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Things to see in Alton (United Kingdom): 38 places and when to go
Alton is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 38 places in and around it, mainly Nature (9), History (8), Food and drink (8). The best known are Jane Austen's House Museum, All Saints Church, Odiham and Odiham Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 41. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 51.1449, -1.011
- Places
- 38 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (9) · History (8) · Food and drink (8) · Wildlife (6) · Hiking (5) · Museums and art (4)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- LHR London, 53 km as the crow flies
What to see in Alton
The places in and around Alton, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Jane Austen's House MuseumHistoric house museum in East Hampshire, UK2.0 km
- All Saints Church, OdihamAnglican church in Odiham13 km
- Odiham CastleRuined castle situated near Odiham in Hampshire, England, UK13 km
- BirdworldBird park in Farnham, UK12 km
- Basing HouseTudor palace and castle in Old Basing, United Kingdom14 km
- Alice Holt ForestForest in Hampshire, England12 km
- Chithurst Buddhist MonasteryTheravada Buddhist Monastery22 km
- Curtis MuseumMuseum in Alton, United Kingdom2.7 km
- Hinton Ampner HouseCountry house in Hinton Ampner, Hampshire, England, UK15 km
- Church of St Lawrence, AltonChurch in Alton, Hampshire, England, UK2.5 km
- St Swithun's Church, Nately ScuresChurch in Newnham, Basingstoke and Deane, Hampshire, England, UK14 km
- Berrydown CourtGrade I listed house in Overton, Basingstoke and Deane, Hampshire, England, UK20 km
- Burkham HouseManor house in Hampshire, England5.6 km
- Farleigh HillHill in Hampshire, England, UK11 km
- Gaston GrangeBuilding in Holt End, Hampshire, East Hampshire, England, UK4.2 km
- Hangers WayFootpath11 km
- King's Hill, HampshireHill in Hampshire, England, UK2.5 km
- The Mill Field, HampshireUK nature reserve15 km
- Noar HillSite of special scientific interest in Hampshire, England9.0 km
- Petersfield MuseumLocal museum in Petersfield, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom17 km
- Rotherfield ParkCountry house and estate located in East Tisted, Hampshire, England, UK6.6 km
- Selborne HillHill in Hampshire, England7.2 km
- Shutts CopseNature reserve in Hampshire, England14 km
- St Swithun's WayLong-distance footpath in England3.0 km
And the other 14, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Wayfarer's Walk, St James' Way, Three Castles Path
- Museums and art: Willis Museum
- Food and drink: Andwell Brewing Co, Flower Pots Brewery, The Flowerpots Inn, Itchen Valley Brewery, Longdog Brewery, Raimes English Sparkling, Stratton Lane Brewery and Bar, Triple fff Brewing Company
- Nature: Headley Down Nature Reserve, Home Farm (Woodland Trust)
When to go to Alton
The best time to visit Alton is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:09
- FebPossible9:44
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:35
- MayBest time15:20
- JunBest time16:19
- JulBest time15:54
- AugBest time14:22
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:23
- NovBetter not8:36
- DecPossible7:41
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 41. In April, 38 of the 38 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Alton
The nearest main airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR, London), 53 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Alton?
The best known: Jane Austen's House Museum, All Saints Church, Odiham, Odiham Castle, Birdworld, Basing House. In all, 38 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Alton?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 41.
How do you get to Alton?
The nearest main airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 53 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Alton as the destination and these 38 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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