Alton to Chawton Walking Tour in the Footsteps of Jane Austen
This tour is not only a 'full immersion' into the world of Jane Austen in two of her favourite DA spots in East Hampshire, but also a perfect day trip from London to discover the true English countryside.
It's the only tour of Chawton and Alton DA DA dato by an Italian who has lived in Chawton for years and tells the wonderful world of the English countryside through her blogs and videos followed DA thousands of people around the world.
In addition to immersing yourself in the magical world of Jane Austen, by joining the tour you will also discover how to live in an authentic English village together with those who live there.
It's really a tour suitable for everyone that perfectly combines history, culture and lifestyle.
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Alton to Chawton Walking Tour in the Footsteps of Jane Austen
What's included in Alton to Chawton Walking Tour in the Footsteps of Jane Austen
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Alton
During this two and a half hour tour I will take you to discover the places that marked the life and inspired the works of Jane Austen and accompany you along the path that she herself used to take when an DA goes from Chawton, the village where she lived with her mother and sister, to the nearby town of Alton to shop or visit friends or family. The tour departs from Alton train station and follows the "Jane Austen Trail" to Chawton. Alton is a beautiful town in Hampshire surrounded by 360-degree DATA from the beautiful countryside of southern England which is about 70 kilometres from London and half an hour from Winchester. In its old town there are many buildings associated with the life of Jane Austen that are mentioned in her letters. In this first part of the tour, I will take you to discover Alton and the places related to the author of Pride and Prejudice, as well as providing some information related to the history and present of this beautiful town.
Chawton
After visiting Alton, the tour continues to the nearby village of Chwaton (about 1.2 miles from the center of Alton) along the "Jane Austen Trail", the route she herself used to travel when going from place to place. The route is flat and passes entirely on sidewalks so it is suitable for everyone. Chawton is a delightful village in the South Downs National Park, with thatched fairytale cottages, beautiful parkland and a romantic stone church. But Chawton is above all the place where Jane Austen lived happily the last eight years of her life and wrote most of her novels. 2025 is the right year to visit Chawton because it is the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen. In this part of the tour I will take you to discover the village that Jane Austen knew and loved and offer you a taste of how to live in an English village starting from my daily experience as a resident of Chawton.
Jane Austen's HousePass-by Only
The house where Jane Austen lived for eight years with her mother, sister Cassandra and best friend Martha Lloyd before her untimely death on July 18, 1817. The tour departs and arrives in front of Jane Austen's House, which is right in the middle of Chawton village. In my introduction I will provide some general and contextual information about this important building, although, for a complete knowledge, I invite you to visit it at the end of my tour because it is really worth it. Jane Austen's House is now a well-run foundation museum and is universally considered the best place in the world to immerse yourself in the life of this extraordinary writer. I suggest you book your visit in advance on the Jane Austen’s House website because admission is limited and, due to the celebrations for the two hundred and fiftyth anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, in 2025 there are many visitors from all over the world.
Inclusions
- Guided walk along the Jane Austen Trail between Alton and Chawton (about 2.5 km).
- Guided view of the town of Alton in Hampshire and its links with Jane Austen.
- Anecdotes about my life in the village of Chawton.
- Advice on what to see, where to eat or where to stay in the area.
- Guided tour of the village of Chawton with references to his links with Jane Austen.
- Food and transfer to/from the meeting/arrival points of the tour or overnight stay of the participants.
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The meeting point is in the paved area on the left side of Alton railway station using from the main entrance. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour departure time (11am). The tour will depart on time at the scheduled time.
End Points
- The tour ends in the grassy area in front of Jane Austen's House, in the centre of Chawton village.
