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Jane Austens House

Chawton, Hampshire, GU34 1SD

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April

thu23jan(jan 23)10:00 amtue29apr(apr 29)4:00 pmPride and Prejudice TrailExplore Jane Austen’s House with our fun Pride and Prejudice trail, discovering objects left by characters from the novel!(January 23) 10:00 am - (April 29) 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryFree with House entry

wed02apr9:00 amwed10:00 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

fri04apr11:00 amfri12:00 pm*SOLD OUT!* Chawton Village WalkJoin us for a delightful literary ramble around Chawton, the charming country village where Jane Austen lived and wrote.11:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+01:00) Event CategorySpecial event

fri11apr6:00 pmfri7:30 pm*SOLD OUT!* Candlelight TourStep back in time and enjoy a magical evening tour of Jane Austen's House lit by atmospheric candlelight.6:00 pm - 7:30 pm(GMT+01:00) Event CategoryTour

sat12apr9:00 amsat10:30 am*SOLD OUT* Waking Up the HouseJoin us for a very special tour and get an exclusive glimpse behind the scenes as Jane Austen’s House wakes up for the day.9:00 am - 10:30 am(GMT+01:00) Event CategoryTour

sat19apr11:30 amsat12:00 pmPop-Up Talk: Philadelphia HancockJoin author and biographer Jan Merriman for a free talk on Jane Austen's fascinating Aunt, Philadelphia Hancock.11:30 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryFree with House entry,Talk

May

thu01may2:00 amsun11(may 11)2:15 pmPop-Up Talk: Cassandra the ArtistDrop into a free, pop up talk about Jane's sister Cassandra Austen, a keen amateur artist.2:00 am - 2:15 pm (11)(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryFree with House entry,Talk

thu01may10:00 amsun11(may 11)11:00 amPiano PracticeCompetent pianists are invited to practice on our 1813 Clementi piano during our Spring Fling: Sense & Sensibility Festival!10:00 am - 11:00 am (11)(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event

thu01may11:00 amthu1:00 pmDrop in and write!Join us for a quiet and creative personal writing session in the beautiful grounds of Jane Austen’s House.11:00 am - 1:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryFree with House entry

sat03may10:30 amsat1:00 pmSpring Walk and Poetry WorkshopAn inspiring springtime woodland walk and poetry workshop led by poet Ellora Sutton10:30 am - 1:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryWorkshop

sat03may3:00 pmsat4:00 pm*SOLD OUT* Chawton Village WalkJoin us for a delightful literary ramble around Chawton, the charming country village where Jane Austen lived and wrote.3:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT+01:00) Event CategorySpecial event

sat03may5:30 pmsat7:00 pm*Sold Out* Candlelight Tour: Sense and SensibilityStep back in time and enjoy a magical evening tour of Jane Austen's House lit by atmospheric candlelight.5:30 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT+01:00) Event CategoryTour

sun04may11:00 amsun12:00 pm*SOLD OUT* Talk: Living (and ageing) with Jane AustenAn intimate, informal talk by eminent Austen scholar Janet Todd, discussing her new book 'Living with Jane Austen'.11:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTalk

sun04may3:00 pmsun4:00 pm*SOLD OUT* Talk: Marianne's mindJoin Austen expert Fiona Stafford for a fascinating exploration of Sense and Sensibility in relation to Romanticism.3:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTalk

sun04may6:00 pmsun8:45 pm*SOLD OUT* Reading Aloud: An Evening of Sense and SensibilityJoin us for a reading from Sense and Sensibility, performed live in the Drawing Room of Jane Austen’s House.6:00 pm - 8:45 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event

mon05may11:00 ammon12:00 pm*SOLD OUT*Chawton Village WalkJoin us for a delightful literary ramble around Chawton, the charming country village where Jane Austen lived and wrote.11:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+01:00) Event CategorySpecial event

mon05may1:30 pmmon4:30 pmSpring Workshop: Mindful CalligraphyJoin inspiring calligraphy teacher Laura Edralin for a creative and mindful afternoon workshop focusing on modern brush pen calligraphy1:30 pm - 4:30 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryWorkshop

