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Jane Austen's House Museum

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Jane Austen's House Museum

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  • Jane Austen's House, Alton
  • Jane Austen's writing table
  • Jane Austen's bedroom
  • Jane Austen's House Museum
  • Garden through trees
  • House from the garden

Contact Info

Chawton
Near Alton
HAMPSHIRE
GU34 1SD
Tel: +44 01420 83262
Email
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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

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

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

Day Opening Times
Monday 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday 10:00 - 17:00
Friday 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
Bank Holiday 10:00 - 17:00

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

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

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

Events

Monday, 21st January 2013 - Friday, 31st May 2013

The Story of Pride and Prejudice Exhibition
more info

Saturday, 8th June 2013 - Monday, 30th September 2013

Impressions Art Exhibition
more info

Saturday, 13th July 2013 - Saturday, 13th July 2013

Impressions: A Poetry Workshop
more info

Saturday, 7th September 2013 - Saturday, 7th September 2013

Pride and Prejudice Play Reading
more info

Tuesday, 1st October 2013 - Tuesday, 31st December 2013

Pride & Prejudice Costume Exhibition
more info

Saturday, 5th October 2013 - Saturday, 5th October 2013

Looking at the clothes in Jane Austen's Wardrobe
more info

Tickets information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff*
Adult ticketfrom £7.50
Concessions/studentsfrom £6.00
Child aged 6 - 16from £2.50
Children under 6free

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

Provider Preferences

  • Indoor Attraction - Largely an indoor attraction but also has garden and out buildings

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.

Parking & Transport

  • Coach parking - Space for two coaches in Car Park opposite
  • Off-road parking
  • Parking (free)
  • Railway station within 5 miles
  • Railway station within walking distance - Yes but a bit of a walk!
  • Secure cycle parking - can be arranged

Catering

  • Outdoor eating area - garden for picnics
  • Picnic Site

Payment Methods

  • Approx length of visit - 1 - 5 hours
  • Delta accepted
  • Maestro Accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Solo accepted
  • Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free
  • Visa accepted

Establishment Features

  • All weather attraction
  • Dogs admitted on a lead - garden only
  • Groups by arrangement - Groups of between 15 and 60 people are welcome. Essential to prebook. After introductory talk, large groups must divide to go round house.
  • Printed Material in Foreign Languages
  • Toilets

Specialist Features

  • Cyclists welcome

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

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