Basingstoke is an old market town in Hampshire offering visitors plenty to explore with its theatres and cinemas, as well as excellent shopping and places to eat. It has strong links with a great many popular destinations in the South of England, and is conveniently located for visitors who want to see a lot of the country.
Hiring a car from Basingstoke is the best way to see what the town has to offer, as well as allowing you to travel further out to see other places which are close by, including Reading, Winchester and even London.
Arriving at Basingstoke you'll find that there are many different things to do in the town centre. Those looking for a great shopping experience will want to head straight for the Festival Place which hosts a range of shops, along with a cinema and restaurants.
History buffs should check out Highclere Castle, just outside of the town, which played a very important role in the English Civil War and just so happens to be the place where major TV series Downtown Abbey is filmed. Renting a car from Basingstoke is a great way to explore the surrounding region.
