Service Description

It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen loved the English countryside and that Chawton and the nearby town of Alton are two of the places where she was happiest. On this two-and-a-half-hour tour in English, you will have the opportunity to discover the places connected to Jane Austen in this beautiful part of Hampshire and walk along the route she used to take to go to Alton to shop or visit friends and relatives. The tour starts outside Alton railway station and follows the Jane Austen Trail to Chawton – it is a flat walk of 1.7 miles that takes an hour to complete at a relaxed pace. Along the trail, we will discover the buildings associated to Jane Austen mentioned in her or her friends’ letters. As we arrive in Chawton, the tour proceeds though this quintessentially English village and explores the connections between Jane’s life and many of the village cottages. This tour is a deep dive into the world of Jane Austen in Chawton and Alton and offers a glimpse into what life is like in an English village today based on my personal experience of living here in Chawton. The walk is not difficult, but my advice is to wear comfortable footwear and suitable clothes for the unpredictable British weather. The tour is on pavements and paved roads, but there are a couple of sections on grassy and dirt areas, so it may not be suitable for people in wheelchairs. For information about accessibility, please contact me at ciao@passionecampagnainglese.com If the tour is not available on your preferred date, please contact me at the email address above. I will do my best to accommodate your needs, if possible. If you're interested in learning more about Jane Austen, I would highly recommend visiting Jane Austen’s House or Chawton House before or after my tour. Entrance to both Jane Austen’s House and Chawton House is NOT included in my tour and must be booked separately. I highly recommended that you book your visit to Jane Austen's House in advance, as admission is limited. For more information, please visit janeaustens.house. In Chawton, there is a country pub, The Greyfriar, and two tea rooms, Cassandra's Cup and The Old Kitchen (located inside Chawton House). By booking the tour through this website, you declare that you have read and accept all the conditions set out in the General Terms & Conditions, Terms of Service and Privacy Policy published in the Legal Notice section of this website. Please read these documents before booking.