Places to see in ( Alton - UK )
Places to see in ( Alton - UK )
Alton is a market town and civil parish in the East Hampshire district of Hampshire, England. Alton is located across a valley on the source of the River Wey. . The town is famous for its connection with Sweet Fanny Adams.
The town of Alton was recorded in the Domesday Survey of 1086 under the name Aoltone and was notable for having the most valuable market recorded therein. The Battle of Alton occurred in the town during the English Civil War. The town contains three secondary schools and its own railway station.
Alton is between Farnham 9 miles (14 km) to the northeast and Winchester 16 miles (26 km) to the southwest. London is 52 miles (84 km). Nearby Brockham Hill, situated 3.5 miles (5.6 kilometres) northeast of Alton, rises to 225 metres (738 feet) above sea level.
The nearby village of Bentworth is the highest village in Hampshire.
Alton was famous in the 18th century for the manufacture of paper. Alton has businesses in the retail and service sectors in the centre of the town, and over a hundred businesses in the four industrial areas of Mill Lane, Newman Lane, Caker Stream and Omega Park, ranging from light industrial to computer software production.
Alton WordFest is a celebration of the spoken and written word held in late September or early October each year. Alton WordFest has hosted The Pint Pot of Fire - a story-telling competition among champions representing writers' circles, public speaking groups and oral-tradition story-telling clubs from around the area. The Pint Pot of Fire has run annually since 2005 and was formerly held in Guildford (2005) and Farnham (2006–2009).
The Allen Gallery serves as Alton's art gallery. It houses a large, permanent ceramics collection as well as temporary exhibitions.
Holybourne Theatre is on the site of a former Nissen hut that was converted into a theatre by German prisoners-of-war during World War II. Alton Morris was formed in 1979, and have been Morris Dancing both in the United Kingdom and abroad. They often perform at Alton street events.
The Alton Independent Cinema Project was formed in May 2011 to help secure the future of independent cinema in the town. Alton Maltings was renovated in 2004-5 and is now the home of Harvest Church and is used by community groups, charities, private users and other organisations throughout the week. The Alton Maltings claims to be the widest wooden spanned building in Hampshire.
Alton Library was rebuilt in 2005 to a design by the County Council Architects. The new library contains a lending library, reference library, computer facilities and a cafe. The Curtis Museum was founded in 1856 by Dr William Curtis and houses one of the finest local history collections in Hampshire. The Town Gardens contains a bandstand (built in 1935 for the Silver Jubilee of King George V). Anstey Park, is a large open space with playing fields and a small children's playground
Alton station is on the National Rail network at the end of the Alton Line with a service to London Waterloo. Alton railway station also serves as a terminus for the Mid Hants Railway commonly called 'The Watercress Line', a restored steam railway running between Alton and New Alresford, so called because it used to be used to transport fresh watercress to London. The origins of the Watercress Line date back to 1861, the year in which Parliament granted consent for what was then known as the 'Alton, Alresford and Winchester Railway'. Alton used to be a railway junction. As well as the Mid-Hants Railway, from 1903 to 1955 the Meon Valley Railway ran from Alton down the Meon Valley to join the Eastleigh to Fareham line at Fareham. The Basingstoke and Alton Light Railway ran north to Basingstoke.
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Places to see in ( Alton - UK )
Places to see in ( Alton - UK )
Alton is a market town and civil parish in the East Hampshire district of Hampshire, England. It is located across a valley on the source of the River Wey. According to the 2011 census, it has a population of 17,816. The town is famous for its connection with Sweet Fanny Adams and Jane Austen.
The town was recorded in the Domesday Survey of 1086 under the name Aoltone and was notable for having the most valuable market recorded therein. The Battle of Alton occurred in the town during the English Civil War. The town contains three secondary schools and its own railway station.
Alton is between Farnham 9 miles (14 km) to the northeast and Winchester 16 miles (26 km) to the southwest. London is 52 miles (84 km). Nearby Brockham Hill, situated 3.5 miles (5.6 kilometres) northeast of Alton, rises to 225 metres (738 feet) above sea level. The nearby village of Bentworth is the highest village in Hampshire.
There have been a number of breweries in Alton since 1763. Coors Brewing Company (among the ten largest brewers in the world) had a brewery in Alton for fifty years, which produced Carling, Grolsch and Worthington. It closed in 2015 because it lost work from Heineken. Alton was famous in the 18th century for the manufacture of paper and of dress materials including ribbed druggets, shallons, silks and serges, bombazine and figured barragons.
Alton WordFest is a celebration of the spoken and written word held in late September or early October each year. The Allen Gallery serves as Alton's art gallery. It houses a large, permanent ceramics collection as well as temporary exhibitions. Holybourne Theatre is on the site of a former Nissen hut that was converted into a theatre by German prisoners-of-war during World War II. Alton Morris was formed in 1979, and have been Morris Dancing both in the United Kingdom and abroad. They often perform at Alton street events.
