As Basingstoke’s longest-running tattoo & piercing studio, we pride ourselves on providing the latest, and body piercing.
We are committed to providing the safest and most comfortable piercing experience for all our clients. Our studio in the heart of Basingstoke offers a variety of body, ear, and facial piercings performed by experienced professionals using only the highest quality materials. Whether it’s your first piercing or you’re adding to your collection, our team is here to ensure you leave feeling confident and cared for.
Over the 25+ years our piercing studio has been in operation we have pierced tens of thousands of people. Whether you’re looking for your first ear piercing or a statement piercing to express your identity, we can help. Located on Church Street, in the centre of Basingstoke, we’re not only easy to access, but we offer unparalleled experience. In addition to our piercing services, we also offer jewellery changing and laser tattoo removal.
We use only the best materials for your safety. All of our piercings are performed with hypoallergenic, implant-grade titanium, which is safe for all skin types and completely body-friendly. Choose from a selection of jewellery styles, including polished silver, anodised gold or rose gold, and PVD-coated black.
Your health and safety are our top priority. We use sterile, single-use needles for each piercing, ensuring a clean, swift, and comfortable experience every time.
Every piece of jewellery is sized specifically for you, ensuring the perfect fit and maximum comfort as you heal.
At Area 51 Piercing, you can personalize your piercing with a little extra shine. We offer a variety of gemstone options to add a touch of sparkle to your new piercing. Whether you’re looking for something subtle or a bold statement, our team will help you find the perfect fit.
We offer a comprehensive range of body, ear, and facial piercings. If you don’t see the piercing you want on our price list, don’t hesitate to contact us or drop by the studio. Our friendly team is happy to discuss your options and help bring your vision to life.
Your comfort and privacy are important to us. Our piercing rooms are spacious, completely sterile, and designed to create a calm and hygienic environment where you can relax during your procedure. Our studio is also fully disabled-accessible, and we welcome guide and service dogs in the shop area (though they cannot accompany you into the piercing room for hygiene reasons).
We understand that some clients may feel more comfortable with a piercer of the same gender, especially for intimate piercings. Our team includes both male and female piercers, and we are happy to provide a same-sex chaperone upon request to ensure you feel at ease during your appointment.
For clients aged 16 and under, a parent or legal guardian must accompany them during the piercing procedure. Please note that we cannot allow additional children, friends, or multiple family members into the piercing room, though exceptions can be made for those with additional needs.
Our age policy for all piercings can be found on our Piercing Prices page. You can always message us for any clarifications. Our age policy is non-negotiable and we will not make exceptions in any cases.
Yes, if you look under 25 you must bring valid photographic ID. We cannot accept photographs of your ID. If you are under 16, or under 18 with no form of ID, a parent or legal guardian can sign for you, except in the case of nipple or genital piercings. We cannot accept consent from any other friends or family members except a parent.
Acceptable forms of ID must show your date of birth and your photograph.
Generally we can accept walk-ins on week days, however we cannot guarantee we will have space, so we advise booking ahead to avoid disappointment. Booked appointments will always take priority over walk-ins so there may be a longer wait.
You don’t have to book ahead for jewellery changes as we can usually fit you in between appointments, but please be aware if we are particularly busy we may not be able to fit you in. We advise booking ahead for any service to guarantee your slot.
You can book ahead online via the Booksy app or website to see all our available dates and times. If you can’t see a certain day or time, it means that slot has already been filled or is unavailable.
If you can’t access the online booking service, you can also call the shop or message us.
If you don’t see what you’re looking for, drop us a message! Some piercings have different names depending on country, region or even slang so it may be there, just listed differently to what you’d recognise. Our piercing team can perform custom placements and curation to help you achieve your dream.
There are some piercings we won’t perform due to client safety. These include the tongue tip, tongue web and some surface/micro-dermal placements. You can always message us with any questions or queries.
Unfortunately your friends will not be able to accompany you into the treatment room. This is to keep our workspace as safe and sterile as possible. Under 16s may be accompanied by one parent. For intimate piercings, we have male and female piercers and can offer a staff chaperone if you’d like.
Exceptions can be made if you have additional needs that require someone to accompany you, for example a translator, carer, or for medical requirements.
Of course! You can book multiple piercings online if you’re coming together, or you can book for someone else. You can add a note to your booking to say how many people will be coming as this will helps us prepare our schedules for the day.
We’re happy to perform multiple piercings in one sitting! However, make sure you listen to your body and remember that piercings take energy to heal; don’t push yourself too hard. Our piercers will check in on you throughout the process and you can stop at any time.
We generally limit clients to 3 – 4 piercings in one sitting to ensure you have the best chance at healing them all well. We will not perform cartilage piercings on both ears in the same session; you’ll need a side to sleep on to avoid putting pressure on your healing piercings, which can be very detrimental to the healing process.
We will not pierce your tongue alongside any other piercing, as the limitations on eating will make the healing process much harder for multiple piercings.
