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Jane Austen's House
Near Alton
Hampshire
GU34 1SD
Opening Times
| January (6 Jan 2025 - 7 Jan 2025) | ||
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| January/February (11 Jan 2025 - 28 Feb 2025) | ||
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| Monday - Wednesday | Closed | |
| Thursday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| March (6 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| Easter school holidays (1 Apr 2025 - 14 Apr 2025) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| April/May (17 Apr 2025 - 26 May 2025) | ||
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| Monday - Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| May half term (27 May 2025 - 2 June 2025) | ||
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| Summer (3 June 2025 - 28 Sept 2025) | ||
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| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| October (2 Oct 2025 - 27 Oct 2025) | ||
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| Monday - Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| October half term (27 Oct 2025 - 3 Nov 2025) | ||
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| November (8 Nov 2025 - 10 Nov 2025) | ||
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| Winter (13 Nov 2025 - 21 Dec 2025) | ||
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| Monday - Wednesday | Closed | |
| Thursday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| December (15 Dec 2025 - 21 Dec 2025) | ||
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| Christmas/New Year (27 Dec 2025 - 30 Dec 2025) | ||
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* 23rd February – 24th March: House closed. Garden only open Saturdays and Sundays. Please see below for details.
We will be closed between 23rd February – 24th March to carry out planned restoration and conservation work in the House. You will not be able to visit the main house during this period.
The site will be completely closed Monday – Friday. At weekends the Garden, Historic Kitchen, Bakehouse, Gift Shop, and pop-up displays will be open from 10am – 4pm.
Over this period, we will not be selling advance tickets and admission will be by donation only. Thank you for your support and understanding.
Opening times are 10am – 5pm with last admission at 4pm. Please check opening times before travelling.
The house will be open in addition to the timings above across Hampshire school holidays and most spring and summer bank holidays. Please check the attraction's website for details.
Map & Directions
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Road Directions
Jane Austen's House is located in the rural village of Chawton near the town of Alton in Hampshire. The historic city of Winchester is just over 15 miles to the south west of the village, and the market town of Farnham is 10 miles to the west.
Jane Austen's House and the village of Chawton are just off the A31 at the A31/A32 roundabout near the town of Alton. Free parking is provided in the public car park opposite the Museum beyond the pub car park.
Public Transport Directions
By Train:South Western Railway operate a regular service between London Waterloo and Alton, which is just 2 miles from the House. A taxi service can be found at the station in Alton for the onward journey.
By Bus: The number 64 Stagecoach service runs daily between Alton train station and Winchester (Broadway), while the number 38 service from Petersfield to Alton offers a less frequent alternative option stopping directly outside the House in Chawton. Please always check the Stagecoach website before travelling.
