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The War Memorial Park in Basingstoke
The War Memorial Park in Basingstoke could be described as one of North Hampshire's great parks, covering an area of around 16 hectares. The Basingstoke Park is situated at the top of the town between London Road and Black Dam., the postal address is:
War Memorial Park, Crossborough Hill Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 4AG.
The historic Georgian park, with its attractive parkland landscape of mature trees and garden features provides a great opportunity to walk and relax. The Basingstoke Park has a BMX and Skate Park, sports pitches and all weather tennis courts run by Totally Tennis. Included on the War Memorial Park site is an extensive childrens play area providing great family fun. The park is only a short walk from Festival Place with free parking at Crossborough Hill.
The War Memorial Park in Basingstoke is a focal point for many annual events including:
- Balloons Over Basingstoke
- Basingstoke LIVE
- The Festival of Transport
- The Mayor's Firework Fiesta
Balloons Over Basingstoke
This is a weekend event taking place each year somewhere between the months of June and August. The Basingstoke event is free to get in with many stalls and workshops for visitors to get involved in. Weather permitting; the Basingstoke skies are awash with colourful balloons of all shapes and sizes, enjoyed by over 50,000 visitors each year.
Basingstoke LIVE
Providing music and entertainment for the whole family, a showcase from local, national and international bands will all be on display at the War Memorial Park in Basingstoke.
Jam-packed with an exciting mix of music and dance, the free two-day music festival takes place annually around early summer.
Festival of Transport
Over 800 vehicles are on display at the War Memorial Park in Basingstoke including fire engines, trucks, vintage and classic cars, attracting motor enthusiasts from all over the south of England. The Festival of Transport takes every year, usually around early spring and is free to get in.
The Mayor's Firework Fiesta
The Mayor of Basingstoke celebrates Guy Fawkes night at the War Memorial Park in Basingstoke every November with lots of pyrotechnics and a massive bonfire, entry is free.
The Basingstoke Parkrun
The Basingstoke Park run takes place every Saturday morning, starting at 9.00 am. The 5 km course is run through the woodlands and over the grassed areas of the park starting south west of the main car park.
The Parkrun is into its third year as a regular weekly running event at the War Memorial Park in Basingstoke, to date over 1500 runners have taken part over the years, with an average of 80 runners per week setting out.
The War Memorial Park in Basingstoke – A little History
Originally known as Goldings Park, the land was developed into park land between 1788 and 1797 by Frances Russell.
In 1921 the War Memorial Park was purchased and opened for the people of Basingstoke as a memorial to those killed in the First World War (1914-1918).
Erected in 1923 at the London Road entrance to the Basingstoke park, the war memorial was designed by sculptor Louis Frederick Roslyn who was also responsible for the Maesteg War memorial.
Refurbished in 2001 with the addition of a new aviary and woodland walk, financed from a National Lottery Fund award.
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