tue06may11:00 amtue1:00 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 with House entry,Special event

wed07may9:00 amwed10:00 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

fri09may11:00 amfri1:00 pmDrop in and DrawJoin us for a quiet and creative drawing session in the beautiful grounds of Jane Austen’s House.11:00 am - 1:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryFree with House entry,Special event

sat10may9:00 amsat10:00 am*Sold Out* Guided Tour: Sisters in Life & LiteratureThis exclusive, early-morning guided tour will celebrate sisters throughout Jane’s life and her novels.9:00 am - 10:00 am(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTour

sat10may11:00 amsat12:30 pm*SOLD OUT* Objects in Focus: Music & PaintingThis special event will examine objects from the museum collection relating to music and artworks.11:00 am - 12:30 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event

sat10may3:00 pmsat4:00 pm*SOLD OUT* Talk: 'Jane Austen in 41 Objects'A fascinating afternoon exploring Jane Austen’s life and world through objects3:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTalk

sun11may10:00 amsun4:00 pm*SOLD OUT* Workshop: Embroidered Story JournallingEmbroidery Journaling Workshop: Stitching a Story Reel inspired by Jane Austen and her idyllic Chawton home10:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryWorkshop

sun11may6:00 pmsun7:30 pm*SOLD OUT* Festival Finale: Sense and MusicalityOn the last night of our S&S Festival, enjoy a magical evening of Jane Austen and music6:00 pm - 7:30 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event

June

wed04jun9:00 amwed10:00 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

tue24jun9:00 amtue10:30 amWaking Up the HouseJoin us for a very special tour and get an exclusive glimpse behind the scenes as Jane Austen’s House wakes up for the day.9:00 am - 10:30 am(GMT+01:00) Event CategoryTour

fri27jun6:00 pmfri7:00 pmGuided Tour: Textiles & DressExplore the House with Regency fashion historian Hilary Davidson for an exclusive guided tour with a textiles twist!6:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event,Tour

sat28jun(jun 28)10:00 amsun29(jun 29)4:00 pm*SOLD OUT* Workshop: Sew your own Regency GownA fun and friendly weekend workshop to make your dream dress - just in time for Dress Up Day!10:00 am - 4:00 pm (29)(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryWorkshop

sat28jun11:00 amsat12:00 pm*SOLD OUT* Chawton Village WalkJoin us for a delightful literary ramble around Chawton, the charming country village where Jane Austen lived and wrote.11:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+01:00) Event CategorySpecial event

sun29jun9:00 amsun10:00 amGuided House TourJoin us for a Guided Tour of Jane Austen's House, exploring the home Jane Austen knew and loved. 9:00 am - 10:00 am(GMT+01:00) Event CategoryTour

July

wed02jul9:00 amwed10:00 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

sat12jul9:00 amsat10:00 am'Emma' TourWalking in Jane’s footsteps, discover the rooms where Emma was written and learn about her inspirations for the novel.9:00 am - 10:00 am(GMT+01:00) Event CategoryTour

sat12jul(jul 12)10:00 amsun20(jul 20)11:00 amPiano PracticeCompetent pianists are invited to practice on our 1813 Clementi piano during our Emma Festival!10:00 am - 11:00 am (20)(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event

sat12jul11:00 amsat12:00 pmClueless ClubJoin us for a gorgeously indulgent morning of chatting about Clueless – everyone’s favourite 90s reimagining of Emma.11:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event

sat12jul6:00 pmsat8:45 pmReading Aloud: An Evening with EmmaJoin us for a reading from Emma, performed live in the Drawing Room of Jane Austen’s House.6:00 pm - 8:45 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event

sun13jul11:00 amsun12:30 pmObjects In Focus: EmmaThis special event will examine objects from the museum collection relating to 'Emma'.11:00 am - 12:30 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event

