On the village edge, Cliddesden’s playing field offers open views, a low horizon and expert support in a friendly community setting. About half an hour from Basingstoke, Beacon Hill offers an elevated view of the eclipsed Sun and Perseid meteors after dark. War Memorial ParkWar Memorial Park, within walking distance of Basingstoke town centre, has wide lawns, mature trees and sports pitches with open sightlines. The park has a bandstand, aviary, play area and BMX and skate park, while Crossborough Hill car park offers easy access for visitors bringing blankets, chairs and eclipse glasses. War Memorial Park offers eclipse-watchers a central, family-friendly spot to face west or west-north-west as the Moon passes across the Sun.