If you have to make a long journey to attend the course why not make along week end of it?

There are many places of interest around Alton and many more within a few miles. Just a mile or so from where we run the course is Jane Austin’s house which is open in the summer and sometimes during the winter. The village of Chawton has a delightful tae shop opposite the house. A little further away is the White Horse, better known locally as the pub with no name…years ago the sign was stolen and has never been replaced so it keeps the name…or rather doesn’t.  A 30 minute drive southwards will get you to Portsmouth and the naval museum along with the Mary Rose and HMS Victory.

Anyone with a fear of flying should think about how dangerous sea travel was by comparison.

Now another form of travel thatmay be of interest to you is the Watercress Line Railway which runs from Alton Station to Arlsford a trip of about 20 minutes on a real steam train. Within a short walk of the station there is an interesting walk which will show you the clear fresh water needed for growing the famous crop of watercress.

Further to the west is the historic town of Winchester where you can see  King Arthur’s round table .  Nearby is the cathderal, where you will find the tomb of Jane Austin.