Foresters Rest
Alton, Southern England
Foresters Rest sits right in Alton, West Sussex, a cosy spot for two with a bus stop close at hand for getting about without the car. Gilbert White's House is right on the doorstep, while Jane Austen's House Museum lies 3.2 miles away and the Curtis Museum a little further at 3.9 miles, giving you plenty to fill a few days of gentle exploring.
Alton station, 3.9 miles from the cottage, offers a straightforward way to reach further afield if you fancy a day trip. It's a quiet base well suited to a couple wanting a relaxed break with some literary and local history nearby.
Alton station, 3.9 miles from the cottage, offers a straightforward way to reach further afield if you fancy a day trip. It's a quiet base well suited to a couple wanting a relaxed break with some literary and local history nearby.
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Events from
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Sat 14 Nov · 20:00
New Alresford Stitches Comedy Club
Alresford Recreation Centre, New Alresford · 9.8 mi
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Sat 14 Nov · 19:00
Curry Night 14/11 - Buzz Bingo Basingstoke
Buzz Bingo Basingstoke, Basingstoke · 13.9 mi
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Sat 21 Nov · 15:00
Ibiza Anthems - 90's vs 00's - Basingstoke
Labyrinth Basingstoke, Basingstoke · 13.0 mi
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Tue 24 Nov · 19:30
Speed Dating in Basingstoke @ Duck and Tipple | 30s-40s
Duck And Tipple, Basingstoke · 13.1 mi
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Foresters Rest
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Things to do
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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 0 mi
Gilbert White's House
Gilbert White's House in Selborne, Hampshire, is the former home of pioneering naturalist Gilbert Wh...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 3.2 mi
Jane Austen's House Museum
Jane Austen's House is a small independent museum in the village of Chawton near Alton in Hampshire....
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 3.9 mi
Curtis Museum
Curtis Museum sits on Alton's High Street and explores 100 million years of local history, with free...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 3.9 mi
The Allen Gallery
The Allen Gallery in Alton is an intimate museum built around one of the south's most outstanding ce...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 6.5 mi
Petersfield Museum
Local museum in Petersfield, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
🎢 Theme Parks · 6.8 mi
Go Ape Alice Holt
Go Ape Alice Holt sits in woodland near Binsted, East Hampshire, offering high ropes adventures incl...
🦁 Zoos & Wildlife · 7.3 mi
Birdworld
Birdworld is the UK's only dedicated bird park, spread across 18 acres of landscaped gardens in Berk...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 9.5 mi
Rural Life Centre
The Rural Life Centre is a living museum in the Surrey Hills, built around the collection started by...
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Places to visit
The famous spots within a day trip
Stately Home & Palace · 3 mi
Rotherfield Park
Stately Home & Palace · 5 mi
Wivelrod House
Stately Home & Palace · 6.5 mi
Gaston Grange
Stately Home & Palace · 7.9 mi
Burkham House
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