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Welcome to Basingstoke, a modern, affluent, well-to-do town in Hampshire with excellent shopping facilities, an outstanding range of restaurants and bars, and a wealth of local attractions. Basingstoke is the local region's financial hub, with a vibrant retail sector and major electronics, pharmaceuticals and insurance industries.
The Festival Place Shopping Centre, opened in 2002, is Hampshire's most popular shopping destination, and is home to over 150 shops, including all the big high-street names and more than 20 restaurants. The town centre also has arts and entertainment venues like the Haymarket Theatre, the Milestones Museum of local history and the Vue cinema to pull in the crowds.
If you are planning a visit to Basingstoke, be sure to check out our Basingstoke hotels section for great offers.
For further information on Basingstoke see our About Basingstoke page.
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