Putting the buzz into Basingstoke and Deane
We are a not-for-profit organisation that showcases, and celebrates, the best of Basingstoke and Deane – its amazing people, businesses, and community groups. We deliver our own local high-profile events and also promote, and support, other local events that make Basingstoke and Deane a better, greener, and happier place to live, work, play and visit.
Our mission is to help businesses, community groups, and local charities to thrive.
Croudace Festival 5k
The 2025 Croudace Festival 5k took place in beautiful sunshine on March 2, 2025. With over 260 runners registered and 235 finishers, click on the more info button below to see the photo gallery and more information
Massive thanks to sponsors Croudace Homes, Festival Place, Fyffes, Trees Not Tees, and also to all the marshals and volunteers who made the event happen.
June 5, 2025
A Place to be Proud of Awards
The A Place to be Proud of Awards recognise the contributions made by individuals, groups, organisations, places and initiatives that make our borough a diverse, vibrant community. Individual categories are sponsored by locally-based businesses. The 22nd awards will take place on Thursday, 5th June 2025.
July 17, 2025
INSPIRE Business Awards
The INSPIRE Business Awards showcase business success, innovation and achievement. The 2025 finalists have been announced and judging is taking place.
The finalists and guests will be rewarded at the glittering awards night final at Oakley Hall Hotel on Thursday, July 17. You can book your tickets now for this fantastic event.
A big thank you to all sponsors of this event including headline sponsor Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.
October 5, 2025
Destination Basingstoke Phillips Law Half Marathon & 10k
We are proud that the Destination Basingstoke Phillips Law Half Marathon and 10k has built a reputation that puts it on a level with some of the great races in the south, combining a friendly welcome with superb scenery on traffic free roads. The 2024 Basingstoke Phillips Law Half Marathon and 10k took place on Sunday, October 6, and was a great success – a total of 1,039 runners finished the Half and 10k, and there were two Children’s Races – a great day for all the family!
The date for your 2025 diary is Sunday, October 5 – and you can take enter by clicking the button below.
November 7, 2024
Green Expo
In partnership with Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, Destination Basingstoke will be organising a Green Expo on November 7, 2024.
Designed to support you to unlock your green potential this event gives you the opportunity to learn from first hand expert advice the power of practical business steps you can take to achieve your company’s ESG goals.
Unlocking Hampshire’s Green Potential offers a signature forum for those keen to champion greater sustainability and employ green values in how they operate.
You will get the opportunity to meet business leaders who have successfully implemented sustainable projects in their business and hear from keynote speakers on what the benefits are in this fast evolving world.
