If you’ve found a place in Alton to tie the knot, why not organise some special activities for the big weekend? There are lush parks, stunning churches and fascinating museums to explore in the town centre, and if you’re happy to venture out a little further, you’ll find a wealth of entertainment. Alton and the surrounding area is known by many as ‘Jane Austen country’, as the iconic novelist used to live in Chawton, just one mile down the road. There she worked on six of her most famous works and nowadays tourists can visit the house she lived in, as it has been turned into a museum dedicated to her life and works.
If you’re travelling with children, take them on a trip on the Watercress Line, one of the only remaining functioning steam trains in the country. Sit back as you trundle through the Hampshire countryside and take in the picturesque views. Or, if you’re after an adrenaline kick, enjoy a day out at Alton Towers theme park and see for yourself what the hype is about! There are plenty of exciting events in the town throughout the year, too. Be sure to visit the village market which occurs every Tuesday and pick up a few treats like local produce and artisanal gifts.
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