Jane Austen's Winchester Trail

NEW TRAIL: discover more about the Georgian city of Winchester as Jane would have known it.

In 1817, Jane’s illness had progressed and she moved to Winchester under the care of Giles Lyford, a surgeon at the County Hospital.

Lodgings were arranged for Jane and her sister Cassandra at No. 8 College Street, where she died just eight weeks later at the age of 41. She was laid to rest in Winchester Cathedral.

The Winchester that Jane Austen knew was quite different to the city you see today. Yet, there are remnants of this Georgian town still remarkably preserved. Explore notable Georgian buildings, see the city as Jane knew it and discover the people and places that marked Jane’s final weeks.

You can download the trail below, or pick up a paper copy at the Winchester Visitor Information Centre. The trail is free-of-charge during 2025 in celebration of Jane Austen's 250th anniversary.

Download Jane Austen's Winchester here