Milestones Living History Museum
Victorian Cobbled Streets & Nostalgic Hampshire Heritage
Basingstoke Leisure Park, Churchill Way West, Basingstoke RG22 6PG
About Milestones Living History Museum
Milestones Museum is Hampshire’s premier museum of living history, housed inside an expansive climate-controlled pavilion at Basingstoke Leisure Park. Step back in time as you stroll along authentic Victorian and 1930s cobbled streets lined with historic storefronts, ironmongers, saddlers, and bicycle shops. Children love exchanging vintage pennies for ration-era sweets at Abrahams Sweet Shop, climbing aboard restored steam rollers and double-decker buses, and discovering what daily life looked like in Britain through two world wars.
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💡 Helpful Visitor Tips:
- Milestones admission tickets are valid for unlimited return visits for a full 12 months!
- Allow 2 to 3 hours to fully explore all streetscapes and interactive exhibits.
- Take advantage of The Sun Inn's relaxing beer garden, kids play park, and dedicated family menu right around the corner.
Why Visit The Sun Inn on Your Trip
Just 5 minutes down the A30 from Basingstoke Leisure Park, The Sun Inn is the favorite family dining pub for museum visitors. Avoid chain restaurant food and give your family a true Hampshire gastropub experience with our spacious enclosed outdoor beer garden, children's wooden climbing play park, and dedicated kids menu.
Chef Recommended Dishes for This Trip
Traditional Hampshire Sunday Roast
Served Sundays with 28-day dry aged beef, fluffy Yorkshire pudding & rich red wine gravy.
Kids Crispy Chicken Goujons & Chips
100% tender chicken breast strips with golden fries and garden peas.
The Sun Inn Signature Gastro Burger
Aged Hampshire beef patty with melted cheddar, smoked bacon & house relish.
Beer-Battered Atlantic Haddock & Chips
Served with minted mushy peas, chunky tartare sauce & fresh lemon.
🚗 Easy Driving Route from Milestones Living History Museum:
Head south from Basingstoke Leisure Park onto Churchill Way West / A30 towards Winchester and Dummer. Follow the A30 for 4 miles into Dummer village. The Sun Inn is on your right.
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Dining at The Sun Inn
A booking deposit may be required on certain days, at some times of year or for larger parties. If a deposit is required, payment by credit or debit card will be requested at the time of booking. The details of any deposit will be clearly shown before any payment is made.
The deposit is non-refundable unless the booking is cancelled more than 24 hours before the booked time.
👥 Larger Groups & Parties
For larger groups and parties, our function area can accommodate up to 110 people, or it can be split into two adjoining rooms so that smaller parties can enjoy an intimate atmosphere.
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