Jane Austen's Winchester

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Explore  Jane Austen’s Winchester and get to know the “real” Jane Austen in her 250th anniversary year on the anniversary of her death

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<h3>"The pleasure of walking and breathing fresh air is enough for me, and in fine weather I am out more than half my time. Mamma says I am never within."</h3>~ Northanger Abbey <h4>This fun, relaxed guided walk will take you back in time to discover the Winchester Jane Austen knew and where she spent the last months of her life.</h4>2025 is a special year as it marks Jane Austen's 250th birthday. Why not celebrate her novel genius on the anniversary of her death on 18 July in the town where she now rests.You will be taken on a journey through the history and hidden gems of this beautiful town. Sprinkled with readings from Jane Austen's novels and letters to discover more about her life and time spent in Winchester.Tour highlights include:Winchester College - where Jane's beloved nephews were educated, with its display of private letters and novelsDr Gabell's garden - viewed daily from Jane's windowA rare look inside 8 College Street - the private house where Jane spent her final weeks. Now closed to the public and fully booked - this is your chance to step insideSee Jane's personal treasures in the City Museum - including handmade items she used every dayWinchester Cathedral - the final resting place of Jane Austen.Your tour guide is Emma Darlington, an Austen Author who has studied Jane Austen for many years and published five books including Jane Austen's Prayers, the first time they have appeared in print.The walk will start at 11:45am, so please arrive at 11:30am if you can. This will give us plenty of time to spend at each location. The walk will finish at Winchester Cathedral and takes around 2.5 hours depending on stops. It's mainly on the flat so is classed as easy.We will meet at The Guildhall Steps found outside the Tourist Information Shop found at the bottom of the High Street, so lace up your walking shoes and get ready to explore!You can also find details of this event through <a href="https://janeaustenquickstepguide.com" title="https://janeaustenquickstepguide.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://janeaustenquickstepguide.com</a>*Although Jane is buried in the Cathedral, your ticket doesn't include entry.Instructions will be sent to you in the confirmation, and if you have any questions, please get in touch.Emma x (Please note: This is a private tour and not a Tourist Information walk)Posted: 14 February 2025

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