Title: Visit Alton: 2026 Travel Guide for Alton, Marlborough | Expedia.com [Hotels in Alton](https://expedia.com/Alton-Hotels.d553248635974904730.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Alton](https://expedia.com/Alton-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635974904730.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Alton](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Alton.d553248635974904730.Car-Rental-Guide)[Alton Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Alton.d553248635974904730.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Alton ## Travel Guide ![Climbing a big hill in the English countryside -#springfun](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5637/fc4d5f47-4a3b-4ea9-9ecf-9d5c21c0aa6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Climbing a big hill in the English countryside -#springfun](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5637/fc4d5f47-4a3b-4ea9-9ecf-9d5c21c0aa6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Church of England parish church of All Saints, Alton Priors, Wiltshire: morning view from the northeast. All Saints' is redundant parish church in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974904730/ab410ab0-c94b-430a-a5cd-048ca49e1553.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974904730/ab410ab0-c94b-430a-a5cd-048ca49e1553.jpg) by [Kevin Farmer](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/32558) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Sarsen Stones under a tree at Alton Priors Wilts. The coloured stone has a White Horse etched into it.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974904730/e5ba6de3-e96f-41b3-9b1b-13cb1082f843.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974904730/e5ba6de3-e96f-41b3-9b1b-13cb1082f843.jpg) by [Michael Murray](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/16938) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Ripening wheat near Alton Priors The minor road heads over the horizon on its way to Pewsey.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974904730/300dd36b-bd55-466c-9a57-505b6a72099f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974904730/300dd36b-bd55-466c-9a57-505b6a72099f.jpg) by [Maurice Pullin](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/14368) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Alton Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248635974904730) - Alton Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Alton ![Village Hotel Swindon](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12300/12299/3e4af14b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Village Hotel Swindon Shaw Ridge Leisure Park Swindon England Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay $67 nightly $81 total Mar 15 - Mar 16 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swindon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews) Access to pool and gym should be included in price. Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F15%2F2026&endDate=3%2F16%2F2026&selected=12299&PinnedHotelID=12299&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974904730) ![Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23300/23229/08e5e2f1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon Pipers Way Swindon England $61 nightly $73 total Mar 6 - Mar 7 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Swindon. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (518 reviews) Great staff, good gym, food ok but it’s the dated rooms that let it down Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F7%2F2026&selected=23229&PinnedHotelID=23229&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974904730) ![Leonardo Hotel Swindon ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2640000/2631500/2631422/a5c86301_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Leonardo Hotel Swindon Fleming Way Swindon England $56 nightly $67 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swindon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Very clean and convenient for town centre and railway station. Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=2631422&PinnedHotelID=2631422&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974904730) [See all 985 properties in Alton](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=2%2F28%2F2026®ionId=553248635974904730) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![The Bear ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108880000/108877300/108877296/ccd18d3f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Bear 1 High St Marlborough England Stay at this aparthotel in Marlborough. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions The Merchant's House Marlborough ... 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Alton hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974904730&startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27)[Feb 26 - Feb 27](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974904730&startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974904730&startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28)[Feb 27 - Feb 28](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974904730&startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974904730&startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F1%2F2026)[Feb 27 - Mar 1](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974904730&startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F1%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974904730&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026)[Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974904730&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Nice for a walk and to see the sights with Silbury Hill just across the road and within walking distance to Avebury. The entrance is nice but you don’t get to see the full length - is only 3 galleries](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092203/12d06998-a79b-4080-85c6-b246b2b2d3d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### West Kennet Long Barrow You can find out about the history of Avebury with a visit to West Kennet Long Barrow. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/West-Kennet-Long-Barrow-Marlborough.d6092203.Vacation-Attraction) #### Avebury Stone Circle After visiting Avebury Stone Circle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Avebury. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Avebury-Stone-Circle-Marlborough.d6157317.Vacation-Attraction) #### Avebury Manor You can find out about the history of Avebury with a trip to Avebury Manor. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Avebury-Manor-Marlborough.d553248621532491264.Vacation-Attraction) #### The Merchant's House Marlborough You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in The Merchant's House Marlborough during your trip to Marlborough. