Places to visit - follow Jane Austen's footprints

Visiting some of the following Hampshire attractions which are proud of their literary connections

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  Jane Austen House and Museum, Chawton
  Where Jane wrote and revised her major novels. Now a museum containing her memorabilia and artefacts.

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  Chawton House Library
  Where Jane's brother used to live and is now home to the Centre for the Study of Early English Women's Writing, 1600 - 1830.

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  Steventon Church
  The small village church in north Hampshire where Jane's father was the Rector and where she worshipped.

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  Hampshire Archives and Local Studies, Winchester

  Outstanding collections of national and international importance including parish registers, letters and poems relating to the Austens.

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  Winchester Cathedral
  The resting place of Jane Austen.
  Jane's funeral was held in Winchester Cathedral and she is buried in the north aisle.

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  The Vyne
  Impressive 16th-century house, dating back to Henry VIII's reign, now a National Trust property... where Jane used to dance.

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  Beaulieu Abbey
  One of the great monasteries dissolved by Henry VIII, which the Austens used to pass on their boat trips to the New Forest.

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  Bucklers Hard
  An 18th century village, part of the Beaulieu Estate, where ships from Nelson's navy were built. Another fine view enjoyed by the Austens from the Beaulieu river.

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  Netley Abbey
  An extensive and inspiring ruin, in a peaceful and beautiful setting visited by the Austens on family excursions.

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  Royal Naval Museum
  Jane's brothers Francis and Charles joined the Navy, and were based in Portsmouth.

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  Whitchurch Silk Mill
  Where silk was made for the BBC1 serial 'Pride & Prejudice'.
  Built on the River Test in Hampshire in 1800, during the reign of King George III. Silk has been woven here since the 1820/1830s.