Historic pubs · South East England
The 'Eight Bells' Public House
In or near Beech.
The 'Eight Bells' Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Alton · 0.6 km
About
The 'Eight Bells' Public House is a historic pub in England South East, United Kingdom, dating from 1750. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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Place summary
The 'Eight Bells' Public House is a historic pub located in Alton, Hampshire, South-East England. Established in 1750, it reflects the architectural style of its era while serving as a social hub for locals and visitors alike. The pub offers a traditional setting, typical of British public houses, and provides a selection of drinks and light refreshments. Its long-standing presence contributes to the local heritage of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1517, -0.9758
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- East Hampshire
- Parish
- Alton
- Postcode
- GU34 2DA
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Hampshire
- Phone
- 0142082417
- Established
- 1750
- Nearest railway station
- Alton — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26386513 (CC0)
- fsq: 4c41b33da5c5ef3bb64cb06f (Apache-2.0)
- fhrs: 622203 (OGL v3)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The 'Eight Bells' Public House?
- The 'Eight Bells' Public House is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU34 2DA), in the parish of Alton.
- What is The 'Eight Bells' Public House?
- The 'Eight Bells' Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The 'Eight Bells' Public House?
- The nearest railway station is Alton, about 0.6 km away. The nearest town is Beech. Drivers can use postcode GU34 2DA.
- When was The 'Eight Bells' Public House built?
- Built or established in 1750.
- How do I get to The 'Eight Bells' Public House?
- The nearest railway station is Alton, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU34 2DA.