Jane Austen – Hampshire to Bath and Lyme Regis

Day 1

• Visit the quiet country village where Jane was born and explore the church where her father was vicar with its fascinating family objects and memorials.

• Travel through the rich Hampshire countryside to Chawton and visit her favourite, last home, full of Janeite treasures: a must for any fan.

• Enjoy a guided walk through the village to explore her wealthy brother’s grand house, set in lovely gardens.

• Drive on to the city of Winchester for a guided walk of the streets where Jane spent her final weeks.

• Visit glorious Winchester Cathedral and pay a moment’s homage at her memorial.

Day 2

• Uncover the twists and turns of Jane’s novels and the streets and buildings she knew, on a walking tour of Bath.

• Explore the most complete Georgian House in Bath – No 1, The Royal Crescent.

• Enjoy an excellent lunch in the Pump Room and sample a glass of the famous spa water.

• Travel on to the historic village of Lacock for a guided walk of film locations used for Jane’s novels.

Other options:

• Lyme Regis in Dorset to walk the famous Cobb key to plot of Persuasion.

• Southampton and the New Forest – Jane lived here with her naval captain brother.

• Nearby Netley Abbey provided the inspiration for Northanger Abbey.

• The Vyne,  a glorious mansion in Hampshire where Jane and her sister Cassandra attended dances.