This August, step into summer with Regency Remixed: An Austen-tatious Summer at Festival Place! Running from 2nd to 31st August, it’s a modern twist on Jane Austen’s world — perfect for kids, grown-ups, and everyone in between.
Activated every Wednesday and Saturday, from 11am to 4pm. See Porchester Square come alive with free, family-friendly fun.
Follow the trail to find stamps and collect all the letters. Can you collect them all and uncover the secret word?
Uncover the secret word and enter our prize draw to win a Jane Austen book bundle from Waterstones, 4 Vue cinema tickets and £50 Wimpy voucher.
Collect your trail map from the Customer Lounge (on the upper level) and enter by 5pm on the 31st August
With over 180 retailers, Basingstoke Festival Place is your go-to destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment. From high-street favourites to unique finds, it’s all here under one roof – right in the heart of Basingstoke. Shop, relax, and enjoy!
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Festival Place is a 1.2m sq ft shopping centre situated in the centre of Basingstoke, just on the M3, housing over 140 big brand stores including Next, Marks & Spencer, Apple, H&M, and Rituals. It is home to over 20 mouthwatering eateries including BrewDog, Côte Brasserie, Las Iguanas, Ask Italian, Pizza Express, Wagamama, Pret, Five Guys, and Nando’s and a 10 screen Vue multiplex cinema. Festival Place provides you with a safe shopping experience. We employ a number of overt security measures, but also operate a number of unseen, covert security measures for your protection.
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