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

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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Saturday, 11th October 2025 - Saturday, 11th October 2025

Jane Austens House, photo by Luke ShearsGuided House Tour: Jane Austen's HouseJoin this very special guided tour of Jane Austen's House. As part of a small group, you will enjoy an early morning tour of the House before it opens to the public.
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Sunday, 12th October 2025 - Sunday, 12th October 2025

Guided Chawton Village WalkGuided Chawton Village WalkThis 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, short…
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Friday, 31st October 2025 - Friday, 31st October 2025

Twilight Tour: Northanger Abbey at Jane Austen's HouseTwilight Tour: Northanger Abbey at Jane Austen's HouseThis Hallowe'en, join a very special, slightly spooky guided tour of Jane Austen's House! As twilight falls, you will join a small group for an exclusive private tour, after the House has closed for the day. In each room, discover objects, paintings and stories that reveal the themes, characters…
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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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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

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      301
    • Average
      52
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    Recent Reviews:

    • Judy S
      A lovely welcoming house
      5 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 24th September 2025
      What a delightful place to visit. Quite small - the whole visit was about an hour - but delightful. The house has a very calm atmosphere and tickets are timed so it never felt overcrowded. Once... Read full review
    • mrsgaskell2017
      Woodbridge, United Kingdom
      A universally charming experience
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 29th September 2025
      As a lifelong Austen fan, and now author, I had long wanted to visit Chawton Cottage. My husband and I booked tickets and our expectations were exceeded. The volunteers were friendly and... Read full review
    • Marion M
      Nyon District, Switzerland
      For Jane Austen admirers
      4 of 5 stars
      Friday, 3rd October 2025
      A nicely presented museum. This is the house where she had lived and there are many souvenirs of her time there, and nicely presented items as well as explanations in each room. The garden is pretty... Read full review

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