Viables Craft Centre

06/06/2026

It’s Small Business Week, and we want to shout about the incredible community we have right here at Viables Craft Centre! 📣✨

We are incredibly lucky to house a fantastic variety of independent shops and small businesses. From creators and crafters to local service providers, the passion and talent on our site is what makes Viables such a special place to visit.

Supporting small businesses means keeping creativity alive in our local community. 🛍️ Let’s celebrate them this week!

👇 Drop a comment below and tag your favourite Viables business, or tell us which shop you love visiting the most!

Plan your next visit and see who is on site at: viablescraftcentrebasingstoke.com

10/02/2026

As the snowdrops bloom and the first hints of spring start to colour the season, there’s no better place to wander and explore than Viables Craft Centre — a place steeped in local history and creative spirit 🌱

Originally part of an old family farm on the Harrow Way, Viables was saved from demolition in the 1970s and lovingly transformed into the vibrant hub it is today! 🛍️You can still spot echoes of its past in the cobbles, historic walls and heritage features around the site!

🚂 And don’t miss the charming miniature railway run by the Basingstoke & District Model Engineering Society — offering fun running days for visitors throughout the year and a nod to Britain’s engineering history in miniature form. 

From blossoming snowdrops to tiny steam engines, there’s something magical about this little corner of Basingstoke in spring 💚

07/02/2026

Cake the Biscuit’s little Cake Shed is one of those Viables gems that people either know about… or are VERY happy when they discover it 🍰

Tucked at Viables Craft Centre and open on Saturdays, it’s basically a self-serve cupboard of sweet chaos — brownies, blondies, rocky roads, cookies, cake tubs… it changes week to week so there’s always something different waiting.

Perfect excuse for a weekend wander, a “just a little treat,” or a reward for doing literally anything productive that day.

If you’re at Viables on a Saturday, it’s 100% worth peeking inside 👀


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19/12/2025

🚨 LAST-MINUTE GIFT BUYERS, THIS IS YOUR SIGN 🚨
Send this to your family, friends, partners, and anyone who said “I’ll get it later”… and meant now.

🎁 Forgot a present?
🎁 Need something that looks thoughtful?
🎁 Zero time, mild panic?

Viables Craft Centre = your one-stop shop.
Handmade gifts, local makers, and present ideas for everyone — no judgement, just vibes!

Each shop has their own individual hours!

📍 Viables Craft Centre, Basingstoke
Because panic buying deserves quality ✨

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07/12/2025

A workshop hosted by Molly at The Wild Pixie, something to help slow down that chaotic start!

A New Year reflection & making experience

January doesn’t have to begin with pressure.

A Soft Start is a gentle, immersive experience created to help you ease into the year ahead — thoughtfully and without expectations.

This is not a class or a lecture, but a calm, guided experience where you’ll be invited to slow down, reflect and create

During our time together, you’ll:

✨ reflect on the year that’s passed
🕯 create your own intention candle
🔮 make a renewal jar to take home
📓 work with guided journalling prompts
🌿 create a simple vision / energy board

Everything is optional, and no prior experience or spiritual belief is needed. This is a small, supportive group experience designed to feel calm, creative, and grounding.

📅 Saturday 10th January
🕚 11:00am – 2:00pm
📍 The Osborne Room, Viables Craft Centre
🎟 £50 per person (all materials included)
👥 Limited to 6–8 places

✨ This experience can be booked for yourself or purchased as a voucher for a loved one.

Bookings are available via thewildpixieuk.com/products/a-soft-start-new-year-reflection-making-workshop, or you can book directly with us or purchase vouchers in-store or by message.

If the idea of starting the year more thoughtfully appeals to you, this experience may be just what you need 🌿

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06/12/2025

Supporting small businesses doesn’t always mean spending money…

but if you are planning to treat yourself or loved ones this season, choosing a small business at Viables Business Centre makes a HUGE difference. 💛

Instead of adding to the big corporate holiday rush, why not shop with the makers, artists, and independent businesses right on your doorstep?

A like, a share, a review — or even popping in to say hi — helps keep our little community thriving ✨

05/12/2025

The Craft Centre will be opening from 10am this Sunday, but each shop will have its own opening and closing times. Please check directly with the individual shops so you don’t miss anyone!

Shops confirmed open:
🧘‍♀️The Wild Pixie (12-5)
🔮Turtle Tarot Emporium (12-5)
👩‍🎨Vidrio Glass & Ceramics (from 10am)
🍬Ma Humbugs (11-5)
🌹Absolute Roses (from 10am)
✨ The Wonderland Gift Boutique (from 11am)
🪴Pots2Paint 11am-3pm

will have a stocked cake shed too!

Plus the Christmas Fair in the community centre from 2.30pm–5pm and the last miniature train rides of the year! 🚂💛

Come along, enjoy the festive vibes, and support your favourite small businesses! Are you coming along?

📍 Viables Craft Centre, Basingstoke

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05/12/2025

🎨 Last call for Christmas creations at Pots2Paint! 🎄
If you’re planning personalised gifts this year, now’s the moment — the final painting day is 20th December to guarantee your pieces will be ready for collection on 23rd December.

Perfect for heartfelt keepsakes, little handprints, or that one-of-a-kind present you can’t get on the high street. Pop in, get cosy with some paint, and make something magical before the big day ✨

📍 Pots2Paint at Viables Craft Centre,

Support local, shop handmade, and make your Christmas a little more creative.

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