Jane Austens House Archives | Jane Austen's House

Jane Austens House

Chawton, Hampshire, GU34 1SD

Upcoming Events

November

tue09sep(sep 9)10:00 pmsun16nov(nov 16)5:00 pmThe Poetry BookcaseThis specially-created installation brings together poems that Jane Austen and her family knew and loved(September 9) 10:00 pm - (November 16) 5:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryFree with House entry

sat01nov9:00 am10:30 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+00:00) Event CategoryTour

fri21nov5:00 pm6:00 pm*SOLD OUT* Twilight 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 - 6:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTour

sat22nov8:00 pm9:00 pmVirtual Tour: Jane Austen’s Life and LegacyJoin us for a very special virtual tour of Jane Austen’s House, following in Jane's footsteps and discovering her life and legacy.8:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryVirtual Event

fri28nov5:00 pm6:00 pm*SOLD OUT* Twilight 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 - 6:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTour

December

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 pm*SOLD OUT* Twilight 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 pmHappy Birthday Jane Austen!Join us to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday!10:00 am - 5:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event

tue16dec11:30 am3:30 pm*SOLD OUT* Performance: ‘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

sat24jan(jan 24)9:00 amwed28(jan 28)9:00 pmPride and Prejudice FestivalOur beloved Pride and Prejudice Festival will return in January 2026!9:00 am - 9:00 pm (28)(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event