Festival Place in Basingstoke was completed in 2002, helping to bring the town into the 21st Century. The re-development of the town saw the demise of several well known landmarks such as the ABC cinema and new market square.

Any visitor to the North Hampshire town of Basingstoke cannot fail to be impressed by the fantastic array of shops to visit in Festival place. With over 200 shops providing a complete range of products and services for all tastes and budgets.

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Basingstoke fashion

Basingstoke's Festival place has around 40 of the top retail fashion stores which include Next situated on the ground level opposite Vodafone, French Connection on the level upper next to LK Bennett. H&M situated on the ground floor, Wesley walk, next to Pumpkin patch with their concept of fashion and quality at best prices, making the Basingstoke shop worthy of a visit.

For that Basingstoke new years look, New Look is next to Superdrug in St John's Square, ground level providing fashion ideas for all shapes, sizes and ages.

Basingstoke Health and Beauty

Look no further for Health and Beauty products and services in Basingstoke, Festival place has it covered.

Famous for creating naturally inspired skin and hair care products, visit The Body Shop located next to Holland and Barrett on the ground floor.

Prepared to be pampered at Crues Hair & Beauty by their team of highly trained stylists, situated opposite Mr Munch cafe.

If you are looking for handmade hair and beauty products in Basingstoke, Lush is the place to go, with one of it's 400 stores located in Festival place, Basingstoke. Other Health and Beauty stores included on the ground floor include Herbal Inn, Destination Skin, His & Kids specialising in haircuts for Children, Milan hairdressing, Supercuts, Shear beauty, Toni&Guy hairdressing and leading health and beauty retailer Superdrug.

Basingstoke Entertainment

Home entertainment in Basingstoke's Festival place is provided by HMV offering computer games and DVD's next to Pumpkin Patch. Other stores include Virgin media, Sony centre, istore specialising in Apple products and the BT Shop offering deals to talk all day for 17 pence.

Basingstoke Department stores

Four of the top department stores also have a presence in Festival place, they are:

Marks & Spencer

Providing fashion clothing and accessories for men, women and children over it's three floors, located in Porchester Square, opposite H Samuel, also housing the Revive café.

Bhs

Visitor will discover a large array of value for money stylish clothing. The Basingstoke store covers two floors and can be found off Jubilee Circus next to the escalators.

Debenhams

The Festival Place store is committed to offering value for money, a wide choice with great customer service. Debenhams is regarded as Britain's favourite department store with concessions from Wallis, Planet and Principles, situated on the ground level, adjacent to The Abbey bank.

Laura Ashley

The original stylish British brand for fashion and furnishings can be found on the upper level on Queen Anne's Walk, near Debenhams.

Basingstoke Cafés and Restaurants

Ask

Ask offers Pasta and Pizza in stylish surroundings, located in Festival Square, opposite Vue Cinema.

Ben & Jerry's

Experience one of our ten flavours of ice cream at Ben & Jerry's in Basingstoke's Festival place which can be found in the Atrium, opposite Burger King.

Café Giardino

Just one of the 50 stores around the UK, Café Giardino in Festival Place Basingstoke serves up baked potatoes, sandwiches, pastries, salads and pasta. Can be found in Queen Anne's Square opposite Iceland.

Burger King

Serving up foods such the Aberdeen Angus Beef Burger, The Chicken Royale and the Bacon Double Cheeseburger, found adjacent to Debenhams, near Festival Square.

Caffè Nero

Caffè Nero in Festival place, Basingstoke is based on the European coffee bar providing a warm service with the finest coffee, drop in at the entrance to Wote Street opposite the Sony Centre.

Coal Grill & Bar

Whether you are looking an ideal setting for dinner for two, or a place to party in Basingstoke the Coal Grill & Bar in Festival Place is worth checking out. The Coal Grill & Bar in located in Festival Square near Dexters.

Cornish Kitchen

Cornwall comes to town in the form Basingstoke's own Cornish Kitchen offering the sale of traditional Cornish Pasties, situated in St John's Square opposite Tesco's

Costa Coffee

To experience a full flavoured coffee in Basingstoke, creamier than a Cappuccino or richer than a Latte, Costa Coffee in Basingstoke is worthy of a visit. Located in Festival Place opposite the Sport Centre.

Dean's Diner

Why not go back in time and experience Fifties America by having lunch at Dean's Diner in Festival Basingstoke, the diner can be found in the Atrium, opposite Gourmet Burger Kitchen.

Fuel Juice Bar

Look good and feel great by visiting the Fuel Juice Bar in Basingstoke, with freshly squeezed juices to help keep you healthy. Can be found on the ground level opposite Beaverbrooks.

Giraffe

The menu at Giraffe is based on a global theme, from high stacked burgers to Mexican Chicken & Chorizo to Brekkie baps, there is plenty of choice. Visit Giraffe in Festival Place and experience relaxing world music while you eat. Situated in Festival Square.