Kestrel Gold – The Sound Track to your Life

The Heart of Basingstoke’s Heritage

Welcome to Kestrel Gold

Bringing Back the Music You Love

Kestrel Gold is more than just a radio station; it is a celebration of the sounds and stories that shaped North Hampshire. From our initial launch on May 18, 1998, as Kestrel FM, we were the voice of Basingstoke, Alton, and the M3 corridor for over a decade. Today, we are bringing that legacy back to life.

Running alongside Basingstoke Radio, Kestrel Gold is your new digital home for the greatest hits of the 70s, 80s, and 90s. We’ve traded the static for a crystal clear online stream, but our mission remains the same: to be the soundtrack to your local life.

Why Kestrel Gold?

The Best Music: We play the melodic pop and rock classics that defined a generation.
Local Roots: While the world has changed since 1998, our love for this community hasn’t.
A Familiar Voice: We provide a friendly, family focused listening experience that feels like catching up with an old friend.

Our Journey

Kestrel FM was a local institution that eventually became part of larger national networks. While those changes happened on the FM dial, the spirit of “The Kestrel” never truly left. Kestrel Gold has been created to reclaim that identity keeping the history of our town’s broadcasting alive for original listeners and a new generation alike.

Kestrel Gold: Basingstoke’s Heritage. Basingstoke’s Music.