Alton, Historical market town in East Hampshire, England.
The town extends along the northern branch of the River Wey, surrounded by agricultural lands and Georgian buildings in its central district.
The Battle of Alton during the English Civil War left bullet holes in St Lawrence Church, marking a significant military confrontation in 1643.
The Curtis Museum, established in 1856, preserves local artifacts and documents the area's development from prehistoric times to the present day.
The railway station provides direct connections to London Waterloo, with regular services operating throughout the day for commuters and visitors.
The Alton Hoard, discovered in 1996, contained Iron Age coins and jewelry that revealed information about pre-Roman settlements in this region.
Location: East Hampshire
Shares border with: Golden Pot
Website: http://alton.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.14980,-0.97690
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:03
Jane Austen's House Museum
2 km
Church of St Lawrence, Alton
160 m
Curtis Museum
197 m
All Saints' Church, Alton
548 m
Town Hall
141 m
Crown Hotel
209 m
Holy Rood Church
2.4 km
Alton War Memorial
218 m
Palace Theatre
419 m
United Reformed Church
420 m
St Mary's Home Chapel
459 m
The 'Barley Mow' Public House
455 m
Ivy House
379 m
The 'White Horse' Public House
328 m
The 'Eight Bells' Public House
225 m
The 'Baker's Arms' Public House
132 m
The 'Hop Poles' Public House
419 m
The George public house
429 m
Assembly Rooms, Alton
246 m
The 'King's Head' Public House
112 m
Swan Hotel (Excluding Adjoining Dickens Bar)
160 m
Alton House Hotel
531 m
Miss Bells Fountain
747 m
Milestone
2.1 km
The Old Forge
3.3 km
Sundial In Churchyard Of St Lawrence To South Of East End
159 m
Culverton House
382 m
William Curtis House
198 mReviews
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