# Event Details - **Event Name**: HexaCon #1 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: HexaCon is a brand new board game convention coming to Basingstoke, offering two days of gaming, and raising money for the charity Mind. Join us for a day or the whole weekend and bring along your favourite Board Games to play with friends, or meet new people to play with. If you're new to the hobby, we'll also have a small library of games for you to try out. Tickets are available on 17th April! We're open from 9am on Saturday till 8pm on Sunday, so that's a whole 26 hours of gaming once you take a short break for sleep! We've created the guide below to try to answer some of the common questions, but if you have any others or need any additional information, please message us via Facebook or email us at HexaConBasingstoke@gmail.com Opening Times: Saturday 09:00 - 00:00 Sunday 09:00 - 20:00 We'll provide a wristband on arrival, and then you're free to come and go as much as you like. Table and Games: Tables are open to all on an ad-hoc basis, unless otherwise labelled. Please just grab an empty table and start playing. If you are having problems finding a table please ask at our reception. Games are similarly ad-hoc, just organise amongst yourselves, and grab anyone who looks lost to join you if needed. We'll also have "Looking for Player" flags so you can find additional players. Games Library: We'll have a small library of games available, free for attendees to borrow. These will be perfect for those new to the hobby without their own collections at home. We'll also have some volunteers on hand to help and provide a few demos. Directions: We’re located in the conference centre of the Holiday Inn by IHG, Basingstoke. The hotel address is: Grove Rd, Basingstoke RG21 3EE, United Kingdom. Driving: The hotel is easily accessible from the M3 Junction 6. Turn left at the Black Dam Roundabout, and another left at the Hackwood Road Roundabout. The Hotel will be in front of you, and can be accessed from Hackwood Road, or via the Texaco Garage. Public Transport: Basingstoke has a main line train station located in the town centre. The local #12 bus runs from the town centre and passes by the hotel. Schedule details can be found here: https://www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and-offers/south/basingstoke-services Parking: Parking at the hotel is free as long as you register at reception. If parking in front of the hotel is full, the overflow is accessible through the Texaco garage. Hotel Rooms: Discounted hotel rooms will be available using a discount code for the event. We're waiting for this to be confirmed, and will provide details as soon as we can. Food and Drink: The hotel has a restaurant and bar that will be available throughout the event. The nearby Texaco petrol station also has an Asda Express that has a range of snacks and drinks available. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/basingstoke/hexacon-1/200029917500331 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, charities, business, conferences, holiday - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 68 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Basingstoke - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Holiday Inn Basingstoke, Grove Rd, RG21 3EE Basingstoke, United Kingdom - **lat**: 51.2541 - **long**: -1.0802 - **full address**: Holiday Inn Basingstoke, Grove Rd, RG21 3EE Basingstoke, United Kingdom, Basingstoke, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: HexaCon #1 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/44ce2fc0dc5cd4ee561ddb9a3c44c591215e56408e97020066451643df9f1238-rimg-w1200-h800-dcfdfdfd-gmir?v=1775789490 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is HexaCon #1 being held? - **A:** HexaCon #1 takes place on Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Holiday Inn Basingstoke, Grove Rd, RG21 3EE Basingstoke, United Kingdom, Basingstoke, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing HexaCon #1? - **A:** HexaCon #1 is organized by HexaCon Basingstoke. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** HexaCon #1 is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Basingstoke, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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