Local Attractions

Allen Gallery
The Allen Gallery provides an intimate setting for one of Southern England's most outstanding ceramics collections.

Alton Abbey
Alton Abbey is a Benedictine Monastery in the Church of England, in the beautiful Hampshire village of Beech, just outside Alton. It has been described in The Times as "the best-kept secret in the Church of England" and "the place to go when you need six weeks holiday but can only spare a day."

Birdworld
A vast 26 acres of parkland with hundreds of exotic birds, a tropical and marine aquarium with alligator swamp and the children's farm, "Jenny Wren Farm".

Curtis Museum
One of the finest local history collections in Hampshire, exploring 100 million years of history. The wonderful array of objects includes the celebrated Roman cup found near Selborne and the impressive Anglo Saxon Alton buckle.

Gilbert White's House
The Rev. Gilbert White (1720-1793) was author of the world famous 'Natural History of Selborne' and is regarded as England's first ecologist. He lived in The Wakes most of his life. The rooms have been furnished in the 18th century style and include items of his furniture, beautifully embroidered bed hangings and portraits of his family. The original manuscript is also on display.

Jane Austen Museum
Austen's pleasant 17th Century home now houses the Jane Austen Museum. With an attractive collection of items connected with Austen on display and a souvenir shop, the museum is an ideal, and very popular tourist attraction.

St Lawrence Church
The Anglican Church of St Lawrence dates from Norman times and is situated in the market town of Alton in the North of Hampshire in the UK.

The Watercress Line
The scenic Mid-Hants railway, commonly known as "The Watercress Line" operates heritage steam train services over a distance of 10 miles.

Visit South East England
Tourism website for the south-east of England

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