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Hampshire
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Hampshire
Guides & Maps
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 Alton
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| Alton,
an historic market town whose prosperity was based on the
wool trade and brewing.
There are Georgian buildings in the High Street, and a Tudor
cottage was once the home of the poet Spenser in Amery Street.
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Location
Map of Alton
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What
To See -
Alton Tourist Attractions
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 Curtis
Museum, High Street, celebrates the towns brewery and
history, Tel: 01420 82802 |
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Abbey, at Beech, east of the A339, Benedictine monks
live in the Abbey, grounds and woodlands. |
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Watercress
Line, terminus of the Mid-Hants Railway steam trains
from Alresford, recreate the pre-war
years plus Thomas the Tank Engine and characters, watch out
for the Fat Controller!,  |
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of Bass Brewery, groups only, week
days only,so telephone! Tel: 01420 541177 |
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| Jane
Austen's House at Chawton,
A31 south, 17th century house where Jane Austen lived 1809-1817,
period rooms, garden, shop Tel: 01420 83262 |
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| Field
Marshall Montgomery buried at Binsted
church, west off A31 |
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The
village of Selborne, B3006, is famous as the place for the wildlife
study by Gilbert White, recorded in The Natural History
of Selborne. His house contains a museum. The gardens have
been restored to his original plans.  |
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Where
To Stay in Alton
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Gosport Road Alton GU34 3NN MAP
Situated in the heart of Hampshire, The Angel a Citylodge Hotel is just 20 minutes’ drive from historic Winchester. The hotel has a cosy ale bar, a traditional restaurant and rooms with free Wi-Fi.
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Normandy Street Alton GU34 1DW MAP
Located just a few minutes walk from the town centre, but with the style of a country retreat, this is the ideal location for business and leisure visitors.
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London Road Alton GU34 4EG MAP
The Grange Hotel stands in glorious landscaped gardens on the outskirts of the market town of Alton in Hampshire with views over the surrounding countryside. Yet just one hour to the south of Central London (train Alton/Waterloo)..
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Guest
Houses Bed & Breakfasts Inns and Other Hotels
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Cakers Lane East Worldham near Alton GU34 3AE MAP
The Three Horseshoes is a traditional village inn situated 2 miles from central Alton. It has a private walled garden, and features open log fires, home-cooked food and real ales. Each room is individually decorated, with carpeted floors and TVs.
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Upper Neatham Mill Lane Holybourne near Alton GU34 4EP MAP
Set in a 17th-century barn, Upper Neatham Mill offers hearty breakfasts and luxury rooms with antique furniture. The B&B is situated just outside Alton in scenic Hampshire.
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A31 156 Winchester Road Four Marks Alton GU34 5HZ MAP
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Days Out in and around Alton
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across the countryside to historic Winchester,
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Towns near Alton To Visit - straight line distance:
Farnham Tourist Information (8.81 miles) Liphook Tourist Information (9.04 miles) Alresford Tourist Information (9.09 miles) Basingstoke Tourist Information (9.15 miles) |
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Area
Telephone Code
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Information Centre
7
Cross and Pillory Lane
Tel: 01420
88448
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