sun13jul6:00 pmsun7:00 pmDrawing Room Talk: Jane Austen and NeedleworkA fascinating talk by Jennie Batchelor examining the needlework Jane Austen practiced in the home and the important role that stitched items play in her novels.6:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTalk

tue15jul11:00 amtue1:00 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 with House entry,Special event

tue15jul4:30 pmtue5:30 pm'Emma' TourWalking in Jane’s footsteps, discover the rooms where Emma was written and learn about her inspirations for the novel.4:30 pm - 5:30 pm(GMT+01:00) Event CategoryTour

wed16jul11:00 amwed1:00 pmDrop in and DrawJoin us for a quiet and creative drawing session in the beautiful grounds of Jane Austen’s House.11:00 am - 1:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryFree with House entry,Special event

thu17jul11:00 amthu1:00 pmDrop in and write!Join us for a quiet and creative personal writing session in the beautiful grounds of Jane Austen’s House.11:00 am - 1:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryFree with House entry

fri18jul9:00 amfri10:30 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 - 10:30 am(GMT+01:00) Event CategoryTour

fri18jul11:30 amfri12:30 pm*SOLD OUT* Chawton Village WalkJoin us for a delightful literary ramble around Chawton, the charming country village where Jane Austen lived and wrote.11:30 am - 12:30 pm(GMT+01:00) Event CategorySpecial event

fri18jul2:00 pmfri4:30 pmWorkshop: Regency Painted FansOur Festival Artist in Residence Niki Groom will lead a fun workshop to design and hand paint your own Regency-inspired fan.2:00 pm - 4:30 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryWorkshop

fri18jul8:00 pmfri9:00 pmVirtual 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.8:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT+01:00) Event CategoryVirtual Event

sat19jul11:00 amsat12:00 pm*SOLD OUT* Chawton Village Walk in CostumeDress Up Day special! Join us for a delightful literary ramble around Chawton, in your best regency attire!11:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+01:00) Event CategorySpecial event

sat19jul10:00 amsat8:00 pmDress Up DayJoin us for our favourite day of the year - this year’s Dress Up Day promises to be bigger and better than ever!10:00 am - 8:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event

sat19jul10:30 amsat1:00 pmWorkshop: Regency Fashion IllustrationA fun and friendly fashion design and illustration workshop for Dress Up Day, led by our Festival Artist in Residence Niki Groom10:30 am - 1:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryWorkshop

sat19jul3:00 pmsat4:00 pm*Sold Out* Talk: Regency Film CostumesJoin us for a glimpse behind the camera in this fascinating examination of costumes in Jane Austen film adaptations.3:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTalk

sun20jul2:30 pmsun3:30 pmTalk: Jane Austen on HolidayJoin us for a summery talk, exploring Jane Austen’s love affair with the seaside - from Dawlish and Worthing to Lyme Regis and Brighton. 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTalk

August

fri01aug11:00 amfri12:00 pmChawton Village WalkJoin us for a delightful literary ramble around Chawton, the charming country village where Jane Austen lived and wrote.11:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+01:00) Event CategorySpecial event

sat09aug12:30 amsat12:45 pmPop-Up Talk: Henry AustenJoin author and biographer Dr Christopher Herbert for a free talk on Henry Austen, Jane Austen’s favourite brother.12:30 am - 12:45 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryFree with House entry,Talk

sat09aug2:00 amsat3:00 pm*SOLD OUT* Chawton Village WalkJoin us for a delightful literary ramble around Chawton, the charming country village where Jane Austen lived and wrote.2:00 am - 3:00 pm(GMT+01:00) Event CategorySpecial event

sat16aug9:00 amsat10:30 amTour: Waking Up the HouseJoin us for a very special tour and get an exclusive glimpse behind the scenes as Jane Austen’s House wakes up for the day.9:00 am - 10:30 am(GMT+01:00) Event CategoryTour

sat16aug5:00 pmsat6:00 pmGuided House TourJoin us for a Guided Tour of Jane Austen's House, exploring the home Jane Austen knew and loved. 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm(GMT+01:00) Event CategoryTour