Welcome to Alton
Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Alton - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.
Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Alton to suit all the family, whatever the weather.
Everything you need to know if you're visiting Alton as a visitor or a resident.
Whether you're staying for the night or a few days, check out the choice of local hotels.
Enjoy a great day out with the family at a tourist attraction in Alton.
Tickle your taste buds with a range of cuisines - eat out at a restaurant in Alton.
This twice yearly event is run by the Alton Bottle Collectors Club at Alton Hampshire. Established in 1979 and still going strong. There are approx 58 stalls selling old bottles advertiques tins postcards enamel signs breweriana dolls heads pub jugs etc. Adjacent…
Unleash a torrent of thrill ride roller coaster fun at the fantabulous world of the Alton Towers ResortThe Theme Park Re‐opens for February Half Term from 18th ‐ 22nd February 2014. There is something for all thrillseekers and families, with tons of terrific rides, blockbusting attractions, amazing live…
'The Railway in the Valley'. Cheddleton Station is located towards the northern end of the current Churnet Valley line and is the headquarters of the railway. It is one of only three original Churnet Valley Stations that have survived demolition in the 1960s and 1970s the other…
The Foxfield Light Railway is one of the UKs earliest heritage railways. The line was built in the 1890s and unlike many lines which follow valleys, the Foxfield Railway maintains a 5 mile round journey which boldly crosses open moorland, hills and woodland. This results in spectacular…
Uttoxeter Racecourse is a great day out for all the family. There are 25 race meetings spread throughout the year. Kids go free.Uttoxeter Racecourse is part of Arena Racing Company ARC, which operates 15 racecourses across the UK. All of our racecourses are versatile venues that…
Cheddleton Flint Mill is a fine example of a water mill that ground flint for the pottery industry. The site features two water mills, a small museum, a period cottage, traditional narrow‐boat and many other exhibits.Cheddleton Flint Mill consists of a complex of buildings including two separate…
Want to see what other attractions to visit when in Alton? See our list of attractions in Alton, including theme parks, castles, historic houses, zoos and many more family days out.
