Jane Austen: The author's life in Hampshire

As the film and television industry continue to delight us with exquisitely shot Jane Austen adaptations, the question of who the woman behind the novels actually was becomes ever more intriguing. Maybe that’s why each year thousands of visitors continue to flock to the landmarks of her life in Winchester and Hampshire’s surrounding countryside to get closer to the ‘real’ Jane Austen.

Find out why visiting the area is leaving so many Austen readers with a lasting sense of history, place and person. Download a copy of the Winchester Austen Trail (512 kb).

Did you know? There’s a cricket tour available with an itinerary that links into this one. Click here to visit the site and download a leaflet.