8 CROSS AND PILLORY LANE, MARKET SQUARE, ALTON, HAMPSHIRE, GU34 1HL
(01420) 544827 e-mail

Guided Walking Tours of Alton

1st May to 30th September
Each Wednesday and Saturday
From Alton Craft Centre 11.00 hours
From Alton Station 14.00 hours
(Other times by arrangement)

October to April by appointment only

Adults 2.00 Children 50p

Book at the Alton Craft Centre

All Tour leaders are Volunteers who live locally with a deep love of the Town

Supported by Alton Town Council

The Tours

Short Tour (1 – 1 1/2 hour duration)

Around the centre of Alton taking in Fanny Adams grave, St Lawrence Church and Museums

Full Tour ( 2 hour duration)

Around the centre of Alton taking in Fanny Adams grave, St Lawrence Church and Museums allowing time to answer questions more fully about the Heritage of Alton.

A copy of “A Stroll Around Alton” a souvenir booklet containing a map and major features of the tour, is given to each adult walker. (extra copies 25p)

Groups Bookings

1. Combine with a visit to Jane Austens House at Chawton
2. Combine with a ride on the watercress Line either from Alton or Alresford – 10 miles of beautiful countryside.
3. In depth tour of Curtis Museum and Allen Gallery (A ploughman’s lunch or afternoon tea can be arranged)

Lunch at one of renowned hostelries can be arranged for all group tours.

Contacts for these Tours can be made to :
Alton Craft Centre or
For tour 1, Jane Austin’s House Chawton – tel 01420 83262 or on line
For tour 2, The Watercress Line, Railway Station, Alresford, Hants, SO24 9JG
                Tel 01962 733810 fax 01962 735448 or on line
For tour 3, The Museums - Tel 01420 82802

At least 7 days notice is required for these special Tours

Alton Town Walks Booking form (Print page, complete form, and send in)

Cost: Adults 2.00, child 50p. Parties 15+: Adults 1.50, children 50p each
Surname…………………………………………………initials…………………….
Address……………………………………………………………………………………
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Post code………………………
daytime no……………………………
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Date required……………………………………………………………………………
Day…………………………………………………………
time…………………………
Starting point please tick:
Alton Craft Centre
Alton station

Duration time (please tick):
1 - 1 ½ hours
2 hours
Number of Adults
Number of Children

25% deposit required. Balance on day.
N.B. 7 days notice required for cancellation, otherwise full amount due.
Please make cheques payable to Alton Town Walks.
Total remittance enclosed:…………………………………………………………….

Return completed form to Alton Town Walks, The Alton Craft Centre.

Finding us:

By Rail

South West Trains to Alton
½ hourly service weekdays and Saturdays, Hourly Sundays
From Waterloo via Woking, National Rail Enquiries 0845 484950

By Car

Follow signs for Alton from A31 or M3 via North/South Farnborough
Car Parking in the Town “Pay and Display” Weekdays and Saturdays. Free Sundays at present
SWT “pay and display” 7 days a week
Coach Parking:
2 Coach bays in Drayman’s Car park (opp Sainsbury’s) Long stay – Anstey Park in Anstey Rd

By Bus

Weekdays frequent service Guildford and Winchester
Less frequent Basingstoke and Petersfield
Sundays Winchester only
National Travel Line 0870 6082608

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