Alton
Heritage-dense market town in East Hampshire near the source of the River Wey, Alton has a compact centre with cafés and listed buildings within easy walking distance. The town saw Civil War fighting during the Battle of Alton, and carries connections to Jane Austen and the story behind the phrase "Sweet Fanny Adams."
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- Population19,425
- Nearest water from center 0.0 km0.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.0 km0.6 mi
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Alton: quick answers
Where is Alton?
Alton is in United Kingdom, about 26 km16 miles in a straight line from Winchester.
How do you get to Alton?
The nearest airport is Hook, Hampshire (ODH), about 16 min away by road. The nearest train station is Alton, about 3 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Alton?
The warmest month is July, averaging 17°C62°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 5°C40°F. The wettest month is November, with about 76 mm3.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Alton?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 2 restaurants, 15 cafés and 9 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Alton?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Windsor, Cippenham and Godalming. Alton is listed among the day trips from London and day trips from Bath.