Jane Austens House

Chawton, Hampshire, GU34 1SD

Upcoming Events

December

wed26nov(nov 26)10:00 amtue30dec(dec 30)4:00 pmJane Austen’s House Birthday Present TrailFamily fun! Pick up a free trail and discover some interesting and unusual presents around the House...(November 26) 10:00 am - (December 30) 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryFamilies,Free with House entry

tue02dec11:00 am1:00 pmSewing CircleSpend a morning sewing, knitting or embroidering at Jane Austen's House in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.11:00 am - 1:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryFree,Special event

wed03dec9:00 am10:00 amQuiet Visit: Relaxed Early OpeningAn early-morning ‘quiet visit’ for people who would prefer a calmer environment to experience the House. 9:00 am - 10:00 am(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event

wed03dec(dec 3)10:00 amtue30(dec 30)5:00 pmJane Austen's Birthday BookWrite your own 250th birthday message to Jane Austen in our special Birthday Book10:00 am - 5:00 pm (30)(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryFree with House entry

fri12dec11:00 am12:30 pm*SOLD OUT* Objects in Focus: Jane Austen Through the AgesA special event that invites you to examine objects from the museum collection.11:00 am - 12:30 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event

fri12dec2:00 pm4:00 pmDrop in and write!Join us for a quiet and creative personal writing session in the beautiful grounds of Jane Austen’s House.2:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryFree with House entry

fri12dec5:00 pm6:30 pmTwilight Tour: A Regency ChristmasEnjoy an evening away from the bustle of Christmas preparations and step back in time to enjoy a magical evening tour of Jane Austen's House.5:00 pm - 6:30 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTour

sat13dec10:00 am7:30 pm*SOLD OUT* Full Day Pass: Saturday 13 DecemberJoin us for a full day of talks and events, on the second day of our Jane Austen Birthday Celebration!10:00 am - 7:30 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event

sat13dec11:00 am12:00 pmTalk: Patchwork with Lauren MacDonaldA fascinating exploration of quilting past and present by Lauren MacDonald – textile designer, quilt-maker and author.11:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTalk

sat13dec1:30 pm4:30 pm*SOLD OUT* Quilt workshop with Lauren MacDonaldA fun and practical hands-on quilting workshop led by textiles designer, quilt expert and author Lauren McDonald.1:30 pm - 4:30 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryWorkshop

sat13dec5:30 pm7:30 pm*SOLD OUT* A Celebration of Jane AustenJoin us for a very special evening celebrating Jane Austen in words and objects…5:30 pm - 7:30 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event

sun14dec9:00 am10:00 am*SOLD OUT* Guided Tour: A Regency ChristmasStep away from the bustle of Christmas preparations and enjoy a peaceful early-morning tour of Jane Austen's House.9:00 am - 10:00 am(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTour

sun14dec9:00 am9:00 pm*SOLD OUT* Full Day Pass: Sunday 14 DecemberJoin us for a full day of talks and events, on the third day of our Jane Austen Birthday Celebration!9:00 am - 9:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event

sun14dec10:30 am11:30 am*SOLD OUT* Austen SalonJoin the Jane Austen’s House team of Obstinate Headstrong Girls for an intimate salon, discussing all things Austen!10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event

sun14dec12:00 pm1:00 pm*SOLD OUT* Talk: Jane Austen’s Life and LegacyA fascinating talk revealing details of Jane Austen’s life story, her creative process, and her extraordinary legacy.12:00 pm - 1:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTalk

sun14dec2:00 pm3:00 pm* SOLD OUT* Talk: 250 years that made Jane AustenJoin us on a journey back through time as we visit some of the historic events that informed Jane Austen’s world view2:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTalk

mon15dec9:00 am10:00 am*SOLD OUT* Guided Tour: Jane Austen’s Life and LegacyJoin us for a very special guided tour of Jane Austen’s House, walking in Jane's footsteps and discovering her life and legacy.9:00 am - 10:00 am(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTour

mon15dec10:15 am1:15 pm*SOLD OUT* Workshop: Stitching A Garden SamplerA Mindful Embroidery Workshop Inspired by Jane Austen (with a Contemporary Twist), led by Artist, Embroiderer & Researcher Helen Sill10:15 am - 1:15 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryWorkshop

