Alton Holidays

Alton Holidays – Great UK holiday accommodation
Alton is an attractive and bustling market town offering visitors the chance to experience quintessential Hampshire on holiday in the UK. Alton is a pleasant size for strolling through the historic centre and is surrounded by scenic countryside for a relaxing UK holiday. The town provides a variety of high quality holiday accommodation for visitors with a fine selection of self-catering holiday cottages as well as B&Bs and guesthouses. There are also various luxury holiday apartments and hotels in and around Alton for those looking for a luxury UK holiday in Hampshire.

Holidays in Alton - UK holidays in Hampshire
A holiday in Alton is the perfect base from which to explore the surrounding area including other attractive towns and cities in Hampshire. The village of Chawton is located just two miles from Alton’s centre and was the home of literary great Jane Austen for 8 years. A visit to Jane Austen’s house, where she wrote or revised her 6 great novels, is a must while on a UK holiday in Alton. A pleasant walking trail takes you from Alton High Street to the house past particular places of interest. Other nearby enjoyable day trips from Alton include visits to larger cities such as Winchester and Basingstoke or smaller towns such as Farnham. Alton is under an hours drive from Southampton.

Alton Holidays – Family holidays in the UK
Alton is a great UK family holiday destination with its relaxed atmosphere and welcoming selection of holiday cottages and accommodation. There is plenty to explore in the town including the Curtis Museum, one of the finest local history museums in Hampshire and great for kids as well as the Watercress Line, a unique restored steam railway. History abounds on holiday in Alton with a pleasant range of historical buildings throughout the town and the 11th Century St Lawrence Church. Alton is also home to the Allen Gallery with a superb collection of art and ceramics. As well as exploring Alton town centre you can easily head out into the surrounding countryside and enjoy the rolling green hills of a UK holiday in Hampshire at its finest.