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Jane Austens House

Chawton, Hampshire, GU34 1SD

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July

fri12jul9:00 amfri10:00 amGuided Tour: History of the HouseJoin us for a special guided tour exploring the history of Jane Austen's House, discovering its many secrets along the way!9:00 am - 10:00 am(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event,Tour

sat13jul9:00 amsat10:30 amGuided House Tour in Regency DressGet a head-start on our annual Dress Up Day festivities by joining this special guided tour of Jane Austen’s House, in full Regency dress!9:00 am - 10:30 am(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event,Tour

sat13jul10:00 amsat4:00 pmDress Up DayDress up in your best Regency outfit and join us for our popular annual Dress Up Day!10:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+01:00) Event CategoryFree with House entry

sat13jul12:00 pmsat1:00 pmChawton Village Walk in CostumeJoin us for a delightful literary ramble around Chawton, the charming country village where Jane Austen lived and wrote in your best regency attire!12:00 pm - 1:00 pm(GMT+01:00) Event CategorySpecial event

sat13jul3:00 pmsat4:30 pmFashion in the 18th CenturyDelve into the fascinating world of late eighteenth-century underwear and accessories! 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTalk

sat13jul6:00 pmsat8:30 pmLate View: Pizza & ProseccoJoin us for a rare evening view of Jane Austen’s House, with pizza and prosecco available to purchase as you relax in the pretty cottage garden.6:00 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event

sun14jul2:30 pmsun4:00 pmA New Jane AustenJoin us for a fascinating talk in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the opening of Jane Austen’s House. 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTalk

thu18jul9:00 amthu10:30 amGuided 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+00:00) Event CategoryTour

thu18jul12:00 pmthu2:00 pmCreative writing session: drop in and write Join us for an inspiring creative writing session in the beautiful grounds of Jane Austen’s House. Just drop in and write!12:00 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryFree with House entry,Workshop

sat20jul2:00 pmsat3:30 pm** SOLD OUT! ** She Played and Sang: Jane Austen and MusicJoin us for a joyful afternoon of music and conversation with Gillian Dooley, the author of 'She Played and Sang: Jane Austen and Music'.2:00 pm - 3:30 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTalk

thu25jul3:30 pmthu4:45 pm**SOLD OUT** Scenes from Mansfield ParkAn exciting new performance of scenes from Mansfield Park and Lovers Vows, performed in the garden of Jane Austen’s House.3:30 pm - 4:45 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event

fri26jul10:00 amfri11:30 amFamilies Guided Village WalkBring the kids and join us for a fun-filled gambol around Chawton, the lovely country village where Jane Austen lived and wrote.10:00 am - 11:30 am(GMT+01:00) Event CategoryFamilies,Special event

August

wed07aug9:00 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

September

wed04sep9:00 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

October

wed02oct9:00 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