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	Alton, Staffordshire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Alton is a village in the county of Staffordshire, England, north of Uttoxeter.
		Nearby Alton Towers was a mansion owned by the Earls of Shrewsbury and designed by August Pugin, with the gardens and park designed by Celebrity (he featured on several episodes of Art Attack one legged architect, affectionally nicknamed Capability Brown, by those close to him.
		Alton Towers is now a leisure theme park.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alton,_Staffordshire (178 words)

	GENUKI: Alton
		"Alton, or Alveton, is a large and well-built village, picturesquely situated on the south-western side of the river and Churnet Valley Railway, on which it has a handsome station in the Italian style, four miles E of Cheadle, and seven miles NNW of Uttoxeter.
		On the opposite side of the valley, in Farley township, is Alton Towers, the princely seat of the Earl of Shrewsbury, the lord of the manor and constablewick of Alton.
		Farley, on the north side of the River Churnet is a township including Alton Towers, as already noticed, and the neat village of Farley, four miles E of Cheadle.
	www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/STS/Alton/index.html (611 words)

	Surname History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The name appears to have originated from the Norman "D' Alton" (of Alton) which was introduced to England and Ireland after the Anglo-Norman Invasion in 1066.
		This is for the burial of Andrew Alton in 1606.
		Alton of Ripley (10 acres) and William Alton of Castle Donington (which is at the junction of Derbyshire and Leicestershire) with no less than 64 acres.
	home.comcast.net /~cecil.alton/surname.htm (1359 words)

	Alton Castle - Catholic Youth Retreat Centre
		Alton Castle opened in September 1996 as a residential youth centre.
		This is reflected in the massive response from schools and youth organisations to the programmes provided at Alton Castle.
		Alton Castle is really keen to ensure that as many young people as possible can stay at the Castle and are not prohibited from doing so by limited financial resources.
	www.altoncastle.co.uk (389 words)

	BBC - Stoke and Staffordshire Features - Alton Towers history
		A Staffordshire lecturer, who is trying to piece together the history of Alton Towers, is urging people who have their own stories and pictures of the popular Staffordshire tourist attraction to contact him.
		Residents of the Staffordshire village Alton, former workers from the Alton Towers estate, and visitors from past times, are being asked to contribute to a series of videos being made about Staffordshire's best known visitor attraction.
		Anyone with information on Alton Towers history - especially those who may posses old photographs, documents or cine film, or with interesting personal reminiscences - is asked to email Gary or call him on (01782) 294537 or (01889) 505066.
	www.bbc.co.uk /stoke/features/2003/03/alton_towers.shtml (518 words)

	Alton Towers, Staffordshire: Attraction near Alton 1m
		Alton Towers is one of the top 5 UK attractions with over 2.7 million visitors per year.
		Alton Towers has a large number of rides the big 5 being: the Black Hole, Nemesis, Oblivion, Ripsaw and the Corkscrew.
		Many people only associate Alton Towers with the high profile thrill rides and overlook the beautiful gardens that have been established there for over 1000 years originally planted by the 15th Earl of Shrewsbury.
	www.uk-tourist-attractions.co.uk /Attractions/Attractions/Theme_Parks/Alton_Towers.cfm (160 words)

	Alton Towers, Staffordshire - Heywood Hall
		Alton Towers is proberly the best Theme Park in the UK, with teeth grinding rides such as Oblivion (The world's first VERTICAL roller coaster), Nemesis and Rita.
		Alton Towers is well known as the home of unique, ground breaking rides.
		Alton Towers is open everyday from March through to October.
	www.heywoodhall.co.uk /other_attractions.html (1114 words)

	Staffordshire Moorlands, Alton village holiday cottage
		is situated on the edge of the historical and beautiful village of Alton, near Alton Towers, within the Staffordshire Moorlands in the Peak District area.
		Rowan House is a sunny, south facing and inviting house, which overlooks the rolling Staffordshire countryside.
		Alton is a large village steeped in history.
	www.cottageguide.co.uk /rowanhouse (205 words)

	BBC Staffordshire - Out & About - Alton Towers
		I have been to alton towers, as i have said, 5times and this time i was dissapointed about the big amount of ques.
		i know alton towers staff do the best they can but i just didnt find time to get on all the rides that i wanted to get on.
		Alton Towers is set in 500 acres of superbly landscaped grounds in the heart of Staffordshire.
	www.bbc.co.uk /stoke/going_out/venues/a_f/alton_towers.shtml (2213 words)

	Alton, alton illinois, alton brown fan page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Alton Brown, an unorthodox chef, speaks with host Korva Coleman and shows her come of his tricks, including cooking salmon in a trashcan and using a hair.
		Alton Runners Club Aims and Objectives Alton Runners exists to encourage and support running as a means of.
		Alton, Illinois -- "One of the Most Haunted Small Towns in America" History & Hauntings Tours of Alton are Available April thru July and then for the.
	www.helpcaribbean.com /alton.html (288 words)

