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Alton Attractions
A selection of attractions in and around Alton:
Parish Church of St Mary, Selborne  (< 1 Mile)
St Mary’s church is at the top of what is known as the Plestor (play area) in the pretty village of Selborne in Hampshire....
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The Selborne Yew, Selborne  (< 1 Mile)
In the churchyard of the Parish Church of St Mary in the historic village of Selborne in Hampshire is the remains of a yew that...
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The Selborne Gallery, Selborne  (< 1 Mile)
The Selborne Gallery is a mouth and foot painting artists gallery. All the exhibits on show have been created by people who use either...
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Jane Austen’s House, Alton  (< 1 Mile)
In a tiny village called Chawton in Hampshire Jane Austen penned the novels that are now famous for their sharp irony and complex exploration of...
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Allen Gallery, Alton  (< 1 Mile)
This gallery is a well situated space that offers a series of exhibitions throughout the year. These are focussed not only on the local...
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Selborne Pottery, Selborne  (4.9 Miles)
Selborne Pottery, established by Robert Goldsmith, make hand thrown and decorated domestic stonewear. The pottery uses cobolt blue pigments and rich copper red glazes with...
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Gilbert White’s House, Selborne  (5 Miles)
Country home of the world famous pioneering naturalist Gilbert White (1720 - 1793), author of “The Natural History of Selborne”. The house is furnished in...
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Birdworld, Farnham  (9.8 Miles)
Birdworld is a world of bird and so much more. It also includes an underwater world, Jenny Wren childrens farm and a pedestrian link to...
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Northington Grange, New Alresford  (11.6 Miles)
Northington Grange is the finest example of a Greek Revival style mansion in the whole country. William Wilkins who encased an earlier property with...
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Flora Twort Gallery, Petersfield  (12.4 Miles)
Flora Twort is a name that the local people celebrate, and she was certainly one of the most famous artists to operate out of this...
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St John the Baptist Church, Alresford  (12.5 Miles)
Although most of the present structure of the parish church of St John the Baptist in New Alresford dates back to the Victorian era, there...
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The Watercress Line, Alresford  (12.6 Miles)
The Watercress Line used to be part of the national railway network during the age of the steam train and is now run by volunteers....
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Alresford Gallery, Alresford  (12.6 Miles)
Alresford Gallery is a small exhibition area in the pretty Georgian town of Alresford, near Winchester. The gallery specialises in contemporary figurative painting, sculpture...
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Alresford Goods Shed, Alresford  (13.2 Miles)
The fully restored Alresford Goods Shed is part of the historic station at Alresford which is home to The Watercress Line. The shed, which...
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Rural Life Centre, Farnham  (13.2 Miles)
The Museum of Rural Life was founded in 1973 by Mr and Mrs Henry Jackson and in 1984 was handed into the control of a...
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Basing House, Basingstoke  (13.4 Miles)
The remains of this fantastic Tudor property remain to be one of the most popular visitor attractions in this area of the world. With...
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Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Horndean  (13.8 Miles)
This is the biggest country park in Hampshire with over 20 miles of trails catering for walkers, cyclists & horse riders including specially made trails...
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The Staunton Way, Horndean  (13.8 Miles)
A long-distance walking route, of 20.5 miles, through some of Hampshire’s finest and most peaceful countryside. The trail starts in the north of Hampshire,...
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Butser Ancient Farm, Horndean  (13.8 Miles)
Open air museum for prehistoric and Roman Britain. Learn more about the everyday life of the Celts and Romans, experience the atmosphere of the magnificent...
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The Devil’s Punchbowl, Hindhead  (13.8 Miles)
The Devil’s Punchbowl is a naturally occurring crater in the earth just outside Hindhead in Surrey. Legend has it that the hollow was created...
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(All distances are direct and may be longer by road)
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