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- English
- Italian
This is the only tour of Chawton led by someone who actually lives in the village: an Italian and British resident with a deep love for the English countryside, who regularly shares its places, traditions and way of life through Passione Campagna Inglese on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.
Laura’s unique perspective combines Jane Austen’s Chawton with the village as it exists today, allowing you to discover not only its literary history but also what it really feels like to live in this very special corner of rural England.
During this two-hour walking tour, offered separately in either Italian or English, Laura will take you on a journey through the village Jane Austen knew and loved. She will reveal its many connections with Austen’s life and novels, while also sharing what it is like to live in an English village today, drawing on her own experience as a resident of Chawton.
The tour is truly is an experience for everyone, not only Jane Austen's enthusiasts: a perfect day trip from London to one of the most beautiful and quintessentially English villages in southern England: a place with a very special atmosphere, offering a unique combination of culture, beauty, English country life and extraordinary connections with one of the giants of English and world literature.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The tour meeting point is in the grassy area outside Jane Austen's House. Entrance to Jane Austen's House is NOT included in the tour. Our guide will have a badge with the Passione Campagna Inglese Tour logo. The tour starts promptly at the set time. Please arrive at least 10 minutes in advance.
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
I look forward to spending a day together on the footsteps of Jane Austen! This tour is a perfect day-trip from London to discover an authentic English countryside village with unique connections to one of the most famous writers in the world. Chawton is a picture-perfect, quintessentially English village in the heart of the South Downs National Park, in Hampshire with fairy tale thatched cottages, a beautiful park and cosy stone church But Chawton is best known for being the place where Jane Austen lived happily the final eight years of her life and wrote or completed most of her famous novels, including Emma and the final version of Pride & Prejudice. As the world celebrate the anniversary of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, 2025 is definitely the perfect year to visit Chawton. On this one-and-a-half-hour guided tour, I will take you on a journey of discovery through the village that Jane Austen knew and loved and provide you with lots of information about the connections between many of the beautiful village cottages and Jane’s life. In addition, I will give you glimpse into what life is like in an English village today based on my personal experience of Chawton resident.
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Jane Austen's House (Pass by)
The House where Jane Austen lived the final eight years of her life with her mother, sister (both named Cassandra) and best friend Martha Lloyd. The tour starts outside Jane Austen’s House, that is right in the heart of the village, and ends outside Chawton House, the country mansion inherited by her brother Edward. In my introduction I’ll provide you with some general information about this important building although, for a proper deep dive, I strongly encourage you to visit it before or at the end of my tour – it is definitely worth it! Jane Austen’s House is today a well-run museum managed by a Foundation and is generally considered the best place in the world to immerse yourself into Jane Austen’s world. Access to Jane Austen’s House in NOT included in my tour. My advice is to book your ticket in advance on the House’s website as access is limited and in high demand.
Admission ticket free -
Chawton House (Pass by)
The Elizabethan country manor house inherited by Jane Austen's brother Edward in 1797, along with the Chawton estate and many other properties in Hampshire and Kent. Jane Austen often mentions Chawton House in her letters and warmly refers to it as “The Great House”. During the tour, we will stop outside the entrance to Chawton House, where I will provide some general information and context about this important building. However, for a more complete experience, I invite you to visit it at the end of my tour, as it is really worth seeing. The house is managed by a foundation and is beautiful inside. It has a splendid park covering 275 acres, which is mostly open to the public all year round free of charge. Chawton House is a splendid example of a typical English gentry country mansion with beautiful interiors and many connections to Jane Austen. Entrance to the House is NOT included in my tour. Advance booking is not necessary - tickets can be purchased directly on site.
Admission ticket free -
2St Nicholas Church
The beautiful Victorian church that is now the parish church of the village of Chawton but which, in Jane Austen's day, was the private chapel of the Knight family and part of the Chawton House estate inherited by her brother Edward Austen Knight.
10 minutes • 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 is on pavements and paved roads, but there are a couple of short sections on grass and dirt areas, so it may not be suitable for people in wheelchairs or mobility scooters.
- 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.
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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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