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All the United Kingdom England Basingstoke

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Basingstoke

7 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Basingstoke, England

Updated July 30, 2024

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Unusual Attractions in Basingstoke

The Baverstock Arms

Basingstoke, England

The Baverstock Arms

At this historic pub, you can sit back, sip, and watch a whole century go by.

Basingstoke, England

Preserved Victorian Wedding Cake

Baked in 1898 and still almost flawless, this floral masterpiece is considered the world's oldest complete wedding cake.
Holy Ghost Cemetery

Basingstoke, England

The Blue Plaque of Mrs Blunden

This plaque remembers a grave mistake that led to one local woman being buried alive.
The short section of track in the middle of the roundabout.

Basingstoke, England

Basingstoke and Alton Light Railway

This may be the smallest length of railway in the United Kingdom.
Bronze Jane Austen in Bastingstoke

Basingstoke, England

Jane Austen Statue

The birthplace of Jane Austen commemorated the 200th anniversary of her death with a bronze statue of the beloved author.
Wote Street Willy on Wote street, outside of Plush

Basingstoke, England

Wote Street Willy

A sincere and thoughtful art installation, mistaken by many as a statue of a penis.
The Hawker Hunter Jet

Basingstoke, England

Hawker Hunter Jet

A real Hawker Hunter jet in the middle of Basingstoke.
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The Baverstock Arms

Basingstoke, England

The Baverstock Arms

At this historic pub, you can sit back, sip, and watch a whole century go by.

Basingstoke, England

Preserved Victorian Wedding Cake

Baked in 1898 and still almost flawless, this floral masterpiece is considered the world's oldest complete wedding cake.
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