Jane Austen in June, celebration in Alton, Hampshire - where to go and what to see

Jane Austen, painted by her sister Cassandra. 1810.

Problem
When and why?
How far is it and how long will it take to drive there from London?
What is there to see?

Answers
Alton is in Hampshire.

Date
Jane Austen Regency Week in and around market town of Alton, Hampshire, England, UK; 9 day event 16-24 June, 2018, near the village of Chawton.

Time, Distance
It's about 2 hours driving time, and 51 miles via the A3 and A31.
Also 2 hours (54.3 miles) via the M4, driving southwest via Croydon.
Other places associated with Jane Austen include Bath.

JANE AUSTEN SITES
Jane Austen House and Museum, Chawton, Hampshire. Where Jane Austen lived.
Entry tickets £4-8.

Jane Austen's burial place: Winchester Cathedral.

Jane Austen Centre, 40 Gay Street, Bath BA1 2NT. Tel: (+44) 01225 443000
www.janeausten.co.uk

Useful Websites

http://ukdistance.com/route/london/alton
https://www.visit-hampshire.co.uk/explore/towns/alton

National Portrait Gallery in London has the drawing of Jane Austen by her sister Cassandra, made in 1810, therefore in public domain.

Stopping For Shopping
The Jane Austen Gift Shop sells a silver charm bracelet with charms of books, which open to show a quotation. Despite the high price of £275, the reviewers seemed very happy with their gifts.
https://www.janeausten.co.uk/product/jane-austens-novels-silver-charm-bracelet-six-book-set/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Beautiful+New+Jewellery+-+by+popular+request&utm_campaign=shop+news+17%2F3%2F18

Winchester Cathedral, where Jane Austen is buried in the nave. Photo from Wikipedia. Author of photo Matt Turner.


Author
Angela Lansbury, travel writer and photographer, author and speaker.