Winchester, el destino final de Jane Austen, conmemora su 250 aniversario

Jane Austen is buried in the north nave aisle of Winchester Cathedral under a memorial stone. Visitors are invited to leave letters and flowers next to Jane Austen’s brass memorial plaque, at the side of her grave. There are many candle stands around the cathedral, as well as quiet chapels, if you would like a quiet moment to sit and reflect.

From May, visitors with an Annual Pass will have a special opportunity to view the handwritten manuscript of Jane Austen’s poem about the death of her close friend. The Angelic Women: The friendship of Jane Austen and Anne Lefroy exhibition is located in the Kings & Scribes exhibition area. During your visit, be sure to go on a Jane Austen guided tour, offering an intimate and often amusing insight into her life and connections within the Cathedral. Families can take part in the interactive family trail, collected for free from the Welcome Desk.

If you are looking to find out more about the novels of Jane Austen, book tickets to one of the talks taking place in 2025. Professor Michael Wheeler will be exploring the openings of Jane Austen’s novels; Dr Gillian Dow will be looking in detail at the choices Austen made when concluding her fictions.

In October, Winchester Cathedral will hold the Jane Austen Anniversary Service, featuring beautiful music, readings and prayers. This will be a ticketed service; booking is open now.

October will also see the unveiling of the Jane Austen Statue. The Cathedral Chapter have worked in close collaboration with Martin Jennings, one of the country’s leading figurative sculptors to develop a memorial to Austen, located in the Inner Close.