Jane Austen Tour Guide

Discover Jane Austen's Hampshire

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that Jane Austen was happiest in Hampshire. Discover the people and places that inspired her six great novels on a tour of her beloved home county.

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Featured Tours

Jane Austen's Winchester

Explore Hampshire's capital and Jane Austen's final resting place on this 90 minute walking tour

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Steventon and Chawton

Hop on board as we spend the day exploring the pretty Hampshire villages that Jane spent most of her life in

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About me

It all began with the BBC's 1995 Pride and Prejudice. I fell head over heels for Jennifer Ehle's sassy Elizabeth Bennet and Colin Firth's dashing Mr Darcy.

A lifetime later, I love nothing more than guiding fellow Jane Austen fans around the Hampshire she adored. Whether you have a few days or just a few hours, I can help you plan the perfect pilgrimage to Jane Austen country.

I am a qualified Blue Badge Tourist Guide in Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire and the Isle of Wight. As much as I love Jane Austen, you're just as likely to spot me leading cruise excursion groups around Stonehenge or navy enthusiasts around Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - so do get in touch with any tour requests in the south central region.

Reviews

“Hi Nicola, a couple came in to thank you so much for your rota tour yesterday. They had an amazing time and said you were so enthusiastic and knowledgeable and asked if we could pass it on”

Gail Marsh, Winchester Visitor Information Centre

Winchester Area Tourist Guides Association

“Hi Nicola, just to let you know I had Chris and his wife on a walk today and they were singing your praises - they loved your walk and they loved you!!!”

Tania Deacon, Dorchester Walking Festival 2024