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Offered languages
- English
- Italian
The only walking tour of Chawton led by a resident of the village. Laura, founder of Passione Campagna Inglese, lives in Chawton and has been sharing her passion for the English countryside for years through her Facebook, Instagram and YouTube content, followed by thousands of people around the world.
On this two-hour tour, offered on separate dates in English and Italian, Laura will introduce you to the village Jane Austen knew and loved, the places connected with her life and novels, and present-day Chawton through the perspective and personal experience of someone who lives here.
This experience is designed not only for Jane Austen enthusiasts, but for anyone wishing to discover one of the most charming villages in southern England: a perfect day trip from London combining history, literature, village life and the authentic atmosphere of the English countryside.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The meeting point is in the grassy area in front of Jane Austen’s House (admission to the house is not included). Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. The tour will depart promptly at the stated time. Your guide will be wearing a badge with the Passione Campagna Inglese Tour logo.
The tour ends outside the entrance to Chawton House, the Elizabethan country mansion inherited by Jane Austen's brother Edward, which is located at the end of the village.
Itinerary
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1Chawton
Chawton is a quintessentially English village nestled in the heart of the South Downs National Park, surrounded by the rolling countryside of Hampshire. With its picture-perfect thatched cottages, wonderful village park and historic church, it has a timeless charm that feels wonderfully removed from the modern world. Above all, Chawton is the village Jane Austen knew and loved, where she spent the final eight years of her life and found the peace and inspiration to write, revise and complete some of her most celebrated novels. Laura will guide you through Jane’s Chawton, revealing the stories and connections hidden behind its cottages and familiar landmarks, while also sharing a glimpse of village life today through her own experience as a Chawton resident.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
Jane Austen's House (Pass by)
Jane Austen’s House is one of the most treasured literary homes in England, set in the heart of the village she knew and loved. Jane spent the final eight years of her life here with her mother, her sister Cassandra and their friend Martha Lloyd, and it was within these walls that she wrote, revised or completed her novels. Today, the house is a museum and offers a wonderfully intimate glimpse into Jane Austen’s life and world. Admission is NOT included in the tour, but Laura will introduce its history and significance before your visit. We recommend booking admission in advance, as tickets are limited and often sell out.
Admission ticket free -
Chawton House (Pass by)
Chawton House is a beautiful historic country estate set in the heart of the Hampshire countryside, once inherited by Jane Austen’s brother, Edward Knight. Jane knew the house well and often mentioned it in her letters, affectionately and playfully calling it “The Great House”. Its elegant setting, family connections and timeless atmosphere make it one of the most evocative places linked to her life in Chawton. Admission to Chawton House is NOT included in the tour, but Laura will bring its story to life and reveal its close connections with Jane Austen, her family and the world she knew.
Admission ticket free -
St Nicholas Church (Pass by)
St Nicholas’ Church is a beautiful Victorian church set beside Chawton House, surrounded by the peaceful Hampshire countryside. Today it is Chawton’s parish church, but in Jane Austen’s time it was the private chapel of the Knight family and formed part of the Chawton House estate owned by her brother Edward. Its quiet setting and close connection with the Austen and Knight families make it one of the most atmospheric places in the village.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
Additional info
- 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
- The tour mainly follows pavements and paved roads, but includes a couple of short sections over grass and unpaved ground, so it may not be suitable for people with mobility issues.
- The route is entirely flat and the tour is completed at a relaxed pace, but we still recommend wearing comfortable footwear and clothing suitable for the famously unpredictable English weather.
- This tour has a maximum of 15 participants.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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