A perfect 21 Day Jane Austen Itinerary


Return to London (1.5 hours) and spend a free day visiting the capital’s famous museums or shop for souvenirs.

Optional: Attend a Jane Austen-themed play. Check here for what’s on in London theatres during your visit. 

Stay: Return to the Montague on the Gardens or, if you want to be close to the theatre district, try The Resident Covent Garden. 

Dinner: Check out one of our favourite restaurants in London, Dishoom in Covent Garden. 

There is a lot of driving today so set off early to make the most of your day. Start by driving to Godmersham Park in Kent (1.5 hrs), the home of Edward Austen Knight which is said to be the inspiration for Mansfield Park. 

Godmersham can only be viewed from the outside but you can visit Godmersham’s Heritage Centre or enjoy a walk in the Kent countryside.

After lunch, drive to Groombridge Place (1 hr) which doubled as Longbourn in the 2005 film  adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. Allocate at least two hours to explore the gardens and house.

If you decide that Godmersham is not worth the long detour east from London, you could instead visit Hever Castle on route from London to Groombridge Place.

Stay: The Tunbridge Wells Hotel is situated in the Pantiles, the historic heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells. 

Dinner: The Giggling Squid is a locally owned, highly rated Thai restaurant and easily walkable from the hotel.

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Today is a busy day so set off early for the 2 hour drive to Wilton House. This grand stately home doubled as the interiors of Pemberley in Pride and Prejudice (2005). Spend around 1-2 hours exploring the 16th century house and 21 acre grounds. 

After lunch, head to Stourhead Gardens (a 30 minute drive). Allocate at least two hours to explore the world famous gardens (2,650 acres!) and Stourhead House. Don’t miss the garden folly, the Temple of Apollo, where Mr. Darcy proposed to Elizabeth Bennett in Pride and Prejudice

On route to your accommodation for the night (a 30 minute drive), make a roadside stop to view Luckington Court which doubled as Longbourn in the 1995 BBC adaptation of Pride & Prejudice starring Colin Firth.

Stay: For a characterful stay, book into The Devonshire Arms, a former hunting lodge in the heart of the Somerset Levels. 

Dinner: To avoid driving after your long day, eat at the on-site restaurant. 

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