Hampshire’s friendliest market town, Alton is a delightful and welcoming place and the ideal base for exploring. The surrounding area, home to Jane Austen, is renowned for its tranquil and unspoilt beauty.
A thriving country market town, with a fascinating history, Alton was built around a wealthy Saxon settlement and had the most valuable recorded market in the Doomsday Book. Saxon discoveries, including the famous Alton Buckle, are among the artifacts displayed in the Curtis Museum. The 11th Century St Lawrence Church was the scene of the civil war ‘Battle of Alton’ and still bears the scars. At one time the town was notorious for the brutal murder of ‘Sweet Fanny Adams’.
Today a delightful mix of historic buildings jostle with modern shops and arcades. Tuesday is market day, and the town hosts many markets and fairs throughout the year. Guided walks of the town start from the Tourist Information Centre or the rail station.
With a variety of places to stay, Alton is perfect for short breaks, a centre for exploring the literary and cultural heritage of this part of Hampshire. Surrounded by breathtakingly beautiful countryside, long distance footpaths and other rights of way offer many opportunities for walking and cycling.
Accountant
Fox & Co
John Parratt
Southern Life Independent Financial Advisers Ltd
Attraction
Allen Gallery
Curtis Museum
Gilbert White's House & The Oates Museum
Jane Austen Memorial Trust
Mid Hants Railway Watercress Line
Mouth and Foot Gallery
Budget
Travelodge Alton Four Marks *book online*
Care Home
Church
Cinema
Classes
Yoga - Mint Condition Yoga Studio
Club
Doctor
Bentley Village Surgery
Chawton Park Surgery
The Wilson Practice
Estate Agent
Farmers Market
Golf Club
Inn
Swan Hotel
The Angel a Citylodge Hotel
The Three Horseshoes
The White Hart
Market
Alton Craft Market
Alton Farmers Market
Alton Market
Hillside Car Boot
Pub and Bar
Bakers Arms
Cedars
Dukes Head
Eight Bells
French Horn
Jolly Farmer
Kings Head
Rose & Crown Inn
Shamrock
Wheatsheaf
Ye Olde Leathern Bottle
Restaurant
Curry Palace
French Horn
Jolly Farmer
Osteria Antica
River Kwai Restaurant
Rose & Crown Inn
The Three Horseshoes
Ye Olde Leathern Bottle
School
Self-Catering
Butts House Studio
Featherdown Farm
Solicitor
Taxi
Alton & Bordon Minibus & Taxis
Alton 8s
Alton Taxis
Chawton Cabs
Four Marks
Medstead Executive Taxi
Phoenix Private Hire
Wilson Taxis Ltd
Vet
Sports Clubs
Alton CC (Cricket)
Alton Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Alton TC (Tennis)
Chawton CC (Cricket)
Shops
Botanic Gardens
Boots
Rymans
Just Pets
Dorothy Perkins
Matheson Optometrists
M J Moss
Nine To Eleven Footwear Ltd
Holland and Barratt
Mill Farm Organic Shop
Peacocks
Bowtell's Farm Shop
Bottega Dei Sapori
Espressos
natart
Groovy Grooming
Garthowen Garden Centre
Occasions Jewellers
Paul Allen Hair Studio
Lantern Foods
Crystals Jewellers
Rob Gaffney Entertainments
Antiques
Activities
First Class Ballooning(Airsports)
Horizon Ballooning Ltd(Aviation Sports)
Places to Stay near Alton
Swan Hotel (0.03 miles)
Alton House Hotel (0.31 miles)
Alton House provides the style of a country retreat set in spacious grounds with an outdoor swimming pool and tennis courts. Catering for business or pleasure perfectly with 39 en suite bedrooms a fine restaurant ... More | visit website
Alton Grange Hotel (0.97 miles)
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 ... More | visit website
Upper Neatham Mill Farm Guest House (1.23 miles)
4 star quality in tourism Hotel, in a tranquil setting 1 mile from Alton centre and railway station, situated by the River Wey, surrounded by 11 acres of gardens and woodland which attract a variety of wildlife.
All ... More | visit website
The White Hart (1.68 miles)
A delightful village Inn on the outskirts of the beautiful Hampshire town of Alton. Very near to Guildford (20 mins), Winchester (20 Mins) and Farnham (10 Mins). nearby attractions include the famous Watercress Line railway ... More | visit website
Beech Barns (1.80 miles)
Beech barns is a recently renovated historic barn conversion dating back to the early 18th century, and retaining many original features. Mixing contemporary and classic styles with modern facilities we have been awarded a 4 ... More | visit website
The Three Horseshoes (1.94 miles)
Queens Hotel (3.81 miles)
The Queens at Selborne, which has been at the hub of village society for over 250 years, has recently been completely refurbished, and is now beginning a new life.The 7 bedrooms are now all en-suite ... More | visit website
Flossie's B&B (4.48 miles)
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