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Jane Austen's Hampshire

From her writing desk at Chawton to her grave in Winchester Cathedral, tracing Jane Austen's Hampshire, with Salisbury and Mompesson House.
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£860

Duration

5 Days

Departures from

17 May 2027

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Tour Summary

Jane Austen's Hampshire

Step into the world of one of England's most beloved authors on this charming journey through Hampshire and beyond. From her home to the historic city of Winchester, where she was laid to rest, this tour traces the places that shaped her life and inspired her timeless novels. Discover elegant manor houses, literary landmarks and historic cathedrals as you follow in the footsteps of Jane Austen through the beautiful English countryside.

Based on 30 passengers, priced per person sharing. Single supplement £150

Included in This Tour

  • 4 nights accommodation at the Norton Park Hotel, Sutton Scotney
  • Breakfast and all evening meals
  • All suggested excursions (entrance to National Trust properties if member)
  • Cancellation protection
  • 6 singles with no supplement
  • Private coach travel throughout

Tour Itinerary

Jane Austen's House

Jane Austen's House is the most treasured site dedicated to Jane Austen in the world. This is where she resided for many years and wrote and revised her 6 beloved novels, including Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility. The house is now a museum which showcases many of Austen's treasures.

Chawton House

Enjoy a guided tour of Chawton House,  an Elizabethan manor, its beautiful gardens and grounds, which once belonged to Jane Austen's brother, Edward Austen Knight.

Mompesson House NT

Mompesson House appeared in the 1995 Oscar-winning film Sense and Sensibility, where the house was the London home of Mrs Jennings. This 18th-century town house is located in the heart of Salisbury's historic Cathedral Close. The beautiful house is now owned by the National Trust.

Salisbury Cathedral

Home to Britain's tallest spire and one of the original Magna Carta, Salisbury Cathedral is a must-see. Jane Austen referenced Salisbury Cathedral in many of her works, including Northanger Abbey. At the cathedral, you will join a group tour to learn more about the history & heritage of the cathedral.

Winchester Cathedral

Jane Austen was laid to rest here at Winchester Cathedral. It is one of the largest Gothic Cathedrals in Northern Europe, measuring 560 feet long. Admire its impressive architecture and history.

Accommodation

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Norton Park Hotel

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Reserved Dates

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17 May 2027
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06 September 2027
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