National landscapes (AONB) · South East England
Jane Austen
Jane Austen — Public artwork (statue) by Adam Roud.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Basingstoke · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Jane Austen is a place of interest in Hampshire, South-East England. The site is within the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Basingstoke parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Basingstoke, about 0.7 km away. Postcode area RG21.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Jane Austen is a notable literary figure associated with South-East England, specifically Hampshire. The area falls within the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.2626, -1.0871
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Basingstoke and Deane
- Parish
- Basingstoke and Deane, unparished area
- Postcode
- RG21 7QD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Basingstoke
- Nearest railway station
- Basingstoke — 0.7 km
- Opening
- We 09:00-16:30; Sa 09:00-16:30
Sources
- osm: n4977479789 (ODbL)
- commons: Jane Austen statue, Basingstoke.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Jane Austen?
- Jane Austen is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG21 7QD), in the parish of Basingstoke and Deane, unparished area.
- Is Jane Austen a protected site?
- Yes — Jane Austen is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Jane Austen free to visit?
- Yes, Jane Austen is free to enter.
- How do I get to Jane Austen?
- The nearest railway station is Basingstoke, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG21 7QD.