Museums · South East England
Alton, Hampshire
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Alton ( 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 19,425 at the 2021 census. Alton was reco
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Alton · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Alton Museum in Hampshire, the nearest railway station is Alton, located 0.7 km away. Entry to the museum is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is GU34 2BW.
About
Alton ( 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 19,425 at the 2021 census. Alton was recorded in the Domesday Survey of 1086 as Aoltone. During the Saxon period Alton was known as Aweltun. The Battle of Alton occurred in the town during the English Civil War. It also has connections with Sweet Fanny Adams and Jane Austen.
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Summary from the official site
The Allen Gallery in Alton is currently closed for redevelopment until 2027. It is known for its collection of ceramics and fine art, providing a cultural experience for visitors when open.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Alton ( 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 19,425 at the 2021 census. Alton was recorded in the Domesday Survey of 1086 as Aoltone. During the Saxon period Alton was known as Aweltun. The Battle of Alton occurred in the town during the English Civil War. It also has connections with Sweet Fanny Adams and Jane Austen.
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Background
History
The Alton Hoard of Iron Age coins and jewellery found in the vicinity of the town in 1996 is now in the British Museum. There is evidence of a Roman posting station at Neatham near Alton, probably called Vindomis, and a ford across the River Wey on the line of a Roman road that ran from Chichester to Silchester. An Anglo-Saxon settlement was established in the area and a 7th-century cemetery was discovered during building excavations. It contained grave goods including the Alton Buckle which is on display in the Curtis Museum and considered to be the finest piece of Anglo-Saxon craftsmanship found in Hampshire. The buckle, found in the grave of a warrior, has a silver-gilt body set with…
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- Coordinates
- 51.1498, -0.9769
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- East Hampshire
- Parish
- Alton
- Postcode
- GU34 2BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Hampshire
- Phone
- 01420 82802
- Nearest railway station
- Alton — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.hampshireculture.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Alton, Hampshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alton, Hampshire?
- Alton, Hampshire is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU34 2BW), in the parish of Alton.
- What is Alton, Hampshire?
- Alton ( 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 19,425 at the 2021 census. Alton was reco
- How do I get to Alton, Hampshire?
- The nearest railway station is Alton, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU34 2BW.
- Is Alton, Hampshire free to visit?
- Yes, Alton, Hampshire is free to enter.
- How do I get to Alton, Hampshire?
- The nearest railway station is Alton, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU34 2BW.