tue16dec9:00 am10:00 am*SOLD OUT* Guided Tour: Jane Austen’s Life and LegacyJoin us for a very special guided tour of Jane Austen’s House, walking in Jane's footsteps and discovering her life and legacy.9:00 am - 10:00 am(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTour

tue16dec9:00 am9:15 pm*SOLD OUT* Full Day Pass: Tuesday 16 DecemberJoin us for a full day of talks and events, on Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday!9:00 am - 9:15 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event

tue16dec10:00 am5:00 pm*SOLD OUT* Happy Birthday Jane Austen!Join us on 16th December to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday!10:00 am - 5:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event

tue16dec11:30 am3:30 pmPerformance: ‘Yours Ever, Jane’A lively and fascinating portrayal of Jane Austen, drawing on her life, letters and her beloved novel Pride and Prejudice.11:30 am - 3:30 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event

tue16dec5:00 pm6:30 pm*SOLD OUT* Guided Tour: Jane Austen’s Life and LegacyJoin us for a very special guided tour of Jane Austen’s House, walking in Jane's footsteps and discovering her life and legacy.5:00 pm - 6:30 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTour

January

tue13jan11:00 am1:00 pmSewing CircleSpend a morning sewing, knitting or embroidering at Jane Austen's House in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.11:00 am - 1:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryFree,Special event

sat24jan9:00 am10:00 am*Sold out* Guided House Tour: Pride and PrejudiceJoin us for a magical tour exploring one of the best-loved novels of all time...9:00 am - 10:00 am(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTour

sat24jan9:00 am2:30 pm*SOLD OUT* Full Day Pass: Saturday 24 JanJoin us for a full day of talks and events, on the first day of our Pride and Prejudice Festival!9:00 am - 2:30 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event

sat24jan11:00 am12:00 pm*SOLD OUT* Talk: Introducing Mrs CollinsJoin comedian, author and 'Austentatious' star Rachel Parris for an exclusive event, discussing books, writing, Austen and comedy...11:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event,Talk

sat24jan(jan 24)1:00 pmwed28(jan 28)1:15 pmPop Up Talk: Staging Pride and PrejudiceJoin a free pop up talk about the history of Pride and Prejudice on stage and screen!1:00 pm - 1:15 pm (28)(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryFree with House entry,Talk

sat24jan1:30 pm4:15 pmRebel ReadingsJoin us for a series of lively readings from some of Jane Austen’s favourite authors.1:30 pm - 4:15 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event

sun25jan10:00 am11:00 am*SOLD OUT* Pride and Prejudice SalonJoin writer and broadcaster Remona Aly for an intimate salon, discussing all things Pride and Prejudice!10:00 am - 11:00 am(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event

sun25jan10:00 am6:00 pmFull Day Pass: Sunday 25 JanJoin us for a full day of talks and events, on the second day of our Pride and Prejudice Festival!10:00 am - 6:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event

sun25jan12:00 pm1:00 pmTalk: The Worlds of Jane AustenJoin bestselling author Helena Kelly for a delightful dip into her new book, The Worlds of Jane Austen.12:00 pm - 1:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTalk

sun25jan2:00 pm3:00 pmTalk: Female Fury in Austen's Legal WorldJoin Nichola McNulty for a fascinating talk unravelling some of the slippery legal knots in Jane Austen's novels.2:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTalk

sun25jan4:00 pm6:00 pmA Celebration of P&P in Objects and MusicA highlight of our Pride and Prejudice Festival, we are delighted to present a very special evening of Jane Austen and music…4:00 pm - 6:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event

mon26jan10:30 am1:00 pmDrop in and Read!Join us for a peaceful morning reading and exploring our extensive reference library.10:30 am - 1:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryFree with House entry,Special event

tue27jan11:00 am12:30 pmObjects in Focus: Pride and PrejudiceA special event that invites you to examine objects from the museum collection.11:00 am - 12:30 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event

tue27jan2:00 pm4:00 pmDrop in and write!Join us for a quiet and creative personal writing session in the beautiful grounds of Jane Austen’s House.2:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryFree with House entry

wed28jan9:00 am10:00 amGuided House Tour: Pride and PrejudiceJoin us for a magical tour exploring one of the best-loved novels of all time...9:00 am - 10:00 am(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTour

wed28jan11:00 am12:00 pmTalk: The Making of Pride and PrejudiceTake a deep-dive into the extraordinary journey of Jane Austen’s most beloved novel, Pride and Prejudice.11:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTalk