Places of interest in the area
- Alton - Watercress Line railway
- Chawton - Jane Austen's house, 2 miles from Alton
- Winchester, the capital city of Wessex is 15 miles from Alton
- Windsor, with its Royal Castle is 25 miles from Alton
- Hampton Court is also 25 miles from Alton
- The South Downs (popular with walkers) is 15 miles from Alton
- National Trust properties - we are surrounded by them!
Things to do
- Anvil Theatre in Basingstoke - 10 miles from Alton
- Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford - 15 miles from Alton
- Theatre Royal in Winchester - 15 miles from Alton
- Sports - Alton has a large sports centre with swimming pools etc
- Countryside - Walking tours, organised by East Hampshire District Council
- Queen Elizabeth County Park - many activities organised by East Hampshire District Council
Places to eat
- There are many restaurants in the area to suit all tastes, including, Italian, Chinese, Indian, Thai, Pizza, plus lots of good pubs in the town and surrounding villages serving excellent food.
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