Public transport
By Train
The Anvil is just across the road from Basingstoke train station. Basingstoke is on the London Waterloo line; 45-60 mins from Waterloo, 30-35 mins from Southampton Central. Trains run in both directions until just before midnight.
By Bike
Cycle parking is available at the front of The Anvil, underneath the car park ramp to the right of the entrance. More information on cycling in Basingstoke can be found at the BDBC Cycling website.
By Bus
Basingstoke town centre bus station is a ten minute walk away through Festival Place shopping centre.
On Foot
Once in the town centre, walk to The Malls shopping area near the train station. The Anvil's entrance is at the end of The Malls, down a flight of stairs or a ramp.
By road
By Car
Basingstoke is at junction six of the M3, and on the A33 south of Reading. Follow signs for Town Centre and brown signs to The Anvil. Parking in The Anvil car park is currently £1 from 6pm. For satnav or route planning, the postcode for The Anvil and The Forge is RG21 7QR, and The Haymarket is RG21 7NW.
Parking
Parking in The Anvil car park is currently £1 from 6pm. For satnav or route planning, the postcode for The Anvil and The Forge is RG21 7QR, and The Haymarket is RG21 7NW.
Accessibility
Access Facilities
Anvil Arts operates a free Access List in order to improve our service to patrons with access needs. Registration forms are available from the Box Office or at the foot of the page.
Both ticket sales counters have drop-down or lowered sections for wheelchair users.
The Anvil is equipped with infra-red hearing enhancement systems for use with headsets, or portable induction loops. Both are available from the stewards' point.
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans are available on request.
The Anvil
Up to eight wheelchair spaces are available in The Anvil. There is a lift to the circle level, and accessible toilets on both floors. Four free badge parking spaces are situated at the front of The Anvil, and further spaces near the lifts in The Anvil car park.