"The home of Jane Austen" Chawton by Jefie

Chawton Travel Guide: 5 reviews and 8 photos

Sheep grazing by the churchyard, Chawton, UK

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 1809 to 1817 and wrote some of her most celebrated novels in a lovely cottage house located at the heart of the village. There isn't much to see and do in Chawton but this won't stop true Jane Austen fans (like myself) from making the trip to England's countryside to visit the home of one of Britain's most beloved writers.

Last visit to Chawton: May 2005
Intro Written Feb 10, 2006
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Perhaps Jane once had a beer at this pub in Alton? - Chawton

A Regency walk! Transportation (1)

The best (and nicest) way to get to Chawton is to take the train to Alton, and from there walk down Winchester Road to... more travel advice

The Greyfriar in Chawton, Hampshire, UK - Chawton

Great food in a real English pub Restaurants (1)

Not that there are much restaurants to choose from in Chawton but still, after visiting Jane Austen's house, I would... more travel advice

St. Nicholas's Church, Chawton, Hampshire, UK - Chawton

St. Nicholas's Church Things to Do (2)

St. Nicholas's Church is located just a short walk away from Jane Austen's home in Chawton. Jane worshiped there until... more travel advice

Jane Austen's house in Chawton, Hamphire, UK - Chawton

Jane Austen's house Things to Do (2)

Upon the death of her father, Jane Austen moved from Bath to Chawton in 1809 with her mother and sister Cassandra. As... more travel advice

Comments (6)

TheWanderingCamel Dec 29, 2009 at 3:28 PM Report Abuse

A must for Janeite's visiting England.
iwys Nov 28, 2008 at 10:22 AM Report Abuse

Good tips and nice photos of Chawton. I come from Hampshire and so know it very well. I love Jane Austen's novels too. She also spent part of her life in Southampton, where you can walk a Jane Austen trail.
BTMonica Jul 21, 2008 at 7:47 AM Report Abuse

I've never heard of Chawton, and I'm not sure if I ever honestly want to visit the town. It looks very creepy.
MikeDarcy Jul 13, 2008 at 5:28 AM Report Abuse

This village reminds me of the opening setting of the Movie Werewolf in London. I am huge admirer of everything English-especially what I consider to be one of the world's greatest institutions: the English Pub!
Joseph69 Jan 22, 2007 at 5:46 PM Report Abuse

I thought I'd checkout a different page today... Baaaaaaa! The Greyfriar is so typical of England eh? I love these old pubs in little towns/villages. I wish I can be there now enjoying a beer and watching football (EPL) on the TV. Nice pics too. Joe. ;)
planxty Aug 3, 2006 at 5:03 PM Report Abuse

Hi Isa, fascinating Chawton page. I've been to Alton several times but never made it this far - must do it next time. fergy.