The exterior of Jane Austen's House, Chawton.

Jane Austen's House

Chawton
Near Alton
Hampshire
GU34 1SD

Tel: 01420 83262

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Opening Times

Summer (3 June 2025 - 28 Sept 2025)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00
October (2 Oct 2025 - 27 Oct 2025)
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Monday - TuesdayClosed
Wednesday - Sunday10:00 - 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 - WednesdayClosed
Thursday - Sunday10:00 - 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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* The House will be closed for essential conservation work on Monday 7th July, Monday 11th August, Monday 8th September.

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.

Events

Wednesday, 9th October 2024 - Wednesday, 31st December 2025

 Jane Austen's small wooden writing table. A quill and letter sit on the table.Jane Austen and the Art of Writing Exhibition at Jane Austen's HouseJane Austen's House will launch their anniversary programming with the opening of a brand-new permanent exhibition, Jane Austen and the Art of Writing, which will celebrate and centre Jane Austen as a ground-breaking and ambitious writer in the very house where she created her six beloved novels.…
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Friday, 12th September 2025 - Friday, 12th September 2025

Goldfinch Books in AltonPoetry Evening at Goldfinch BooksKick off Jane Austen's Persuasion & Poetry Festival in style with another fabulous event produced in partnership with Winchester Poetry Festival.
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Friday, 12th September 2025 - Friday, 12th September 2025

Mindful Painting Workshop at Jane Austen's HouseWorkshop: Mindful Painting at Jane Austen's HouseJoin inspiring watercolour artist Kristina Kivu for a day of playful explorations of art, nature and mindfulness. This workshop is a gentle invitation to slow down, relax your nervous system and nurture your creativity.
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Friday, 12th September 2025 - Saturday, 20th September 2025

The Drawing Room at Jane Austen's HousePiano Practice at Jane Austen's HouseJane Austen's House are welcoming competent pianists who wish to practice on our 1813 Clementi square piano for an hour each morning during their Persuasion Festival – just as Jane Austen used to do. 
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Friday, 12th September 2025 - Sunday, 21st September 2025

Jane Austen's House from the garden in Autumn.  Brown and orange leaves carpet the ground. Persuasion & Poetry Festival at Jane Austen's HouseJane Austen's House will host a series of mini festivals throughout 2025 to celebrate Jane Austen's special anniversary year. ​​​​​​​This autumnal festival will be themed around Jane Austen's last completed novel, Persuasion, with a particular focus on poetry, walking and nature. Visitors can…
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Saturday, 13th September 2025 - Saturday, 13th September 2025

Jane Austen's writing table at Jane Austen's HouseSense and Sensibility: A Poetry Workshop at Jane Austen's HouseWelcoming new and experienced poets, Maura Dooley will lead an inspiring workshop in which lines and phrases from Jane Austen's novels and poems will be used as starting points for new work of your own.
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Saturday, 13th September 2025 - Saturday, 13th September 2025

Talk: Jane Austen's Love of Poetry at Jane Austen's HouseTalk: Jane Austen's Love of Poetry at Jane Austen's HouseJoin poet Maura Dooley as she reads from and discusses some of the poets Jane Austen loved, Jane Austen's own poems and poetry written by Maura Dooley herself, in response to time spent at Austen's home in Chawton.
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Sunday, 14th September 2025 - Sunday, 14th September 2025

Botanicals Workshop at Jane Austen's HouseBotanicals of the Regency: Crafting with Nature in Jane Austen's World at Jane Austen's HouseIn this gentle and immersive workshop, you'll step into the world of Jane Austen — not the ballroom, but the stillroom: the quiet heart of the home, where fragrant herbs and garden blooms were transformed into remedies, comforts, and delights.
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Sunday, 14th September 2025 - Sunday, 14th September 2025

Bringing Jane Austen's Garden to Life: A Conversation with Molly WilliamsTalk: Bringing Jane Austen's Garden to Life: A Conversation with Molly Williams at Jane Austen's HouseJoin author Molly Williams for an in-depth look at the creative journey behind Jane Austen's Garden: A Botanical Tour of the Classic Novels. In this engaging lecture, Molly will discuss her research and writing processes—uncovering how she blended literature and history to bring Austen's botanical…
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Monday, 15th September 2025 - Monday, 15th September 2025

Jane Austen's brother Edward AustenTalk: Edward Austen's Inheritance at Jane Austen's HouseJoin local historian Martin Caddick for a fascinating talk about the Austen family and their rich relations, the Knights. The story follows Jane's older brother Edward, and examines details of his inheritance of the Knight family fortunes - without which Jane, Cassandra and their mother would never…
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Tuesday, 16th September 2025 - Tuesday, 16th September 2025

Sewing Circle at Jane Austen's House, photo by Luke ShearsSewing Circle at Jane Austen's HouseJoin fellow crafters and creatives at Jane Austen's House for a morning of your own sewing, knitting or embroidery in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, this session is open to all. 
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Wednesday, 17th September 2025 - Wednesday, 17th September 2025

