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Chawton House

Hampshire, England

4.7 / 5 · 302 Google reviews


Chawton House

Key facts

Operator
Chawton House Library Trust
Condition
Intact
Access
Staffed, ticketed

Pinpoint

Chawton, Alton GU34 1SJ

Telephone 01420 541010

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Possible Opening Hours*

*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.

Monday10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Elizabethan manor once owned by Jane Austen's brother, now a library and study centre run by a charity.

“Lovely setting and interesting history. Well labelled. Good guided tours. Nice tea room with indoor and outdoor space.”- Jef Crow, visitor review

Practical notes from visitors

Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.

Facilities
“The tea room, especially in good weather, is excellent.” - John Tindall

Common questions about Chawton House

Where is Chawton House?

Chawton House is in Hampshire, England, at Chawton, Alton GU34 1SJ.

Do you need a ticket to visit Chawton House?

Yes - Chawton House is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by Chawton House Library Trust. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.

Is Chawton House a ruin or still intact?

Chawton House is largely intact - Elizabethan manor once owned by Jane Austen's brother, now a library and study centre run by a charity.