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Jane Austen's House

Jane Austen's House

Chawton
Near Alton
Hampshire
GU34 1SD

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Opening Times

April/May (17 Apr 2024 - 26 May 2024)
DayTimes
Monday - TuesdayClosed
Wednesday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00
May Bank holiday (6 May 2024)
DayTimes
Monday10:00 - 17:00
May half term (27 May 2024 - 2 June 2024)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00
Summer (3 June 2024 - 29 Sept 2024)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00
October (2 Oct 2024 - 27 Oct 2024)
DayTimes
Monday - TuesdayClosed
Wednesday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00
October half term (28 Oct 2024 - 3 Nov 2024)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00
November (9 Nov 2024 - 10 Nov 2024)
DayTimes
Saturday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00
Winter (14 Nov 2024 - 22 Dec 2024)
DayTimes
Monday - WednesdayClosed
Thursday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00
Jane Austen's Birthday (16 Dec 2024)
DayTimes
Monday10:00 - 17:00
Christmas/New Year (28 Dec 2024 - 30 Dec 2024)
DayTimes
Saturday - Monday10:00 - 17:00
January (6 Jan 2025 - 7 Jan 2025)
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January/February (11 Jan 2025 - 28 Feb 2025)
DayTimes
Monday - WednesdayClosed
Thursday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00
March (6 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025)
DayTimes
Monday - TuesdayClosed
Wednesday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00
Easter school holidays (1 Apr 2025 - 14 Apr 2025)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00

* 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.

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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, 3rd January 2024 - Sunday, 21st April 2024

Exhibition: Satire and Scandal at Jane Austen's HouseExhibition: Satire and Scandal at Jane Austen's HouseThis colourful display dives into the brutal and hilarious world of Georgian cartoons that Jane Austen and her contemporaries would have known well. From Royalty, politics and world events to food, fashion and culture, nothing was safe from the caricaturists of the day.
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Sunday, 28th April 2024 - Sunday, 28th April 2024

Virtual Tour of Jane Austen's House: Australia SpecialVirtual Tour of Jane Austen's House: Australia SpecialThis exclusive online event, hosted by an expert guide from Jane Austen's House, will use their beautiful virtual tour to show you around the House and outbuildings. As part of a small group, you will enjoy a guided walk through of our virtual tour with lots of opportunities to chat and to ask…
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Thursday, 9th May 2024 - Thursday, 9th May 2024

Virtual Book Club: Pride and Prejudice with Jane Austen's House (Online Event) Virtual Book Club: Pride and Prejudice with Jane Austen's House (Online Event)Join Jane Austen's House for their Virtual Book Club – a lively online space to discuss all things Jane Austen! The fourth session will focus on Jane Austen's most famous novel, Pride and Prejudice.
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Friday, 17th May 2024 - Friday, 17th May 2024

Virtual Tour of Jane Austen's HouseVirtual Tour of Jane Austen's HouseJoin Jane Austen's House for a guided walk through of their beautiful virtual tour! ​​​​​​​This exclusive online event, hosted by an expert guide from Jane Austen's House, will use their beautiful virtual tour to show you around the House and outbuildings. As part of a small group, you will enjoy…
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Saturday, 18th May 2024 - Saturday, 18th May 2024

Chawton Guided Village Walk: Jane Austen's HouseChawton Guided Village Walk: Jane Austen's HouseThis fun, relaxed guided walk will take you back in time, to discover the village Jane Austen knew and loved. Walk in Jane's footsteps and learn about her love of nature, village life, houses and views she knew, and the importance of village life in shaping her writing. ​​​​​​​Throughout the walk,…
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Saturday, 18th May 2024 - Saturday, 18th May 2024

Guided Tour: Mansfield Park at Jane Austen's HouseGuided Tour: Mansfield Park at Jane Austen's HouseJoin Jane Austen's House for a very special tour to celebrate the 210th anniversary of the publication of Mansfield Park in 2024. This tour will follow the story of Jane Austen's mature and serious third novel. As part of a small group, you will enjoy an early morning tour of the House before it…
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Tuesday, 21st May 2024 - Tuesday, 21st May 2024

Online Talk: Martha Lloyd – Food & Friendship with Jane Austen's HouseOnline Talk: Martha Lloyd – Food & Friendship with Jane Austen's HouseMartha Lloyd and Jane Austen were born to be best friends. Neighbours, daughters of clergymen, sister-writers. In the 1790s, around the time that Jane was writing early drafts that would become Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility, Martha was starting work on what is now known as Martha…
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Saturday, 22nd June 2024 - Sunday, 30th June 2024

Jane Austen Regency WeekJane Austen Regency WeekJane Austen Regency Week Alton Saturday 22nd - Sunday 30th June 2024 Jane Austen Regency Week Alton 2024 sees a full program of events beginning with Regency Day & Market on Saturday 22nd June from 10.00am till 3.00pm in Alton High Street There will also be the ever popular Alton Regency Ball along…
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Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£12.75 per ticket
Art Fund Members£6.40 per ticket
Child aged 6-16£6.00 per ticket
Disabled (Carer Free)£10.00 per ticket
Family (1 Adult & up to 3 Children)£18.00 per ticket
Family (2 Adults & up to 3 Children)£30.00 per ticket
Jane Austen Society Members£6.40 per ticket
Seniors£12.00 per ticket
Young Person (17-26)£10.00 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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    Recent Reviews:

    • Michelle G
      Eastbourne, United Kingdom
      Lovely house with excellent staff
      5 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 20th March 2024
      We went for a special talk on International Women's Day, and it was wonderful. The house is lovely, and it feels as though Jane could have just left the room. All the staff were very friendly and... Read full review
    • dragonara2
      Honiton, United Kingdom
      Helpful staff
      4 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 21st March 2024
      We booked online in advance as visitor numbers re restricted owing to inside space. we arrived early so had time for coffee at the good cafe opposite the house. staff were helpful in explaining the... Read full review
    • Navigator794548
      Vienna, Austria
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Outstanding
      5 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 10th April 2024
      We had very enjoyable day out at the Jane Austen House. The Scandal and Pride and Prejudice exhibitions were particularly well done. Also great to visit somewhere with such knowledgeable and friendly... Read full review
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