‘It was sad to Fanny to lose all the pleasures of spring. She had not known before what pleasures she had to lose in passing March and April in a town. She had not known before how much the beginnings and progress of vegetation had delighted her. What animation, both of body and mind, she had derived from watching the advance of that season which cannot, in spite of its capriciousness, be unlovely’
Mansfield Park

Join us for a celebration of spring! As the pretty cottage garden at Jane Austen’s House bursts into bloom, bluebells carpet the Chawton woods and we finally revel in spring sunshine and warmth after a long winter, we invite you to an hour of springtime revelry!

This talk will travel across Jane Austen’s novels, letters and life story, covering everything from spring fashions, country walks and the Hampshire countryside, to springtime in Jane Austen’s novels and themes of hope and renewal.

DETAILS:
Date: Saturday 2 May
Time: 2pm – 3pm
Location: This event will take place at Jane Austen’s House in Chawton. Find us.
Tickets: Talk only: £15 / Talk + House entry: £25

**This event is also available as part our Full Day Pass for Saturday 2 May (with morning tour) and our Full Day Pass for Sat 2 May (with twilight tour) – if you wish to enjoy all the events on this day, one of these is the best option!

If you wish to visit the House before or after the talk you may use your Annual Pass (if you have one), or select a ‘Talk + House entry’ ticket, to enjoy a reduced price. Please note this ticket type entitles you to House entry on this day only. Alternatively, you can purchase a Full Day Pass for Saturday 2 May which includes all events and House Entry for the day.

🌺 This event is part of our festival Spring Fling! running from 1 – 4 May 2026