# Basingstoke Canal Visitor Centre, Mytchett — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Your gateway to waterside adventures begins here, with boat-watching opportunities, scenic towpath walks, and facilities including accessible toilets and baby-changing areas for families to enjoy. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/mytchett/attractions/basingstoke-canal-visitor-centre (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Campground 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Basingstoke Canal Visitor Centre Mytchett Place Road [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13865940442683407501&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Amber Mangmu](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/110417504649121196146) **In short:** Basingstoke Canal Visitor Centre is a campsite in Mytchett, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 165 Google reviews, with dogs welcome. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Basingstoke Canal Visitor Centre Your gateway to waterside adventures begins here, with boat-watching opportunities, scenic towpath walks, and facilities including accessible toilets and baby-changing areas for families to enjoy. ## What's nearby - Galeforce café LTD next door - Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club next door - Rejuvenate with Jade next door - Surrey and Hants Tai Chi Qigong Mytchett next door - Euro Taxis 250m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Free street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Facilities Toilets Gift Shop Onsite Parking Food Available ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** 10:30 AM – 4:45 PM **Wednesday** 10:30 AM – 4:45 PM **Thursday** 10:30 AM – 4:45 PM **Friday** 10:30 AM – 4:45 PM **Saturday** 10:30 AM – 4:45 PM **Sunday** 10:30 AM – 4:45 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Andrea Vella](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115799871851157554838/reviews) ★★★★★ The points are for the fantastic location, ease of getting kayaks etc into the water and the reasonably priced cafe. Points deducted for only two showers for the whole campsite! No codes given, then wrong gate codes given. Half the time the toilet door codes didn't work. Dogs running off lead on campsite and no one to be seen to sort this out. Forgot to get security refund, can't do on the phone. This really could be somewhere special, but just misses · via Google [Chris Goodchild](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/116883898522369643668/reviews) ★★★★★ Pro's: - Large camping field with well-maintained, flat surface - Plenty of nature and wildlife nearby with easy access to woods and canal - Excellent cafe, especially breakfast options and ice-cream - Boat hire service to explore the canals by kayak/canoe - Very secure site with coded access to gates and facilities Con's: - Poor toilet and shower facilities - only 2 showers is too few for a site of this size. Most of the toilets were out of order during my visit, and those that were available were not particularly clean. · via Google [darren mckee](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/105612306448133787731/reviews) ★★★★★ Great place to launch our paddle boards, plenty of free parking, however it does get busy later in the morning / afternoons. Lovely paddle down the canal towards Ash and back again. Highly recommended for paddle boards and kayaks! · via Google [Zoe Jones](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/103879423524392645447/reviews) ★★★★★ Lovely little area to visit. Access to the canal for small cafts. no gradual launch as of Aug 2026. There's a loo with shower, cafe and enclosed playground too. We enjoyed a lovely, calm family day with paddling down the river. Everything we needed within close reach · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x4875d4ec06b3dc45:0xc06db75e22ddfc8d!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this campsite offers a large, well-maintained field with easy access to woods and a canal, and provides boat hire for kayaks and canoes. They also highlight the excellent cafe with good value, and convenient parking. Some reviews mention there can be limited toilet and shower facilities. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Canal Centre, Mytchett Place Road, Mytchett, Camberley, GU16 6DD [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.2877995%2C-0.7205144) **Category** Sightseeing & Attractions **Guest rating** 4.4 / 5 (165 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Suggested visit** 3-4 hours **Setting** Indoor & outdoor **Dogs allowed** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Mytchett [More attractions in Mytchett](https://staycation.co.uk/mytchett/attractions) ★ 4.4 (165 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www3.hants.gov.uk/basingstoke-canal/canal-centre.htm?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01252370073](tel:01252370073) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Mytchett **Postcode** GU16 6DD **Payment** Cards, Contactless **Plus Code** 9C3X77QH+4Q [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x4875d4ec06b3dc45:0xc06db75e22ddfc8d!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x4875d4ec06b3dc45:0xc06db75e22ddfc8d!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x4875d4ec06b3dc45:0xc06db75e22ddfc8d!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Mytchett Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Basingstoke Canal Visitor Centre has both indoor and outdoor areas. ### What ages is Basingstoke Canal Visitor Centre suitable for? Basingstoke Canal Visitor Centre suits all ages. ### Is Basingstoke Canal Visitor Centre wheelchair accessible? Basingstoke Canal Visitor Centre has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at Basingstoke Canal Visitor Centre? Yes: free car park and free street parking. ### How do I contact Basingstoke Canal Visitor Centre? Call Basingstoke Canal Visitor Centre on +44 1252 370073. ## More near Basingstoke Canal Visitor Centre ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Park Lodge Guest House ★ 4.7 · 1.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/farnborough/hotels/park-lodge-guest-house) - [Lakeside International Hotel ★ 3.6 · 1.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/camberley/hotels/lakeside-international-hotel) - [Annies Guest House ★ 4.1 · 1.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/farnborough/hotels/annies-guest-house) - [Falcon Hotel ★ 4.0 · 1.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/farnborough/hotels/falcon-hotel) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Falcon Bal House 2.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/farnborough/cottages/falcon-bal-house-syk1172789) - [Cowshot Barn 3.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/guildford/cottages/cowshot-barn-m375258) - [Gordon Avenue 3.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/camberley/cottages/gordon-avenue-syk1193015) - [Farnham Park Apartment 5.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/waverley/cottages/farnham-park-apartment-syk1197429) ### Campsites nearby - [Basingstoke Canal Centre Campsite ★ 4.4 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/mytchett/camping/basingstoke-canal-centre-campsite) - [Runway's End Outdoor Centre ★ 4.7 · 2.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/aldershot/camping/runway-s-end-outdoor-centre) - [Waggoners Campsite at Hampton Estate ★ 4.9 · 4.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/seale/camping/waggoners-campsite-at-hampton-estate) - [Waggoners Campsite ★ 4.9 · 4.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/farnham/camping/waggoners-campsite) ### Things to do nearby - [The BRICK People ★ 4.2 · 1.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/farnborough/attractions/the-brick-people) - [Farnborough Air Sciences Trust ★ 4.7 · 1.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/farnborough/attractions/farnborough-air-sciences-trust) - [Vue Farnborough ★ 4.4 · 1.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/farnborough/attractions/vue-farnborough) - [High Score Arcades Farnborough ★ 4.9 · 1.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/farnborough/attractions/high-score-arcades-farnborough)