The Alton Independent Cinema Project was formed in May 2011 to help secure the future of independent cinema in the town. Alton Maltings was renovated in 2004-5 and is now the home of Harvest Church and is used by community groups, charities, private users and other organisations throughout the week. The Alton Maltings claims to be the widest wooden spanned building in Hampshire.
The Curtis Museum was founded in 1856 by Dr William Curtis and houses one of the finest local history collections in Hampshire. Anstey Park, is a large open space with playing fields and a small children's playground. Alton Sports Centre is open to the public and includes a swimming pool, gym, indoor and outdoor courts.
Alton station is on the National Rail network at the end of the Alton Line with a service to London Waterloo. Alton railway station also serves as a terminus for the Mid Hants Railway commonly called 'The Watercress Line', a restored steam railway running between Alton and New Alresford, so called because it used to be used to transport fresh watercress to London.
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A Ride Through Alton in Hampshire
A ride though the Hampshire town.
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Frensham common Alton Hampshire
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Gliding near Alton, Hampshire, UK with the University of Surrey Gliding Club
Gliding (engine-less planes) over the air strip at the Lasham Gliding Society near Alton, Hampshire, UK...amazing experience!!! I went up three times that day!
Brain Aneurysm - Gold Post Box Challenge #6 Alton, Hampshire
Today we visited the sixth Gold Post Box in our Gold Post Box Challenge, as part of our mission to raise Brain Aneurysm Awareness.
This was the post box of, Peter Charles, in Alton, Hampshire.
From here we posted a Postcard to Local Mp for North East Hampshire, Ranil Jayawardena, asking for his help and support in introducing a Brain Aneurysm Awareness Day.
Both Lisa and Myself, have been affected by the devastation that a ruptured Brain Aneurysm can cause and we wish to raise more awareness and help save more lives.
Please sign the petition to help introduce a National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Day and help us to raise funds for important research into Brain Aneurysms and Subarachnoid Haemorrhage, being carried out Southampton University Hospital.
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Jane Austen's House Alton Hampshire
Jane Austen's House is a lovely place to spend your spare time in Alton Hampshire. So if you are interested in finding out about more attractions in your desired area or want information on a property that would suit you needs then look no further than We will be very happy to help you with your search
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Roman Museum, Canterbury, and Democracy at work
This one starts quietly but works up to an Impassioned and moving speech, given on 21 January 2010 by Paul Bennett, respected archaeologist and director of Canterbury Archaeological Trust, about the Roman Museum which preserves a Roman pavement and Scheduled Ancient Monument in Canterbury, Kent. Did you know that the remains of the Roman house surrounding the pavement is a Grade I building?
Don't miss the sting in the tail at the end of the vid, spoken by Councillor John Gilbey.
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Flight Around Windmill Hill, Alton, Hampshire
A flight out from Windmill Hill in Alton filmed on the DJI Mavic Pro, taking in Worldham Golf Course, the local solar farm and a small sheep farm.
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Fan Museum, London - 2 for 1 London, Buy One Ticket Get One Free with taketwo
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BBC Interview Campaigners at Butterfly Meadows in Alton, Hampshire
On Saturday 6th of September 2014, campaigners gathered at Butterfly Meadows in Alton Hampshire for a BBC report on the excessive residential building planned for the site.
Ginny Boxall is the lead campaigner that started the petition to protect this place of natural beauty, home of many butterflies, barn owls and other wildlife. The petition has now reached well over 1000 signatures and continues to grow.
While we were there, an aggressive employee of the landowners, the HCA, approached us while he was out spraying weed killer on Japanese Knotweed. He complained about his picture being taken and ordered that the footage be deleted. He even threatened the people from the BBC claiming that he'd called the police and that they were on their way.
To respect his wishes and to keep the tone of the video positive, I have left out this part of the video.
The report was shown on South Today that evening.
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Walking through Hurley village
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Travelodge Alton Four Marks, Alton (Hampshire), England - United Kingdom (GB)
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Travelodge Alton Four Marks, Alton (Hampshire), England - United Kingdom (GB)
The rooms at the Travelodge Alton Four Marks offer a TV, tea and coffee making facilities and a private bathroom. Families can rest assured there is enough room for them to spread out in the large family-friendly rooms.Blacknest Golf Club and Alton Convent School are a 10 minute drive from the Travelodge Alton Four Marks. The Church of St Lawrence, Farnham Town Football Club and Selborne Priory are a 20 minute car trip away. Lasham Airfield Airport (QLA) is within a 20 minute drive from the hotel. Central Alton is within a 20 minute drive. The hotel is pet friendly.
Hotel Features
General
Pet Friendly, Disabled Access, Non-Smoking Rooms, Coffee / Tea Maker, Hair Dryer, TV, Disabled Accessible Rooms, Wheel Chair Access, Towels, En suite, Private Bathroom, Family Room
Services
Express Check-In/Check-Out, Late check-out (subject to availability)
Internet
Wireless internet on site.
Parking
The hotel has free parking.
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Prior to 11:00 AM
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