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The front of Jane Austen's house which is a red brick building with flowers along the side of one wall.

My car free Jane Austen adventure to Alton and Chawton

2025 is the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen. As a lifelong fan of all her books and the countless TV and film adaptations, I decided that I wanted to do something special to celebrate her birthday. So, inspired by Good Journey's car free Jane Austen adventures, my mum and I have planned an adventure for the two of us in January 2026 to Alton, a busy market town in East Hampshire and an ideal base for exploring Jane Austen country!

Eveline Vouillemin

Nov 72 min read