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Jane Austen's House
Near Alton
Hampshire
GU34 1SD
Opening Times
| May-October (25 May 2026 - 4 Oct 2026) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| October (5 Oct 2026 - 25 Oct 2026) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| October half term (26 Oct 2026 - 1 Nov 2026) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| Early November (2 Nov 2026 - 8 Nov 2026) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Friday | Closed | |
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
| November/December (9 Nov 2026 - 13 Dec 2026) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Wednesday | Closed | |
| Thursday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
| December (14 Dec 2026 - 20 Dec 2026) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
| Christmas closed (21 Dec 2026 - 27 Dec 2026) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | Closed | |
| New Year (28 Dec 2026 - 3 Jan 2027) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Wednesday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
| Thursday - Sunday | Closed | |
* Opening hours are 10am – 5pm with last admission at 4pm, except November and December 2026 where opening hours are 10am-4pm with last admission at 3pm. There are days when we may need to amend these opening times.
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.
Exceptions: Mondays 8th June, 13th July, 10th August and 14th September, when we will be closed for conservation and care of collections.
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.
