Chawton Travel Guide

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  • Sheep grazing by the churchyard, Chawton, UK
      Sheep grazing by the churchyard,...
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  • St. Nicholas's Church, Chawton, Hampshire, UK
      St. Nicholas's Church, Chawton,...
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  • Jane Austen's house in Chawton, Hamphire, UK
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  • Headstones of Jane Austen's mother and sister
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  • Jane's House
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St. Nicholas's Church

St. Nicholas's Church, Chawton

 Jefie Says:  St. Nicholas's Church is located just a short walk away from Jane Austen's home in Chawton. Jane worshiped there until her weakening health no longer allowed her to walk up to the church. The church is open to visitors free of charge (donations are welcome). There are... 

Jane Austen's house

Jane Austen's house, Chawton

 Jefie Says:  Upon the death of her father, Jane Austen moved from Bath to Chawton in 1809 with her mother and sister Cassandra. As much as she had despised living in Bath, Austen felt right at home in Chawton and the years she spent there were her most productive as a writer. While in... 

If you like Jane Austen, don't miss this!

If you like Jane Austen, don't miss this!, Chawton

 saraheg77 Says:  I love Jane Austen, so this stop was a must on my list. This is the house where Jane was living at the end part of her life. The tour was nice and leisurely and wasn't crowded when we were there. There were lots of descriptions and interesting facts to read in and around her... 

Restaurants  

The Greyfriar: Great food in a real English pub

The Greyfriar: Great food in a real English pub, Chawton

 Jefie Says:  Not that there are much restaurants to choose from in Chawton but still, after visiting Jane Austen's house, I would highly recommend stopping at The Greyfriar for lunch or dinner. This charming English pub serves really delicious food (you can take a look at the online menu... 

Transportation  

A Regency walk!

A Regency walk!, Chawton

 Jefie Says:  The best (and nicest) way to get to Chawton is to take the train to Alton, and from there walk down Winchester Road to Chawton. Jane Austen was a great walker and she often made the short trip on foot between Chawton and Alton to go shopping or to visit some acquaintances.... 

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 I love Jane Austen, so this stop was a must on my list. This is the house where Jane was living at the end part of her life. The tour was nice and leisurely and... 

 

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The home of Jane Austen

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 This charming little village located in Hampshire would probably go unnoticed by most travelers if it weren't for the fact that the famous English author Jane Austen (1775 - 1817) lived there from... 

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Jane Austen's House in Chawton

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 Here is the last house that Jane Austen lived in. It was located in Chawton, England. 

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