Alton Town crest

Markets and Fairs

continental market Alton has been the home to traditional country markets for more than 1000 years. It is the most valuable market recorded in the Doomsday Book and today the town reflects this heritage through the interweaving of its medieval, Tudor and Jacobean buildings with the Georgian Town Hall, Victorian facades and modern arcades. The market tradition too has kept pace with changing times and today the many markets and specialty shops combine the needs of modern day living with the relaxed and magical atmosphere of an English country market town.
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continental market A warm welcome awaits all shoppers to the main town market held every Tuesday in the High Street whilst a more intimate atmosphere can be enjoyed at the Alton Friday Market for home produce held every Friday in the Community Centre. The town also host regular Farmers Markets, Continental Markets together with specialty markets and fairs held throughout the town. These range from the Model Railway and Bottle Fairs through to the Petticoat Lane Markets and Lions Giant Boot sales. In addition Walls Travelling Fair arrives on The Butts for each of its Charter Fair Weekends to provide all the fun of a modern and safe travelling fair.
April 2009
4Community Centre Indoor Market
Stalls include jewellery, craft, cards, homemade produce, plants, woven rugs, charity and surprise stalls. Free admission. Coffee shop open.
Alton Community Centre
10am - 2pm
4St Lawrence Church Furniture Sale
In addition to second hand furniture, we sell bric-a-brac, books, crockery, glassware, books, videos, and CDs. Coffee and tea are also available. All the proceeds go towards youth work in the Greater Alton Parish. If you wish to donate items, please contact the Parish Administrator on 01420 83234, on weekday mornings.
St Lawrence Parish Centre, Vicarage Hill
9am-12.30pm
9Easter MarketAlton Community Centre
9-11am
11Farmers' MarketMarket Square
May 2009
2Community Centre Indoor Market
Stalls include jewellery, craft, cards, homemade produce, plants, woven rugs, charity and surprise stalls. Free admission. Coffee shop open.
Alton Community Centre
10am - 2pm
2St Lawrence Church Furniture Sale
In addition to second hand furniture, we sell bric-a-brac, books, crockery, glassware, books, videos, and CDs. Coffee and tea are also available. All the proceeds go towards youth work in the Greater Alton Parish. If you wish to donate items, please contact the Parish Administrator on 01420 83234, on weekday mornings.
St Lawrence Parish Centre, Vicarage Hill
9am-12.30pm
9League of Friends of Treloar School and College Plant SaleThe Marjorie Gill Horticultural Centre, Treloar College, Holybourne
10am-12.30pm
9Alton Spring FestivalTown Centre
June 2009
6Community Centre Indoor Market
Stalls include jewellery, craft, cards, homemade produce, plants, woven rugs, charity and surprise stalls. Free admission. Coffee shop open.
Alton Community Centre
10am - 2pm
6St Lawrence Church Furniture Sale
In addition to second hand furniture, we sell bric-a-brac, books, crockery, glassware, books, videos, and CDs. Coffee and tea are also available. All the proceeds go towards youth work in the Greater Alton Parish. If you wish to donate items, please contact the Parish Administrator on 01420 83234, on weekday mornings.
St Lawrence Parish Centre, Vicarage Hill
9am-12.30pm
13Farmers' MarketMarket Square
July 2009
4Community Centre Indoor Market
Stalls include jewellery, craft, cards, homemade produce, plants, woven rugs, charity and surprise stalls. Free admission. Coffee shop open.
Alton Community Centre
10am - 2pm
4St Lawrence Church Furniture Sale
In addition to second hand furniture, we sell bric-a-brac, books, crockery, glassware, books, videos, and CDs. Coffee and tea are also available. All the proceeds go towards youth work in the Greater Alton Parish. If you wish to donate items, please contact the Parish Administrator on 01420 83234, on weekday mornings.
St Lawrence Parish Centre, Vicarage Hill
9am-12.30pm
11Alton Food FestivalHigh Street
August 2009
1Community Centre Indoor Market
Stalls include jewellery, craft, cards, homemade produce, plants, woven rugs, charity and surprise stalls. Free admission. Coffee shop open.
Alton Community Centre
10am - 2pm
1St Lawrence Church Furniture Sale
In addition to second hand furniture, we sell bric-a-brac, books, crockery, glassware, books, videos, and CDs. Coffee and tea are also available. All the proceeds go towards youth work in the Greater Alton Parish. If you wish to donate items, please contact the Parish Administrator on 01420 83234, on weekday mornings.
St Lawrence Parish Centre, Vicarage Hill
9am-12.30pm
8Farmers' MarketMarket Square
September 2009
5Community Centre Indoor Market
Stalls include jewellery, craft, cards, homemade produce, plants, woven rugs, charity and surprise stalls. Free admission. Coffee shop open.
Alton Community Centre
10am - 2pm
5St Lawrence Church Furniture Sale
In addition to second hand furniture, we sell bric-a-brac, books, crockery, glassware, books, videos, and CDs. Coffee and tea are also available. All the proceeds go towards youth work in the Greater Alton Parish. If you wish to donate items, please contact the Parish Administrator on 01420 83234, on weekday mornings.
St Lawrence Parish Centre, Vicarage Hill
9am-12.30pm
12Farmers' MarketMarket Square
October 2009
3Community Centre Indoor Market
Stalls include jewellery, craft, cards, homemade produce, plants, woven rugs, charity and surprise stalls. Free admission. Coffee shop open.
Alton Community Centre
10am - 2pm
3St Lawrence Church Furniture Sale
In addition to second hand furniture, we sell bric-a-brac, books, crockery, glassware, books, videos, and CDs. Coffee and tea are also available. All the proceeds go towards youth work in the Greater Alton Parish. If you wish to donate items, please contact the Parish Administrator on 01420 83234, on weekday mornings.
St Lawrence Parish Centre, Vicarage Hill
9am-12.30pm
10Farmers' MarketMarket Square
November 2009
7Community Centre Indoor Market
Stalls include jewellery, craft, cards, homemade produce, plants, woven rugs, charity and surprise stalls. Free admission. Coffee shop open.
Alton Community Centre
10am - 2pm
7St Lawrence Church Furniture Sale
In addition to second hand furniture, we sell bric-a-brac, books, crockery, glassware, books, videos, and CDs. Coffee and tea are also available. All the proceeds go towards youth work in the Greater Alton Parish. If you wish to donate items, please contact the Parish Administrator on 01420 83234, on weekday mornings.
St Lawrence Parish Centre, Vicarage Hill
9am-12.30pm
7Farmers' MarketMarket Square
December 2009
5Community Centre Indoor Market
Stalls include jewellery, craft, cards, homemade produce, plants, woven rugs, charity and surprise stalls. Free admission. Coffee shop open.
Alton Community Centre
10am - 2pm
5St Lawrence Church Furniture Sale
In addition to second hand furniture, we sell bric-a-brac, books, crockery, glassware, books, videos, and CDs. Coffee and tea are also available. All the proceeds go towards youth work in the Greater Alton Parish. If you wish to donate items, please contact the Parish Administrator on 01420 83234, on weekday mornings.
St Lawrence Parish Centre, Vicarage Hill
9am-12.30pm
6Yuletide FestivalTown Centre
10am-4pm
12Farmers' MarketMarket Square
This programme is co-ordinated by Alton Initiatives Management Ltd. For event inclusion contact us