Basing & Upton Grey
Ward in Basingstoke and Deane, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.241, -1.043 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 66 49 |
| Dialling code: | 01256 (Basingstoke) |
The ward sits within Basingstoke and Deane in rural Hampshire, centred on the picturesque village of Upton Grey and a scatter of surrounding hamlets and farmland. It occupies rolling chalk downland on the edge of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is within easy commuting distance of the market town of Basingstoke and other centres in England.
Locally the area is noted for its period cottages, a historic parish church and strong agricultural character, with mixed farming and equestrian activity common. Community life is active for a rural ward, with village halls, clubs and seasonal events playing an important social role, while conservation designations and a number of listed buildings give the place a distinct historic and scenic appeal.
Postcode districts covering Basing & Upton Grey
Most populated places nearby
- Reading 14.5 miles
- Basingstoke 2.8 miles
- Woking 20.5 miles
- Bracknell 17.1 miles
- Guildford 20.4 miles
- Maidenhead 23.4 miles
- Aldershot 12.3 miles
- Farnborough 12.4 miles
- Eastleigh 22.2 miles
- Eastleigh Town 23.8 miles
- Winchester 17.1 miles
- Andover 19.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Tunworth Parish 0.4 miles
- Winslade Parish 1.2 miles
- Weston Corbett Parish 1.6 miles
- Mapledurwell and Up Nately Parish 1.9 miles
- Upton Grey Built-up area 2 miles
- Old Basing Built-up area 2 miles
- Eastrop & Grove Ward 2.3 miles
- Old Basing and Lychpit Parish 2.4 miles
- Cliddesden Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Up Nately Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Herriard Parish 2.6 miles
- Brookvale & Kings Furlong Ward 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Basing & Upton Grey
RG24 8YQ, RG24 7BT, RG25 2EX, GU34 4DL, RG25 2PX, RG24 8AR, RG25 2JS, RG25 2FE, RG24 7AD … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 24.3 miles
- London Heathrow Airport 29.9 miles
- Basingstoke Railway Station 2.7 miles
- Hook Railway Station 4.5 miles
Hotels in Basing & Upton Grey Ad
- Audleys Wood Hotel 4
- Arlan House Hotel 4
- Village Hotel Basingstoke 4
- Hampshire Court Hotel & Spa 4
- Holiday Inn Basingstoke 4
- Britannia Basingstoke Country Hotel & Spa 4
- Apollo Hotel 4
Schools in Basing & Upton Grey
- Old Basing Infant School Primary
- St Mary's C of E Voluntary Aided Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- Milestones Museum 3.5 miles
- The Vyne Historic site 4.9 miles
- Dogmersfield House Estate 6.2 miles
- Oakley Hall Estate 6.8 miles
- Mortimer Lodge Estate 8.7 miles
- Mortimer House Estate 8.7 miles
- The Farnum Museum Museum 10.5 miles
- The Grange Country house 10.7 miles
- Aldermaston Court Estate 10.9 miles
- Sulhampstead House Estate 12.2 miles
- Waverley Abbey Archaeological site 12.3 miles
- Recreation Ground Stadium 12.5 miles