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Milestones Christmas Market

Milestones Museum, Basingstoke · 5 December to 6 December 2026

5 Dec to 6 Dec

A weekend Christmas market of more than 40 stalls set in the indoor Victorian streets of Milestones, Hampshire's museum of everyday life. Expect local makers, seasonal food and music, and a later finish on the Saturday.

Highlights

  • Over 40 stalls of gifts, crafts and festive food
  • Set in the museum's cobbled indoor streets
  • Late opening on Saturday
  • Mulled wine and music

Good to know

  • Fully indoors, so it works in any weather
  • The museum advises booking early

Getting there

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Milestones Museum, Leisure Park, Churchill Way West, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 6YR

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Checked on 19 October 2026 against milestonesmuseum.org.uk. Details change, so please confirm with the organiser before you travel. How we check

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A museum in Basingstoke Leisure Park with hands-on science and history for families, plus Christmas experiences in the autumn and winter. It is an indoor option for rainy days and school holidays.

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