Garden readings

We're delighted to launch a series of audio recordings from Jane Austen's novels, for visitors to enjoy.

To celebrate the beginning of spring, we have created a series of readings from Jane Austen’s novels for visitors to enjoy. Sit in the garden at Jane Austen’s House (or wherever you like!), put on your headphones and enjoy a short visit to Pemberley, Donwell, Barton or Uppercross
 some of the iconic houses that Jane Austen created or refined here in Chawton.

Visitors to Jane Austen’s House can relax on a bench and enjoy the beautiful cottage garden after their visit. Now, on each bench they’ll find a panel with a short quote from one of the novels and a QR code that will take them to an audio recording of that extract – be it from Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Emma or Persuasion.

These atmospheric readings have been recorded especially for the House by Olivia Mace, Sophie Reynolds and Tom Andrews.

If you fancy listening at home you can do so here 🎧