Jane Austen's House

Jane Austen's House

Chawton
Near Alton
Hampshire
GU34 1SD

Tel: 01420 83262

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Opening Times

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)
DayTimes
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
April/May (17 Apr 2025 - 26 May 2025)
DayTimes
Monday - TuesdayClosed
Wednesday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00
May half term (27 May 2025 - 2 June 2025)
DayTimes

* 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

Thursday, 10th October 2024 - Thursday, 10th October 2024

Jane Austen's novelsVirtual Book Club: SanditonJoin Jane Austen's House for their Virtual Book Club – a lively online space in which you'll discuss all things Jane Austen! This session will focus on Jane Austen's final unfinished novel, Sanditon.
more info

Friday, 11th October 2024 - Friday, 11th October 2024

Chawton countrysideWalk and Talk: Jane Austen and Empire at Jane Austen's HouseExplore the local countryside and enjoy a fascinating talk revealing the hidden histories of our landscape. Join Professor Corinne Fowler for a very special event, drawing on her acclaimed book 'Our Island Stories: country walks through Great Britain' and tying into the 210th anniversary of the…
more info

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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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

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      296
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    • Poor
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    Recent Reviews:

    • MaryBanks
      London,England
      Interesting visit
      5 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 6th August 2024
      Very interesting and well presented. Definitely worth a visit. It is a pity that no refreshments are available but there probably isn't room for them. Good tea room in Chawton House up the road. Read full review
    • TeesdaleMudpies
      Hawkhurst, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Well worth a visit a literary gem
      5 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 14th August 2024
      Well worth a visit whether a literary fan or not . Great family event , went with teenagers who also really enjoyed it . They also loved the dress up room , the garden is a delight to sit and ponder... Read full review
    • Lisa M
      Worcester, United Kingdom
      Atmospheric
      5 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 5th September 2024
      Beautifully presented and very interesting. Gorgeous gardens and fabulous gift shop and second hand book room. Really enjoyable. Read full review

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