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Jane Austen's House

Jane Austen's House, Alton

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

2007 1 Mar 2007 - 31 Dec 2007

Day Opening Times
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 10:30 - 16:30

2008 5 Jan 2008 - 24 Feb 2008

Day Opening Times
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - Closed
Wednesday - Closed
Thursday - Closed
Friday - Closed
Saturday 10:30 - 16:30
Sunday 10:30 - 16:30
Bank Holiday - Closed

2008 1 Mar 2008 - 31 May 2008

Day Opening Times
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 10:30 - 16:30

Tickets Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff*
Adult ticketfrom £5.00
Concession ticketfrom £4.00
Child aged 8-18from £1.00

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

 Contact Info

Chawton
HAMPSHIRE
GU34 1SD

Tel: +44 01420 83262
Email
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