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Pubs and breweries of Alton - a guided walk.

The 'Lion's Bench, The Butts, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1RD

  • 14 Sep 2024
  • In person
  • Pre-booking preferred

A historical guided walk of the pubs and brewery sites in Alton Hampshire - 'the Burton of the South'. A leisurely 2 hour plus walk through Alton to see the sites of Alton's pubs and breweries with two stops at local pubs to sample local beers.

A guided walk at a leisurely pace, duration about 2 hours 15 minutes - 3miles maximum.
The walk will highlight most of the pubs and brewery sites in the Hampshire town of Alton - sometimes referred to as the 'Burton of the South'.
Being sited at the source of the river Wey (with it's lovely waters) Alton has been a brewery town for hundreds of years.
With over 40 points of 'Beer' interest and other historical anecdotes about the town we take a leisurely stroll through the town, plus for those who wish we have time to sample local beers in two venues. Note participants are expected to buy their own beer.
All are welcome including dogs.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:
1500

Location & directions

The 'Lion's Bench, The Butts, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1RD

Directions:
Lion's Bench - The Butts Alton. Location is close by the A31 exit at the west end of Alton by-pass. Near the A339 Limited parking nearby please park in one of the town centre car parks - fees apply Station is circa 25 minutes walk away - however walk finishes near the station.
Contact on day:
Paul Ebbutt
Telephone number:
+447887628298

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking preferred
Booking conditions:
Ideally maximum of 20 Well behaved Dogs on lead welcome
Booking contact name:
Paul Ebbutt
Booking telephone number:
+447887628298
Booking email:
[email protected]
Booking opens:
10 Aug 2024 12:00 AM
Booking closes:
13 Sep 2024 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

Wheel chair users will need assistance - entry to pubs visited have a couple of steps at the entrance. Generally the route is on accessible pavements and roads.

Additional information

Be prepared if wet weather is forecast - it is an open air event.

Max no of people per tour:
20
Est. tour duration:
2 hour(s) 15 minute(s)

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