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Winchester Cathedral
Winchester Cathedral the final resting place of Jane Austen
Jane Austen's grave
Inside Winchester Cathedral
The crypt of Winchester Cathedral

Jane Austen Private Tour from Southampton

By Undiscovered Cotswolds
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Overview

Embark on a guided tour exploring the literary heritage of Jane Austen, starting from Southampton. You will visit her home in Chawton, where she wrote her beloved novels, and then continue to her birthplace in Steventon, where you can see the site of the family rectory and the church where her father served. The journey concludes in Winchester, where Austen spent her final days, featuring lunch at a local eatery and a walking tour of the city, culminating in a visit to the stunning Winchester Cathedral, her final resting place, before returning to Southampton.

Activity location

  • Chawton House
    • GU34 1SJ, Chawton, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Chawton House
    • GU34 1SJ, Chawton, United Kingdom

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance tickets to Chawton House and Winchester Cathedral
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch

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  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Chawton House
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
You will visit her home in Chawton, where she wrote her beloved novels. Here, you can explore the cottage where Jane Austen lived for most of her adult life and wrote six of her beloved novels.
Steventon
  • 40m
Steventon is the village where Jane Austen was born and raised. Unfortunately, the rectory where her family lived was demolished in 1824, but visitors can see the site marked by a lime tree believed to have been planted by her brother, James. We will also explore the charming village and visit the church where her father served as rector.
Winchester
  • 3h
Our next stop is the city of Winchester, where Jane Austen spent her last days. We will pause for lunch at a local pub or café before enjoying a walking tour of the city. Our final stop will be the magnificent Winchester Cathedral, where you can pay your respects at Jane Austen's final resting place.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESChawton House
    • GU34 1SJ, Chawton, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEChawton House
    • GU34 1SJ, Chawton, United Kingdom

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