Children’s Entertainer in Alton

Halls for Hire in Alton

If you’re looking to hire a hall in alton then I have a longer list here. Here are a few:

• Alton Assembly Rooms: The Alton Assembly Rooms offer a range of spaces for hire, including the Ballroom, the Austen Suite, and smaller meeting rooms
• Alton Community Centre: The Alton Community Centre provides event spaces for hire, including a main hall, meeting rooms, and a kitchen.
• Alton Maltings Centre: The Alton Maltings Centre offers a range of spaces for hire, including the Main Hall, the Lower Hall, and meeting rooms.
• Alton Rugby Club: Alton Rugby Club provides event spaces for hire, including a clubhouse with a bar area and function rooms.
• Alton Methodist Church Hall: The Alton Methodist Church Hall provides a hall and meeting rooms for hire.
• Alton Town Hall: The Alton Town Hall offers event spaces for hire, including the Assembly Room and the Council Chamber.

Here are some fun facts about alton:

Jane Austen Connection: Alton is famous for its association with the renowned author Jane Austen. She lived in nearby Chawton and attended church services at St. Lawrence Church in Alton. The church’s rectory is believed to have inspired scenes in her novel “Sense and Sensibility.”

Sweet Tooth: Alton is home to one of the UK’s oldest and most famous confectionery brands, “Polo.” Polo mints were first produced in Alton in 1948 by the Rowntree Company, now owned by Nestlé.

Watercress Line: Alton is the northern terminus of the Mid Hants Railway, also known as the Watercress Line. This heritage railway runs vintage steam and diesel locomotives between Alton and Alresford, passing through picturesque countryside and watercress beds.

Alton Pancake Race: Every Shrove Tuesday, Alton hosts a traditional pancake race in the town center. Participants, often dressed in costume, race through the streets while flipping pancakes in frying pans.

Alton’s Old Police Station: The Old Police Station in Alton is a historic building that dates back to the Victorian era. It now houses a community centre, café, and arts space.

Gilbert White’s House and Garden: Nearby Selborne, just a short distance from Alton, is the former home of naturalist Gilbert White.

Celebrities from Alton

1. Gilbert White: Gilbert White was an English naturalist and ornithologist born in Selborne, near Alton, in 1720. His pioneering work, particularly his book “The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne,” made him one of the earliest and most influential naturalists in Britain.
2. David Icke: David Icke, a former professional footballer, sports broadcaster, and conspiracy theorist, was born in Leicester but spent much of his childhood in Alton. He later became known for his controversial views and writings on various topics.
3. Ian Ogilvy: Ian Ogilvy, an English actor known for his roles in television series such as “Return of the Saint” and “Upstairs, Downstairs,” was born in Woking, Surrey, but grew up in Alton, Hampshire.
4. Nina Conti: Nina Conti, a comedian and ventriloquist known for her unique style of comedy, was born in Hampstead, London, but spent part of her childhood in Alton. She has appeared on numerous comedy shows and won several awards for her performances.
5. Charlie Higson: Charlie Higson, an English author, actor, and comedian, best known for being one of the creators and stars of the sketch comedy series “The Fast Show,” lived in Alton during his childhood.

Best children’s parties in Alton

If you’re looking for the best children’s party idea in alton then look no further than Jared Gale. Jared’s earned a reputation fro being the best entertainer in the area, both by children, parents and other magicians. He performs magic shows, runs full parties and teaches magic workshops all over the local area.

A children’s entertainer in alton can vary in cost depending on experience, the services offered and where they are traveling from. Prices for a 1/2 hour magic show would be between £100-£150 and for a 2 hour package £2-300 is the norm. Jared’s prices are all listed on this website.