Drop in and Write! at Jane Austen's HouseDrop-in and Write! at Jane Austen's HouseJoin Jane Austen's House for a quiet and inspiring creative writing session. No need to book – just drop in and write!
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Thursday, 18th September 2025 - Thursday, 18th September 2025

Drop in and Draw at Jane Austen's HouseDrop in and Draw at Jane Austen's HouseJoin Jane Austen's House for a quiet and creative drawing session. Bring your own project or just start sketching!
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Friday, 19th September 2025 - Friday, 19th September 2025

The cottage garden at Jane Austen's HouseGarden Tour at Jane Austen's HouseJoin the Head Gardener at Jane Austen's House for a fascinating guided tour of their lovely cottage garden, learning about the planting scheme, layout, and how the garden is cared for.
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Saturday, 20th September 2025 - Saturday, 20th September 2025

Talk: The Lawless Land of Jane AustenTalk: 'The Lawless Land of Jane Austen' at Jane Austen's HouseJoin historical dress expert Mark Wallis for a fascinating exploration of the darker side of Jane Austen's world… This swashbuckling talk will range from naval history and piracy to press-gangs, smugglers and the threat of invasion. As an expert on historical dress, Mark offers a unique viewpoint…
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Saturday, 20th September 2025 - Saturday, 20th September 2025

The Regency Wardrobe by fine artist Stephanie SmartTalk: The Regency Wardrobe at Jane Austen's HouseJoin fine artist Stephanie Smart for a fascinating talk about the creation of The Regency Wardrobe, on display throughout Jane Austen's House from 9 September to 16 November 2025.
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Saturday, 27th September 2025 - Saturday, 27th September 2025

Talk: Specialist Embroiderer Jenny Adin-Christie at Jane Austen's HouseTalk: Specialist Embroiderer Jenny Adin-Christie at Jane Austen's HouseJoin Jane Austen's House for a fascinating talk as specialist hand embroiderer Jenny Adin-Christie leads you through the journey of her now 25 year career, discussing her unique approach to stitch, which marries tradition with innovation.
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Saturday, 13th December 2025 - Sunday, 21st December 2025

 Jane Austen's House in winter.  Frost is on the ground and a red wreath decorates the door. Jane Austen’s Birthday Celebration Week at Jane Austen's HouseJane Austen's House will host a series of mini festivals throughout 2025 to celebrate Jane Austen's special anniversary year. The Birthday Festival will see the House dressed for the festive season with traditional Georgian decorations, scents and recipes, and offering visitors the chance to…
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Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£15.00 per ticket
Art Fund Members£7.50 per ticket
Child aged 6-16£7.25 per ticket
Disabled (Carer Free)£11.00 per ticket
Family (1 Adult & up to 3 Children)£26.00 per ticket
Family (2 Adults & up to 3 Children)£40.00 per ticket
Jane Austen Society Members£7.50 per ticket
Seniors£14.50 per ticket
Young Person (17-26)£11.00 per ticket

Children under 6 free.

For group bookings, visit https://janeaustens.house/visit/groups/

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled Parking - Available on request
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Ramp/Level Access - Wheelchair access is ground floor only.
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors
  • Wheelchair user accessible - ground floor only (upstairs can be viewed virtually via a 360° degree virtual tour)

Catering

  • Picnic Site
  • Restaurant - Cafe and Restaurant/Pub opposite the museum

Children & Infants

  • Baby changing
  • Outdoor children’s play area

Parking & Transport

  • Coach parking - Two allocated coach bays within the village car park
  • Free parking - In village car park opposite museum
  • Parking (free)

Payment Methods

  • Approx length of visit - 1 - 5 hours

Provider Preferences

  • Indoor Attraction - Largely an indoor attraction but also has garden and out buildings

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups

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      299
    • Average
      52
    • Poor
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    • Terrible
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    Recent Reviews:

    • StephenCr0ss
      Dublin, Ireland
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Worth the entrance fee but book in advance
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 26th May 2025
      Best to make an online booking as limited number of people allowed in any viewing. Well worth the £15 to see the house. Excellent features and staff. Read full review
    • jeannas2013
      London, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Friends getaway
      Beautiful surroundings and Jane Austen’s vibe
      5 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 29th May 2025
      If you are a fan of Jane Austen’s literature and the movies, this place is a must to visit. The house and the gardens are lovely, all furniture has been kept from her time. She spent there last 8... Read full review
    • helgre2016
      Chelmsford, United Kingdom
      Austen Mania
      4 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 14th June 2025
      A lovely little museum of Austin memorabila. In addition to Jane, Cassandra's art is currently on display as well. You see Jane writing table and an insight into breakfast time. Lovely dressing up... Read full review

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