and they were more than happy to share their knowledge and stories with us, enhancing our overall experience. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a family looking for a fun day out, or simply curious about the past, I cannot recommend Milestones Museum highly enough. It's a hidden gem in Basingstoke that deserves to be celebrated for its immersive and engaging approach to preserving local history. A five-star experience that left us eager to return and explore even more!
A charming museum. I've visited several times, usually attending the Cobbles and Cogs Steampunk Weekends. The way of presenting exhibits as if in old style shops, workshops, and in the form of a street is quite creative.
It is a fantastic gem to visit and reflect on yesteryear in industry, transport, shops, lifestyles, and more. Suitable for all ages.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
Very nice museum, plenty to see for the elderly and beautiful exhibits. Ground floor is where the displays are and 1st floor is learning. Top floor theres a nice cafe for a coffee tea & cake. Small shop with plenty of souvenirs and there's an outside covered area for a picnic or just a breath of fresh air. Spent a couple of hours here and had a lovely time with our Dementia Care Home. Gave it 4 stars as we thought there could be a lot more exhibits, but we did like the place a lot and will be back again soon.
Staff were very friendly and helpful. The museum itself is good, not excellent. There's lift access for wheelchairs. The car park isn't big but then again nor is the museum. There are lots of little activities/games for children but some of these activities are in the smallest of areas where the public would have to squeeze round the outside single file in one direction to look and read the exhibits displayed, just move it out a little. There is an old pub there which does sell alcohol and kids can get a ration of sweets if you pay for it with the ticket which is good. The cafe and shop are what you expect with some food and items overpriced as we all know will be. Overall I would say it is worth the ticket price and going especially for smaller children and maybe some of the elderly be warned it is cobblestone flooring so if you/they are unsteady make sure you/they take extra care.
We had a great day in the half term. The kids LOVED the teddy bear hunt and it's great that you can go back for free for an entire year!Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedYes
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