	Alton Community
		Its activities are not intended to be confined solely to the Alton parish.
		Situated in beautiful countryside on the edge of the peak district, Alton is a picturesque and welcoming village.
		People who are interested in participating in the Alton Community website project are invited to email the Administrator with their thoughts.
	www.alton-staffs.co.uk /about.php?PHPSESSID=0f4339045e3edb692ab01bf4c6acc33b (327 words)

	TravelBlog: Alton Towers, Staffordshire, England (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		So while I expected the rides at Alton Towers to be good, I really didn't expect the park to stack up to Disney overall.
		Part of the reason it seems more natural is that unlike Cinderella's Castle, the Alton Towers at the centre of the theme park is actually a very old and historic building.
		The theme park has evolved around the house, the gardens and the grounds which made Alton Towers famous well before the rides arrived.
	www.darlingbri.co.uk /travel/altontowers.htm (686 words)

	Alton Castle Catholic Youth Retreat Centre
		Alton Castle sits on top of a hill overlooking the Churnet Valley, with spectacular views on all sides.
		Alton Castle was the answer: even the most troubled child could not fail to be impressed and stimulated by the wonderful architecture and beautiful surroundings.
		Alton is just off the B5032, between Cheadle and Ashbourne in North Staffordshire.
	members.tripod.com /~John_Humphreys/castle.html (445 words)

	Staffordshire Hotels - Short Breaks and Special Offers
		Staffordshire combines natural beauty, lively towns and renowned attractions, with a long industrial heritage that has helped to shape the world.
		Situated in the heartland of Britain, Staffordshire is accessible from all regions of the country.
		Alton Towers - in rolling countryside to the north of Uttoxeter, this is Britain's premier theme park
	www.openroads.com /?id=staffordshire&source=mivauk (402 words)

	BBC NEWS \| UK \| England \| Staffordshire \| Alton Towers fights noise order
		Opening the appeal case on Monday the couple's barrister Stephen Hockwood QC said the court should consider the level of noise the park inflicted on its neighbours and the level of respect it should show to the Alton and Farley Conservation areas.
		The Ropers told last year's hearing at North Staffordshire Magistrates' Court how late-night firework displays, concerts and corporate weekends which involved discos and loud public address systems contributed to their misery.
		Alton Towers said at the time of the judgement that it did not believe the decision was representative of the level of actual complaints received or the feelings of the majority of local residents.
	news.bbc.co.uk /go/rss/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/staffordshire/4673555.stm (267 words)

	Alton Hotels & Accommodation near Alton in Staffordshire
		No Hotels located with Alton in the address, but those shown below are the nearest hotels to Alton, with 44 within 25.9 miles of Alton.
		Being in the heart of Staffordshire, Tillington Hall Hotel is ideally placed for exploring the surrounding countryside.
		Alton Towers theme park is a short car ride, just 17 miles away (discounted tickets available at Reception) and the busy commercial town of Newcastle-under-Lyme is popular as a regeneration growth area, attracting major companies re-locating into the area,...
	www.uk-tourist-attractions.co.uk /England_hotels/Alton_hotels.cfm (739 words)

	Alton Towers, Staffordshire - Heywood Hall
		Alton Towers is open to visitors 365 days a year.
		Alton Towers theme park is open from 19th March to 29th October 2006.
		Using ground-breaking special effects on a scale never seen before at a Alton Towers theme park, the ride — a fantastic, multi-sensory indoor experience will take families on an unforgettable adventure into the heart of the wondrous world of Willy Wonka and his great Chocolate Factory.
	www.heywoodhall.co.uk /altontowers.html (569 words)

	Alton Towers Theme Park
		As well as being a hub of activity, Alton Towers is also a haven for nature lovers.
		Alton Towers is a 3 hour drive from London and driving instructions will be on your voucher
		By Rail: Central Trains operate an all-in-one ticket to Alton Towers from selected stations in the E.Midlands and N.West, including bus connection direct to park entrance.
	www.affiliate.viator.com /brochure/product_show.jsp?CODE=2818ALTON&ID=1010&PRODUCTID=1016&AUID=4048 (555 words)

	Tourist Information on the towns and villages in Alton - Tourist Net UK guide
		Although this once quiet village has been made famous world-wide by Alton Towers, one of Britain's top tourist destinations situated on the opposite side of the Churnet valley, it still has other attractions for the visitor.
		The idea for Alton Towers came from the 15th Earl of Shrewsbury but Pugin was a great friend of the Earl's nephew, John Talbot, who succeeded him as 16th Earl.
		With Pugin's help he enlarged the house itself and was responsible for the construction of many of the Catholic churches in the area.
	www.touristnetuk.com /Wm/ns/towns/alton.htm (252 words)

	Alton Towers : Towerstimes.co.uk
		Alton Towers Theme Park is now officially open for the 2006 season with its new ride Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Ride!
		Alton Towers' Mechanical Engineering Manager has stated that the Runaway Mine Train will definitely be re-open this season, following an accident on July 20th, caused by the failure of a component in the coupling mechanism.
		Alton Towers have confirmed that 2007 will see no major new attraction at the park, instead investment will be seen throughout the park in areas such as improving the queue line experiences.
	www.towerstimes.co.uk (442 words)

