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A very cool tourist attraction to see is Jane Austen’s Home in England

Whether you red her books and fell in loryve with her character or how she described the scenery you will be enchanted with beauty of Jane Austen country.

From high Cathedrals to castles and all the tapestry if a wonderful, serene relax and enchanted place, perfect for first honeymooners or your second honeymoon.

Early Autumn when the weather is mild and sunny and the summer crowds have all but vanished, is the perfect time to tour the historic cities and romantic country side that inspired Jane Austen in her 18th Century and continued to enthrall 21st Century film audiences today.

A drive in almost any direction out of London will you to picturesque locales now familiar to movie goers the world over. You may even see Cate Blanchett or Paul McCarthy touring as well. They love to bike at Brighton or stay at the Peacock at Rowsley.

From Derbyshire up north to Jane Austen’s native Hampshire to southern western Devon and Doresett Coastal towns that figure prominently in the film version of Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility and Persuasions, this part of the country offers an amazing array of scenic Architectural and cultural delights.

Did you know only one portrait of Jane Austen is known to exist a watercolor done by her sister Cassandra now in London National Portrait Gallery.

There are 5 must see sites while you visit:

Rural Hampshire

Jane Austen House and museum in Chawton and the Steventon Church where Austen’s father was a vicar.

Derbyshire

Head of the East Midland’s to tour Mr. Darcy Pemberley (Aka Chatsworth House) and visit the Inn at Lambton (Aka Haddon Hall)

Lincolnshire

Fancy a Bennett sister style stroll in town? or Meryton Village and Burghley House, the manse that became Lady de Bourgh’s Rosings

The Dorset Coast

Catch the echo’s of the 18th Century life and walk in Austen’s footsteps in Lyme Regis and Southampton

Winchester

After you pay your respect at Jane Austen grave in 900 year old Winchester Cathedral, take time to explore this compact city cobble streets lined with tea rooms, antiques shops, boutiques and crafts galleries.

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Lee Ness