Jane Austen's Winchester Trail

COMING SOON: New trail to help you 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 her and Cassandra at No. 8 College Street, where she died just seven 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.

The self-guided trail leaflet will be available to download for free here from March 2025, or to purchase from the Visitor Information Centre.