Jane Austen's House
Click to enlarge images below:
A 17thC house where Jane Austen lived from 1809-1817, and wrote or revised her 6 great novels. Copy letters, pictures and memorabilia. There is also a garden with old- fashioned flowers. Old bakehouse in courtyard with brick bread oven, brick wash tub and Jane's donkey cart. Large collection of documentary material. Furniture and a quilt made by Jane and her mother and sister. Illustration of her books and of her various homes. Situated in pretty village.
Opening Times
Open New Year
| 01/09/2008 - 31/12/2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:30 | 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 10:30 | 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 10:30 | 16:30 |
| Thursday | 10:30 | 16:30 |
| Friday | 10:30 | 16:30 |
| Saturday | 10:30 | 16:30 |
| Sunday | 10:30 | 16:30 |
| Bank Holiday | Closed | |
Ticket Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Adult ticket | £6.00 per ticket |
| Concession ticket | £5.00 per ticket |
| Child aged 8-18 | £2.00 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A31/A32. Off roundabout that splits A31-A32 about 0.25 mile into Chawton Village.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Alton. From station up to main road, turn left and walk straight through Alton to Chawton. Brown signed. Also Stagecoach bus 64 from Winchester or Alton. Alight at Alton Butts and walk 0.50 mile to Chawton.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Some arrangements willingly made upon prior request.
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Catering
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.After introductory talk, large groups must divide to go round house
- Maestro Accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 60
- Min group size - 15
- Solo accepted
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Toilets
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Dutch printed material
- French printed material
- German printed material
- Italian printed material
- Japanese printed material
- Spanish printed material