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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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Guest
Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels
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A31 156 Winchester Road Four Marks Alton GU34 5HZ
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Kingsley near Alton
Delightful Victorian coach house in peaceful farm location. Situated near to the farmhouse, it provides beautifully presented first floor accommodation with wonderful views over unspoilt countryside.
Enjoy walks from the door on the ... Sleeps 2
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Around
The Alton Area
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across the countryside to historic Winchester,
or maybe a shopping trip to Basingstoke. |
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Farnham (8.81 miles) Liphook (9.04 miles) Alresford (9.09 miles) Basingstoke (9.15 miles) Petersfield (10.08 miles) Hindhead (10.74 miles) Aldershot (11.26 miles) Haslemere (12.27 miles) Frimley (15.09 miles) Midhurst (15.28 miles) Winchester (15.88 miles) |
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