Jane Austen's House Museum

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Overview
Jane Austen lived and wrote here from 1809 to 1817. Restored to look as it would have done in the early 1800s, items in the collection include Jane's writing table, letters and jewellery.
Features

  • Opening Times
  • Opening Times: Open daily Feb-May and Sep-Dec, 10.30-4.30; Jun-Aug 10-5. Closed 24-26 Dec

  • Facilities
  • Parking nearby

  • Children
  • Suitable for children of all ages
Location
CHAWTON, Alton, GU34 1SD
About the area
Hampshire’s varied landscape of hills and heaths, downlands and forests, valleys and coast are without rival in southern England. Hike across the chalk downland of the north Hampshire ‘highlands’, meander along peaceful paths through unspoilt river valleys of the Test, Itchen, Avon and Meon, or explore the lonely salt marshes and the beautiful medieval forest and heathland of the New Forest.
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Jane Austen's House Museum

Recommended by Visit England Logo
Overview
Jane Austen lived and wrote here from 1809 to 1817. Restored to look as it would have done in the early 1800s, items in the collection include Jane's writing table, letters and jewellery.
Features
  • Opening Times
  • Opening Times: Open daily Feb-May and Sep-Dec, 10.30-4.30; Jun-Aug 10-5. Closed 24-26 Dec
  • Facilities
  • Parking nearby
  • Children
  • Suitable for children of all ages
Location
CHAWTON, Alton, GU34 1SD
About the area
Area image
Hampshire’s varied landscape of hills and heaths, downlands and forests, valleys and coast are without rival in southern England. Hike across the chalk downland of the north Hampshire ‘highlands’, meander along peaceful paths through unspoilt river valleys of the Test, Itchen, Avon and Meon, or explore the lonely salt marshes and the beautiful medieval forest and heathland of the New Forest.