The museum features a real 1930s-style pub called The Baverstock Arms, where visitors can view period memorabilia.
Many of the buildings were reconstructed using architectural salvage rescued from demolished historical sites across Hampshire.
The collection contains a rare 1920s Thornycroft 'J' type bus, manufactured locally in Basingstoke.
The museum houses one of the largest collections of historic prams and pushchairs in the United Kingdom.
An indoor 'seaside' pier exhibit mimics the experience of a traditional British coastal holiday from the early 1900s.
Milestones Museum is a living history museum in Basingstoke that recreates life in Hampshire from the Victorian era to the 1940s. The site features an indoor network of full-scale streets, shops, and industrial buildings built from salvaged materials. Visitors can walk through a replica 19th-century pier, vintage sweet shops, and working garages. The collection includes a wide array of historic vehicles, ranging from horse-drawn carriages to early 20th-century automobiles. Interactive exhibits allow guests to use period-specific machinery and engage with costumed interpreters. The museum is located within the Basingstoke Leisure Park complex. Its layout is designed as a climate-controlled indoor space, making it a reliable destination regardless of external weather conditions.
The cobblestone Victorian street section, which provides the most immersive and high-contrast backdrop.
Use the provided ration books or scavenger hunt maps at the entrance to engage children with the exhibits.
Wear comfortable footwear as the exhibit covers a large, ground-level indoor area designed to simulate a town.
Do not attempt to touch or climb onto the vintage vehicles, as many are fragile, unrestored artifacts.
Generally closed on Mondays during term time; verify specific holiday closures on the official website.
