Jane Austen's House Museum

From 1809 until 1817 Jane Austen lived in Chawton village near Alton with her mother, sister and their friend Martha Lloyd. Restored to the rural Hampshire she loved, Jane turned again to writing and it was in this house that she produced her greatest works, revising all previous drafts and writing Mansfield Park, Emma and Persuasion in their entirety.

The house in which Jane lived so happily is now a museum to her life. The Museum showcases Austen family portraits and memorabilia, original manuscripts and a bookcase containing first editions of her novels. Visitors can stand behind the modest occasional table at which Austen wrote, or spend time in the pretty garden that the Austen women so enjoyed. The recreated historical kitchen and bakehouse are also open to visitors.

2013 is the 200th anniversary of the publication of Jane’s best loved book Pride and Prejudice. The Museum will be celebrating all year with a range of events and activities.

The Museum is open all year (weekends only January – mid February). A well-stocked shop provides perfect gifts for every Austen fan. Refreshments are available in the village. Coach groups welcome.

Opening Times

February - May 16/02/2013 - 31/05/2013

June - August 01/06/2013 - 31/08/2013

September - December 01/09/2013 - 31/12/2013

* Last entry 4pm, closed 24th - 26th December

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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.