Park Close Road is handily placed for so many of the town’s facilities and attributes. The Waitrose store, several shops, junior and infant schools, The Alton House Hotel, St Mary’s Church, a real ale inn, doctors and dental surgeries, a chemist and bus services, as well as the station, are in the immediate neighbourhood. Aldi and Lidl are also nearby. A commuter service to London Waterloo operates with a minimum journey time of 67 minutes, whilst the Watercress Line runs to the Itchen Valley town of Alresford. Hangers Way, a spectacular 21 mile long footpath through the South Downs, starts by Alton station. The High Street leads to varied shops, Sainsbury’s and M&S stores, churches, restaurants and bistros, and the library. Recognised for its historic connections with Jane Austen, the English civil war and brewing, this walker friendly town also has recreation at Anstey Park and the sports centre, fitness clubs, senior schools, Alton HSDC College and two golf courses.
