Alton is a thriving town, with big name and independent stores and a range of supermarkets close to Rivermead Gardens – a buzzing High Street and an historic Market Square, which not only hosts weekly and seasonal markets but many other events. There are plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants, galleries, museums, library and excellent schools to discover too.
Alton is in the heart of Jane Austen country, and Gilbert White’s house and gardens at Selbourne are just down the road. Nearby Winchester is rich in history, while links via the A31 to the A3 and M3 take you to the South Coast. For walkers and nature lovers, the South Downs are a joy, and there are soft play centres and adventure trails and parks for youngsters close to town - as well as everything from zoos to theme parks within a short drive.
Alton Infants, Butts Primary and Anstey Juniors, all just a walk away, are amongst an impressive range of schools in Alton rated Good by Ofsted. Within a mile you’ll find primary and secondary choices at Amery Hill, with Egger Secondary just a little further away.
Alton’s warm and welcoming spirit is reflected in the number of sports and leisure, hobby, cultural and education clubs and social groups run by the community. From aerobatics and alternative and fringe theatre to music, fairs, cricket, rugby, football, talks and walks there’s a lively programme all year round.
King’s Pond and the woods near home, a wealth of green spaces in the town, glorious Hampshire countryside all round, trails and paths for dog walkers, ramblers, cyclists and horse riders.
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