The county’s recent past is brought to life at Milestones, Hampshire’s living history museum, one mile west of the town centre.
The sheer volume of visitors makes it one of the most successful attractions in the south, offering nostalgia and providing a safe and educational experience for children which is great fun at the same time. The vast hi-tech structure of this award-winning museum houses a network of 19th and early 20th century streets.
Thousands of authentic bricks, slates and tiles have been used to create a network of life-size street scenes, complete with with period Hampshire houses and even a working pub. Factories and industrial buildings are also striking features, representing important local manufacturers, such as Taskers and Thornycrofts.
Contact: 0845 6035635, milestones.museum@hants.gov.uk 