	Alton Castle Catholic Youth Retreat Centre - appeal details
		"Alton Castle is doing vital work with children from all sorts of backgrounds, many of them facing terrible disadvantages.
		Alton Castle is now embarking on a bold new phase in its development.
		Two of the most important areas in need of capital funding are the Alton Castle outbuildings.
	members.tripod.com /~John_Humphreys/ac/appeal.htm (409 words)

	Alton Towers accommodation at Alton Bridge Hotel, Alton, Staffordshire, England
		Alton Towers is clearly sign posted from Motorways and connecting roads.
		Their package includes return train travel to Derby, luxury coach transfer from Derby to Alton Towers and full day entry to the theme park.
		The package includes return train travel to Uttoxeter, coach/bus transfer from Uttoxeter to Alton Towers and entry to the theme park.
	www.altonhotel.co.uk /Map.htm (333 words)

	YOXALL COTTAGE ALTON BED AND BREAKFAST ACCOMMODATION NEAR ALTON TOWERS STAFFORDSHIRE ENGLAND
		is a pretty, old red brick cottage dating back to before 1843 situated just outside the centre of Alton village and once part of the Earl of Shrewsbury's estate.
		Alton is a very attractive historic village situated in the heart of the Churnet Valley, one of the most picturesque areas in the Midlands.
		Apart from the obvious attraction of Alton Towers the area is endowed with idyllic countryside, footpaths, safe cycle ways with bike hire, National Trust properties, several old market towns, wild life centres, pottery and craft shops and museums - in fact our area has a lot to offer for all interests and ages.
	www.yoxallcottage-alton.co.uk (313 words)

	Staffordshire Bed and Breakfast Guide. Find Bed & Breakfast in Staffordshire.
		Bank House is situated 1 mile from Alton Towers and is fully licenced.
		Alton Towers, the Potteries, Staffordshire Way and market towns are within easy reach.
		Family-run bed and breakfast in the heart of the Staffordshire countryside.
	www.bedandbreakfasts-uk.co.uk /westmidlands-staffordshire.htm (268 words)

	All Staffordshire hotels
		The hotel is situated right within Alton Towers complex and with unlimited entrance to the theme park and access to the park's brand new waterpark-Cariba Creek- included in the price of the stay.
		While this hotel is only a short distance from the frenzied rides of the Alton Towers themes park and the beauty of the Peak District.
		Well placed for Birmingham to the South, Staffordshire and the Potteries to the North or a visit to Alton Towers, with easy access to the M6 and M6 toll motorway.
	www.openroads.com /?id=913 (796 words)

	Alton Community - Information, Events, Places to Stay, News and much More...
		July Minutes ALTON RURAL REGENERATION GROUP/SRB ~MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD AT THE ROYAL OAK ALTON ~ON TUESDAY 11th JULY 2006 ~ ~ ~ ~1.
		Alton Healthcentre ~ ~"We are anticipating that Prima 200 will receive the building during ~week commencing 24th July.
		April 2006 Minutes ALTON RURAL REGENERATION GROUP ~MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD AT THE ROYAL OAK ALTON ~ON TUESDAY 11th APRIL 2006.
	www.alton-staffs.co.uk (281 words)

	Alton Towers Hotels \| accommodation - hotels in Alton Towers Staffordshire
		In Alton Towers you are centrally placed in the UK to enjoy the diversity of the surrounding counties, towns, villages and landscapes.
		The hotel is situated within Alton Towers and with Park entrance and Waterpark included in the price of the stay, it is the only way to experience a short break at Alton Towers.
		The hotel is situated within Alton Towers and with unlimited Theme Park entrance and access to the Park's Waterpark included in the price of the stay, it is the only way to experience a short break at Alton Towers.
	www.kayukay.co.uk /altontowershotels.html (499 words)

	BBC NEWS \| England \| Staffordshire \| Alton Towers loses noise appeal
		Alton Towers has been ordered to come up with ways to reduce noise levels.
		The popular theme park has lost an appeal against a noise abatement order made at a private prosecution, brought by neighbouring residents in 2004.
		An Alton Towers spokesman said he hoped abatement order terms could be agreed as soon as possible.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/england/staffordshire/4708685.stm (179 words)

	Alton Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, and other places to eat and drink - Tourist Net UK Guide
		It is possible to see ALL North Staffordshire and The Staffordshire Moorlands EATING PLACES currently on file on one page but it may be very large.
		Small 17th century non-smoking establishment, set in a beautiful location on the banks of the river Churnet, closest hotel to Alton Towers.
		Admirals House is a small family run Hotel, Bar and Restaurant situated in Oakamoor village at the heart of the picturesque Churnet Valley, yet only 1.5 miles from Alton Towers.
	www.touristnetuk.com /wm/NS/food/alton.htm (292 words)

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