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Alton to Chawton Walking Tour in the Footsteps of Jane Austen

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Overview

This tour is not only a 'full immersion' into the world of Jane Austen in two of her favourite places in East Hampshire, but also a perfect day trip from London to discover the true English countryside.

It is the only tour of Chawton and Alton led by an Italian who has lived in Chawton for years and who tells the wonderful world of the English countryside through her blogs and videos followed by thousands of people in Italy and 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.

What's Included

  • 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.
  • Food and transfer to/from the meeting/arrival points of the tour or overnight stay of the participants.
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Meeting Location

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Station Rd
Alton GU34 2PZ, UK

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Alton GU34 1SD
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The tour ends in the grassy area in front of Jane Austen's House, in the centre of Chawton village.

What To Expect

Alton

On this two-and-a-half-hour Italian 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 she used to take when she went from Chawton, the village where she lived, 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 Hampshire town surrounded by 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.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Jane Austen's House (Pass By)

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.
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Chawton House (Pass By)

The manor house inherited from Jane Austen's brother Edward, along with the entire Chawton estate and many other estates in the counties of Hampshire and Kent.Jane Austen often speaks of Chawton House in her letters and jokingly calls it "The Big House", , the Great House in Italian.The residence is managed by a foundation and is very nice to visit (entrance fee not included in the turret) but has a beautiful public park of several hectares that is open to the public all year round.I invite you to visit Chawton House at the end of my tour because it is a splendid example of a typical English country house with beautiful interiors and many links to Jane Austen. Advance booking is not required - tickets can be purchased directly on site.
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St Nicholas Church

The beautiful Victorian church dedicated to St Nicholas which is now the parish of the village of Chawton but which, in the time of Jane Austen, was the private chapel of the Knight family and was part of the Chawton House estate owned by her brother Edward.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Alton to Chawton Walking Tour in the Footsteps of Jane Austen?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Alton to Chawton Walking Tour in the Footsteps of Jane Austen?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • 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.
  • Guided walk along the Jane Austen Trail between Alton and Chawton (about 2.5 km).
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and transfer to/from the meeting/arrival points of the tour or overnight stay of the participants.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Alton to Chawton Walking Tour in the Footsteps of Jane Austen is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Alton to Chawton Walking Tour in the Footsteps of Jane Austen will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • 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.
  • Guided walk along the Jane Austen Trail between Alton and Chawton (about 2.5 km).
  • Food and transfer to/from the meeting/arrival points of the tour or overnight stay of the participants.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
  • This tour 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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