Attractions in South Stoke & Things to Do in South Stoke
(and nearby)

Beale Park (2 Miles)*
Beale Park nestles on the banks of the River Thames offering visitors the chance to see a unique collection of rare and endangered birds and animals.
Basildon Park (2 Miles)*
This beautiful Palladian mansion was built in 1776-83. The interior is notable for its original delicate plasterwork and elegant staircase, as well as the unusual Octagon Room.
Mapledurham House and Watermill (5 Miles)*
Mapledurham House, still the home of the descendants of the original family, is an Elizabethan Manor House situated beside the Thames and sheltered by the Chiltern Hills.
Didcot Railway Centre (7 Miles)*
Now, at Didcot, half way between Bristol and London, members of the Great Western Society have created a living museum of the Great Western Railway.
Greys Court (7 Miles)*
Greys Court is a picturesque and intriguing house, originally 14th-century, with a beautiful courtyard and a tower surviving from 1347. It was later involved with Jacobean court intrigue.
Stonor (9 Miles)*
Stonor has been the home of Lord and Lady Camoys and the Stonor family for over eight hundred years. It is set the beautiful Chiltern Hills with commanding views of the surrounding deer park.
Fawley Court (10 Miles)*
Fawley Court has a history that dates back to the 11th Century, the current house being designed by the world famous Sir Christopher Wren in 1683.
Newbury Racecourse (12 Miles)*
Newbury Racecourse in Berkshire offers some of the best horse racing both on the flat and over jumps. The first race meeting was held here on 26th September 1905.
Vale and Downland Museum and Visitor Centre (13 Miles)*
The collections held at the Museum contain geological, natural history, archaeological, social history and contemporary objects that reflect the Vale of White Horse today.
Wellington Country Park (14 Miles)*
Set in 350 acres of beautiful parklands off the A33 between Basingstoke and Reading, on the Hampshire Berkshire border,with easy access from both the M3 and M4, Wellington Country Park offers a safe, open air, fun filled venue for all the family.
Museum of Oxford (15 Miles)*
Housed in the historic Town Hall, the Museum of Oxford tells the story of the city and the University using finds from local archaeological excavations including an outstanding Medieval collection.
Modern Art Oxford (15 Miles)*
Modern Art Oxford is the leading centre for modern and contemporary art in the South East, with a national and international reputation.
The Vyne (15 Miles)*
Step into another world when you visit this richly historic house in a glorious, unspoilt setting, and discover a wealth of rare treasures and domestic features.
West Wycombe Park (15 Miles)*
The West Wycombe Park house is one of the most theatrical and Italianate mid-18th-century buildings in England with facades designed as classical temples.
Museum of the History of Science (16 Miles)*
The Museum of the History of Science houses an unrivalled collection of historic scientific instruments in the world's oldest surviving purpose-built museum building - the Old Ashmolean on Broad Street, Oxford.
Pitt Rivers Museum (16 Miles)*
One of Oxford's most popular attractions, famous for its period atmosphere and outstanding collections from many cultures around the world, past and present.
Highclere Castle (16 Miles)*
Highclere Castle recently featured as 'Downton Abbey' in the recent successful television drama series. Highclere Castle, home of the 8th Earl and Countess of Carnarvon, is probably the finest Victorian House still in existence.
Hughenden Manor (18 Miles)*
Hughenden Manor was the home of Victorian prime minister and statesman Benjamin Disraeli from 1848 until his death in 1881. Most of his furniture, books and pictures remain in this, his private retreat.
Willis Museum (18 Miles)*
Travel back in time, and experience some of the major changes that have created the Basingstoke that we know today.
Tom Browns School Museum (18 Miles)*
The Museum is housed in the 380 year-old schoolroom which was featured in the novel "Tom Brown's School Days", first published in 1857. Its author, Thomas Hughes, was born in Uffington.
Look Out Discovery Centre (18 Miles)*
The Look Out Discovery Centre has over 90 interactive exhibits designed to entertain and educate children and adults of all ages.
Cliveden (19 Miles)*
This spectacular estate overlooking the River Thames has a series of charismatic gardens featuring topiary, statuary, water gardens, a formal parterre and woodland and riverside walks with magnificent vistas.
Odds Farm Park (19 Miles)*
A visit to Odds Farm Park provides an opportunity to meet many rare and interesting animals - and have a great day out at any time of the year.
Farmer Gow's (20 Miles)*
Friendly, fun and a real ´hands on´ experience, Farmer Gow´s is a great place for a family day out. ´Meet the Animals´is held daily at 11am and 2pm.
Dorney Court (20 Miles)*
Dorney Court has been the home of the Palmer family for more than 450 years, passing from father to son through thirteen generations. It is a Grade 1 listed building.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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