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/The-Merchants-House-Marlborough-Marlborough.d553248621555971249.Vacation-Attraction) #### Silbury Hill Find out about the history of Avebury when you spend time at Silbury Hill. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Silbury-Hill-Marlborough.d6092201.Vacation-Attraction) #### West Kennet Ave You can find out about the history of Avebury with a visit to West Kennet Ave. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/West-Kennet-Ave-Marlborough.d553248621533024156.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Private Sunrise or Sunset Viewing of Stonehenge with Bath & Lacock](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/329574/e0805207-7964-4903-9400-f08e2b8cdc3e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Sunrise or Sunset Viewing of Stonehenge with Bath & Lacock $187 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/private-sunrise-or-sunset-viewing-of-stonehenge-with-bath-lacock.a329574.activity-details) ![From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46928407/5ac18fe7-8084-4522-9eb2-767f4270827f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour $109 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/from-birmingham-stonehenge-and-bath-day-tour.a46928407.activity-details) ![Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47291578/b024b9f6-55a3-4dac-91a7-acd08af6faaa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol $122 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/stonehenge-cotswold-villages-from-bristol.a47291578.activity-details) ![Half-Day Small-Group Tour to Stonehenge from Bath](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50189801/a3fe13df-d9df-4b87-9431-3484f5ca312c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half-Day Small-Group Tour to Stonehenge from Bath, inc Entry $96 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/half-day-small-group-tour-to-stonehenge-from-bath.a50189801.activity-details) ![Stonehenge, Avebury,Cotswolds. Small group day tour from Bath](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51089947/bf602a28-01a7-4d7f-852d-b33fd7f9e297.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Stonehenge, Avebury,Cotswolds. Small group day tour from Bath $89 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/stonehenge.a51089947.activity-details) ![Bath Abbey](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49809567/fa5e6c31-64d3-4a5a-a59c-9dd7de6c9a9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Smartphone photography Walking Tour Around Bath $55 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/private-smartphone-photography-walking-tour-around-bath.a49809567.activity-details) [See all activities in Alton](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Alton.d553248635974904730.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Alton ![Bluebells in West Wood Marlborough Wiltshire England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5637/6c05d628-8783-4dc5-acba-6d8549194583.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Marlborough ![beautiful landscape around the Pewsey, Wiltshire, South of England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125401/41e899af-da98-447a-8a35-a126228b9477.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Pewsey - Cities near Alton - Places of interest [Marlborough](https://expedia.com/Marlborough.dx5637)[Pewsey](https://expedia.com/Pewsey.dx6125401) - [Stonehenge ](https://expedia.com/Stonehenge-Salisbury.d6050515.Vacation-Attraction) - [Thames River ](https://expedia.com/Thames-River-England.d553248621532493801.Vacation-Attraction) - [Swindon Designer Outlet ](https://expedia.com/Swindon-Designer-Outlet-Central-Swindon-North.d6150824.Vacation-Attraction) - [Castle Combe Circuit ](https://expedia.com/Castle-Combe-Circuit-Chippenham.d6157327.Vacation-Attraction) - [Avebury Stone Circle ](https://expedia.com/Avebury-Stone-Circle-Marlborough.d6157317.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kennet & Avon Canal ](https://expedia.com/Kennet-Avon-Canal-England.d553248621533024150.Vacation-Attraction) - [North Wessex Downs ](https://expedia.com/North-Wessex-Downs-England.d553248621593965841.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lydiard Park ](https://expedia.com/Lydiard-Park-Swindon.d6150820.Vacation-Attraction) - [Old Sarum ](https://expedia.com/Old-Sarum-Salisbury.d6092197.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lacock Abbey ](https://expedia.com/Lacock-Abbey-Chippenham.d6092207.Vacation-Attraction) - [Thames Path ](https://expedia.com/Thames-Path-Wandsworth.d736897300854419456.Vacation-Attraction) - [Museum of the Great Western Railway ](https://expedia.com/Museum-Of-The-Great-Western-Railway-Central-Swindon-North.d6150816.Vacation-Attraction) - [Welford Park ](https://expedia.com/Welford-Park-Newbury.d6084013.Vacation-Attraction) - [Wilton House ](https://expedia.com/Wilton-House-Salisbury.d6092199.Vacation-Attraction) - [Coate Water Country Park ](https://expedia.com/Coate-Water-Country-Park-South-Swindon.d6176607.Vacation-Attraction) - [Woodhenge ](https://expedia.com/Woodhenge-Salisbury.d6094908.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs ](https://expedia.com/Cranborne-Chase-And-The-West-Wiltshire-Downs-England.d553248635997928308.Vacation-Attraction) - [Uffington White Horse ](https://expedia.com/Uffington-White-Horse-Faringdon.d6092219.Vacation-Attraction) - [Iford Manor and the Peto Garden ](https://expedia.com/Iford-Manor-And-The-Peto-Garden-Bradford-on-Avon.d6157340.Vacation-Attraction) - [Malmesbury Abbey ](https://expedia.com/Malmesbury-Abbey-Malmesbury.d6094203.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bowood Golf & Country Club ](https://expedia.com/Bowood-Golf-Country-Club-Calne.d553248621563222628.Vacation-Attraction) - [Royal Wootton Bassett Old Town Hall ](https://expedia.com/Royal-Wootton-Bassett-Old-Town-Hall-Swindon.d553248621532491270.Vacation-Attraction) - [Boscombe Down Aviation Collection ](https://expedia.com/Boscombe-Down-Aviation-Collection-Salisbury.d553248621555971320.Vacation-Attraction) - [Swindon and Cricklade Railway ](https://expedia.com/Swindon-And-Cricklade-Railway-Swindon.d6150818.Vacation-Attraction) - [Manor House Golf Club ](https://expedia.com/Manor-House-Golf-Club-Chippenham.d553248621532491384.Vacation-Attraction) - [The Courts Garden ](https://expedia.com/The-Courts-Garden-Trowbridge.d553248621532491232.Vacation-Attraction) - [Corsham Court ](https://expedia.com/Corsham-Court-Corsham.d6157332.Vacation-Attraction) - [Deanwood Park Golf Course ](https://expedia.com/Deanwood-Park-Golf-Course-Newbury.d6260340.Vacation-Attraction) - [Avebury Manor ](https://expedia.com/Avebury-Manor-Marlborough.d553248621532491264.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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