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Alton (⫽ ˈ ɔː l t ən ⫽ AWL-tən) is a market town and civil parish in East Hampshire, England, near the source of the northern branch of the River Wey. It had a population of 17,816 at the 2011 census. Alton was recorded in the Domesday Survey of 1086 as Aoltone. During the Saxon period Alton was known as Aweltun.
Alton, town (parish), East Hampshire district, administrative and historic county of Hampshire, southern England. It lies among the downs on the River Wey, about 18 miles (29 km) northeast of Winchester by road.
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Alton is a town in Hampshire, surrounded by attractive countryside and villages that were once home to novelist Jane Austen, naturalist Gilbert White, and Antarctic explorer Lawrence Oates. Jane Austen's house in nearby Chawton…
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. You can vist Jane Austen's House and the Chawton House Library at nearby Chawton.
Things to Do in Alton, England: See Tripadvisor's 13,539 traveller reviews and photos of Alton tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Alton. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
The thriving market town of Alton offers a delightful mix of historic buildings and modern shops and arcades. It is well known for its regular Tuesday market day as well as other markets and fairs. The Curtis Museum has one of the finest local history collections in Hampshire.
