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All the United Kingdom England Alton

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Alton

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Alton, England

Updated February 1, 2023

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Alton, England

The Chained Oak

A creepy tree with a local legend that inspired a nearby theme park ride.

Alton, England

Battle of Alton Bullet Holes

The door of St. Lawrence’s Church features small scars from a battle that took place nearly 400 years ago.
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The Village of Saints

Upper Froyle, England

The Village of Saints

Many of the cottages and houses of this tiny village are adorned with a local lord's collection of saintly statues.
3 miles from Alton
The Odiham pest house.

Odiham, England

Odiham Pest House

A rare survivor from the age of plagues.
7 miles from Alton
A British Tommy on the Western Front, circa 1914-1918

Odiham, England

Birthplace of the British Tommy

According to the Soldiers Account Book, the village of Odiham is home to Thomas Atkins, whose name became shorthand for all British soldiers.
7 miles from Alton
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Odiham, England

Odiham Castle

It's believed King John of England stayed at this 13th-century castle before riding off to sign the Magna Carta.
7 miles from Alton

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The Frensham Cauldron

This cauldron was said to be hidden inside a church after it was borrowed from a local witch.
7 miles from Alton
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