Jane Austen's House Museum
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The novelist Jane Austen is known worldwide for her popular novels describing the society of pre-industrial England.
She spent the last eight years of her life here at Chawton in the 17th century house which is now preserved in her memory. She wrote some of her best and most popular work here.
Come and visit us and let us tell you the story of Jane Austen and her family.
January to mid-February, open weekends only.
Opening Times
| Open New Year |
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| Open (01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012) |
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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 - Wheelchair access is ground floor only.
- 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
Prices
| Ticket Type | Tariff |
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| Adult ticket | £7.50 per ticket |
| Child aged 6 - 16 | £2.00 per ticket |
| Children under 6 | Free |
| Concessions/students | £6.00 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.
