New HQ opens as Wildwood Machinery gears up for growth

Wildwood Machinery – the groundcare arm of the Bastian Group, which comprises commercial property, sports, leisure and hospitality businesses across Hampshire – has formally opened the business’s brand-new headquarters at Fair Oak, near Winchester.

“The new headquarters is an important part of our growth plan,” says Managing Director James Bastian. “We have a team of top-class mechanics supporting our manufacturer partners, and these new headquarters ensure that we can continue to provide all of our clients and partners with the very best service.”

The 5-acre site comprises offices; 200 square metres of brand-new showroom space for tractors, mowers, forestry equipment and other accessories, and state-of-the-art workshops designed and equipped to support Wildwood’s mechanics with everything they need. Its location – adjacent to East Horton Golf Club, also owned by the Bastian Group – means that clients can see equipment in action, and results in real-time.

Wildwood’s partners include manufacturers of outdoor power equipment through to the latest in robotics, tractors, turfcare lighting systems and sustainable fuels. This, in turn, enables the company to service a broad range of groundcare clients including community and elite sports clubs across golf, football and cricket, schools and colleges, Local Authorities and large estates.

Wildwood Machinery launched in 2022 as an extension of the Bastian Group’s existing interests. With a number of new business opportunities in the pipeline, Managing Director James Bastian says Wildwood has solid foundations for sustainable growth.

“With all of the infrastructure in place, we’re confident we can bring real value to any client looking for a groundcare equipment supplier backed by world-class repair and servicing, as well as great employment opportunities in Hampshire.”

Wildwood Machinery – the bigger picture

Wildwood Machinery is part of the Bastian Group, which encompasses commercial property, land management, sports, leisure, hospitality and groundcare interests across Hampshire. 

The group was founded by Managing Director James Bastian’s grandfather, who first came to England as a serving US soldier in World War II and later acquired faming land in Hampshire. The family business expanded into butchery, land development and eventually the construction of East Horton Golf Club, developing it into a 45-hole club complete with clubhouse, hospitality and events facilities.