Chawton and Jane Austen Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

The only tour of Chawton guided by an Italian lady who lives in the village.

During this one-and-a-half-hour walking tour, you will have the opportunity not only to discover the village that Jane Austen knew and loved and its connection to her life, but also to get a glimpse into what life is like today in an authentic English village based the guide's personal experience as a Chawton resident.

This is a perfect day trip from London to a quintessentially English countryside village that offers a perfect blend of history, culture and lifestyle.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The tour is on pavements and paved roads, but there are a couple of short sections on grassy and dirt areas, so it may not be suitable for people in wheelchairs or mobility scooters.

The walk is easy and relaxed, but comfortable shoes and suitable clothes for the unpredictable British weather are advisable.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Information about the connections between many of the village cottages and Jane Austen

Tips on what to see, where to eat and stay in the area.

Guided tour of Chawton village

Anecdotes and fun facts about life in the village today based on my experience as a Chawton resident.

Food and transfers to/from the participants' place of arrival or stay.

Entrance to Jane Austen's House (must be pre-booked on the house website).

Entrance to Chawton House (can be purchased on site).

What To Expect

Chawton

I look forward to spending a day together on the footsteps of Jane Austen! This tour is a perfect day-trip from London to discover an authentic English countryside village with unique connections to one of the most famous writers in the world. Chawton is a picture-perfect, quintessentially English village in the heart of the South Downs National Park, in Hampshire with fairy tale thatched cottages, a beautiful park and cosy stone church But Chawton is best known for being the place where Jane Austen lived happily the final eight years of her life and wrote or completed most of her famous novels, including Emma and the final version of Pride & Prejudice. As the world celebrate the anniversary of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, 2025 is definitely the perfect year to visit Chawton. On this one-and-a-half-hour guided tour, I will take you on a journey of discovery through the village that Jane Austen knew and loved and provide you with lots of information about the connections between many of the beautiful village cottages and Jane’s life. In addition, I will give you glimpse into what life is like in an English village today based on my personal experience of Chawton resident.

1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Jane Austen's House

The House where Jane Austen lived the final eight years of her life with her mother, sister (both named Cassandra) and best friend Martha Lloyd. The tour starts outside Jane Austen’s House, that is right in the heart of the village, and ends outside Chawton House, the country mansion inherited by her brother Edward. In my introduction I’ll provide you with some general information about this important building although, for a proper deep dive, I strongly encourage you to visit it before or at the end of my tour – it is definitely worth it! Jane Austen’s House is today a well-run museum managed by a Foundation and is generally considered the best place in the world to immerse yourself into Jane Austen’s world. Access to Jane Austen’s House in NOT included in my tour. My advice is to book your ticket in advance on the House’s website as access is limited and in high demand.

Admission Not Applicable

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Tour del Villaggio di Chawton e dei suoi Legami con Jane Austen (in Italiano)