056 Exploring the Charming England Countryside with a Jane Austen Travel Guide

Are you ready to explore the English countryside? Come along with Lisa as she is joined by guests Devynn MacLennan Dayton, Lexi Nilson, and Nicole Jacobsen, who are co-authors of Jane Was Here: An Illustrated Guide to Jane Austen’s England, as they share their highlights of Jane Austen inspired locations throughout England.

Learn about family-friendly destinations you won’t want to miss in the English countryside.

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“It’s so picturesque with fields of sheep and it’s a countryside dream. ”

— Nicole Jacobsen

Show Notes

Be sure to check out Nicole, Lexi, and Devynn’s book: Jane Was Here: An Illustrated Guide to Jane Austen’s England.

There is so much to see and enjoy in England and it’s hard to narrow it down to just a few but here are a few of Devynn, Lexi, and Nicole’s favorite Jane Austen inspired locations.

1. "Rosings" (aka Lady Catherine's home in the 2005 Pride and Prejudice adaptation). Not only is it big and BEAUTIFUL but it also contains a large garden area with a splash park, children mazes, and other interactive games.

2. Porstmouth. This is where HSM Victory is (a large naval ship) used as a type of museum. Is it so big, filled with information, and so fun to learn!

3. Lyme Regis. This is a coastal town that is filled with cute shops, yummy food, and loads of activities for the little ones. Swimming, small hikes, boating, kayaking, you name it! It's such a fun cute little place and we loved visiting.

4. Bath. Bath has so much to offer with loads of museums, tours, shops, and tours.

5. Lacock. It’s near Bath and makes a great day trip from there. It’s a small preserved city that is often used for filming (Jane's adaptations, and Harry Potter!)

6. Chawton, Hampshire. Visit Jane Austen’s home that has been turned into a museum.

7. Groombridge Place. Longboure House is here which is a private residence so you cannot go inside but can tour the gardens and enjoy riverboat rides, bird shows, and mazes.

If you plan of visiting multiple destinations with places included in the National Trust, consider buying a membership to save on the cost of entering each location. National Trust Membership