| Imagine an open-air museum inside a massive modern building… with a network of streets and buildings based on those found in Hampshire from Victorian times and the 1930s… a surprise around every corner! |
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Opening Times
Open throughout the year Tuesday to Friday 10am to 5pm. Admission charges
Adults: £6.50, Concessions: £5.25, Children: £3.50 |
 The Tasker Collection Tasker steam engines and agricultural machinery are the first eye catching objects to greet visitors - Some are set in a reconstruction of the Victorian Anna Valley Ironworks during the Victorian period. Traction and stationary engines are also to be found in the Agricultural Showground. |
 Thornycrofts The vehicle works that employed thousands of Basingstoke people will be remembered in two massive buildings based on those which could be seen from the site of the museum until they were demolished in 1995. A number of historic Thornycroft vehicles and Wallis and Steevens steam engines are on display. |
 The AA Collection Tracing the history of the AA since 1905, the collection includes motorcycles, some with sidecars, reminiscent of saluting patrols, as well as other patrol vehicles which are British Classics in their own right. The range of memorabilia, from road signs and badges to uniforms and equipment, will appeal to any Milestones visitor with an interest in motoring. |
 Over 20,000 objects from the county's 'home technology' collections are dotted around the museum and in specially designed display areas. An extensive display of hand and electrically powered vacuum cleaners from the Baby Daisy right up to the modern Dyson. |
 Fascinating collections of domestic appliances and kitchen memorabilia, from wash tubs to washing machines! The home wasn't just about hard work...... the 'Home Entertainment' collections include family cameras, cine projectors TVs, radios and gramophones. |
NEW: Finches Yard Collections Centre is the latest development to open at Milestones. The centre, located in the heart of the museum's displays, offers visitors of all ages the chance to relax and find out more about the objects in the museum and the stories behind them.
The centre has a welcoming, relaxing feel in which visitors can take some time out from their visit and browse through a range of books and other resources. Milestones' conservation staff are frequently on hand to answer visitors' questions about the museum and its collections.
 Refreshments Enjoy morning coffee, lunch or afternoon tea in the fully licenced Speedwell Cafe......indoor eating rooms for schools and families at weekends. |
 ....or quench your thirst in the Baverstock Arms, an 'Edwardian' pub, open 12 noon to 2pm weekdays, 12 noon to 4pm weekends |
 Gift Shop Souvenirs of every kind, also gift vouchers which can be used for admission tickets. |
Access Two lifts and a staircase offer easy access from the reception area down to the displays, which are 8 metres below ground level. Although some of the streets are cobbled, there are no steps to climb and plenty of seats throughout the museum. All video screens have subtitles. Free Audio Guide Tours, with a commentary by Rory Bremner Facilities Toilets available in reception area and display arena. Baby care room, first aid room available in reception. |
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By road - Milestones is only 3 miles from the M3 on the Leisure Park off Churchill Way West in Basingstoke. From Junction 6 of the M3 drive clockwise around the ring road to the Thornycroft Roundabout. Take the first exit into Churchill Way West (B3400), go up to and all the way round the next roundabout. Enter the Leisure Park via Entrance B and turn right. The museum entrance lies straight ahead. From Junction 7 of the M3 take the A30. Follow signs to Basingstoke town centre and Leisure Park By train and bus- Basingstoke Station is two miles from Milestones. A shuttle bus runs every 8-10 minutes during the day time between the station, town centre and Leisure Park stopping directly outside the museum. For further details ring 07753 719381. |