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Jane Austens House

Chawton, Hampshire, GU34 1SD

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July

thu01may10:00 amsun07sep(sep 7)4:00 pmSense & Sensibility TrailFamily fun! Pick up a free trail and discover objects left by characters from the novel!(May 1) 10:00 am - (September 7) 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryFamilies,Free with House entry

wed02jul9:00 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

fri11jul(jul 11)10:00 amsun07sep(sep 7)5:00 pmRiddles & Conundrums TrailFamily fun! Discover a series of riddles hidden around the garden and courtyard.10:00 am - (September 7) 5:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryFamilies

sat12jul9:00 am10:00 am**SOLD OUT** '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 am12:00 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 pm8:45 pm*SOLD OUT* Reading 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 am12:30 pm*SOLD OUT* Objects 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 pm7:00 pm*SOLD OUT* Drawing 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

mon14jul12:00 pm12:45 pm*NEW* Curator Talk: The Art of CassandraA fascinating free talk going behind the scenes of our current exhibition, by award-winning scholar Janine Barchas.12:00 pm - 12:45 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTalk

tue15jul11:00 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 with House entry,Special event

tue15jul2:30 pm3:00 pmGarden TourJoin our Head Gardener for a fascinating tour of our lovely cottage garden. Free with House entry!2:30 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTour

tue15jul4:30 pm5:30 pm*SOLD OUT* '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 am1:00 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 am1:00 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 am10:30 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 am12:30 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 pm4:30 pm*SOLD OUT* Workshop: 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 pm9:00 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

sat19jul10:00 am7:00 pm*Almost Sold Out!* Dress 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 - 7:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event

sat19jul11:00 am12:00 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

sat19jul10:30 am1:00 pm*SOLD OUT* Workshop: 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 pm5:30 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 - 5:30 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTalk

sat19jul6:00 pm8:00 pm'Dressing Mr Knightley' with Pinsent Tailoring Join historical tailor and costumer Zack Pinsent for a fabulous evening on Regency dress fit for a hero.6:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTalk

sun20jul2:30 pm3:30 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

thu01may10:00 amsun07sep(sep 7)4:00 pmSense & Sensibility TrailFamily fun! Pick up a free trail and discover objects left by characters from the novel!(May 1) 10:00 am - (September 7) 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryFamilies,Free with House entry

fri11jul(jul 11)10:00 amsun07sep(sep 7)5:00 pmRiddles & Conundrums TrailFamily fun! Discover a series of riddles hidden around the garden and courtyard.10:00 am - (September 7) 5:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryFamilies

fri01aug11:00 am12:00 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

sat09aug12:30 am12:45 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 pm3:00 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 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT+01:00) Event CategorySpecial event

sat16aug9:00 am10:30 am*SOLD OUT* Tour: 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 pm6:00 pm*SOLD OUT* Guided 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

September

thu01may10:00 amsun07sep(sep 7)4:00 pmSense & Sensibility TrailFamily fun! Pick up a free trail and discover objects left by characters from the novel!(May 1) 10:00 am - (September 7) 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryFamilies,Free with House entry

fri11jul(jul 11)10:00 amsun07sep(sep 7)5:00 pmRiddles & Conundrums TrailFamily fun! Discover a series of riddles hidden around the garden and courtyard.10:00 am - (September 7) 5:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryFamilies

fri12sep(sep 12)10:00 amsat20(sep 20)11:00 amPiano PracticeCompetent pianists are invited to practice on our 1813 Clementi piano during our Persuasion Festival!10:00 am - 11:00 am (20)(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event

fri12sep10:30 am4:30 pmWorkshop: Mindful PaintingJoin inspiring watercolour artist Kristina Kivu for a day of playful explorations of art, nature and mindfulness.10:30 am - 4:30 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryWorkshop

sat13sep10:30 am1:00 pmSense and Sensibility: A Poetry WorkshopAward winning poet Maura Dooley kicks off a day of poetry with an inspiring workshop.10:30 am - 1:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event,Workshop

sat13sep3:00 pm4:00 pmTalk: Jane Austen's love of poetryAward winning poet Maura Dooley discusses Jane Austen's relationship with poetry, from the poets she knew and loved to poems she wrote herself, and poetry that she inspired.3:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event

sat13sep6:00 pm7:00 pm*SOLD OUT* Drawing Room Talk: Salley VickersJoin acclaimed novelist Salley Vickers for an intimate talk in the atmospheric Drawing Room.6:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event,Talk

sun14sep11:00 am12:00 pmTalk: Bringing Jane Austen's Garden to LifeJoin author Molly Williams and discover the story behind her book, Jane Austen’s Garden: A Botanical Tour of the Classic Novels.11:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTalk

sun14sep2:00 pm5:00 pm*SOLD OUT* Workshop: Botanicals of the RegencyMix your own body butters, candles and infused waters in this hands-on workshop exploring Regency still-room crafts.2:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryWorkshop

mon15sep11:00 am1:00 pmObjects in Focus with the Folio Society11:00 am - 1:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event

mon15sep3:00 pm4:00 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

tue16sep11:00 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 with House entry,Special event

wed17sep11:00 am1:00 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

thu18sep11:00 am1:00 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

fri19sep1:00 pm1:30 pmGarden TourJoin our Head Gardener for a fascinating tour of our lovely cottage garden. Free with House entry!1:00 pm - 1:30 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTour

fri19sep3:00 pm4:00 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

fri19sep6:00 pm8:45 pm*SOLD OUT* Reading Aloud: An Evening of PersuasionJoin us for a reading from Jane Austen's quiet, autumnal novel Persuasion, performed live in the Drawing Room.6:00 pm - 8:45 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event

sat20sep11:30 am12:30 pmTalk: 'The Lawless Land of Jane Austen'Historical dress expert Mark Wallis presents a fascinating exploration of the darker side of Jane Austen’s world.11:30 am - 12:30 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTalk

sat20sep2:30 pm3:30 pm*SOLD OUT* Talk: The Regency WardrobeJoin fine artist Stephanie Smart for a fascinating talk about her unique art installation, The Regency Wardrobe.2:30 pm - 3:30 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTalk

sat20sep4:30 pm5:30 pm*SOLD OUT* Guided Tour: The Regency WardrobeJoin fine artist Stephanie Smart for a fascinating tour of The Regency Wardrobe, on display throughout Jane Austen’s House.4:30 pm - 5:30 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTour

sun21sep10:00 am5:00 am*SOLD OUT* Full day pass: Sunday 21 SeptemberJoin us for a full day of talks on the last day of the Persuasion Festival!10:00 am - 5:00 am(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event,Talk

sun21sep10:00 am11:00 am*SOLD OUT* Persuasion SalonJoin the inspiring author and historian Lucinda Hawksley for an intimate salon, discussing all things Persuasion!10:00 am - 11:00 am(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event

sun21sep12:00 pm1:00 pm'Loving longest': Emily Howes in ConversationJoin acclaimed novelist Emily Howes for a fascinating exploration of Persuasion.12:00 pm - 1:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTalk

sun21sep1:45 pm2:45 pmTalk: The Nature of PersuasionJoin Professor Michael Greaney for an exploration of Jane Austen’s subtle evocations of the natural world in her beautiful, autumnal novel Persuasion.1:45 pm - 2:45 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTalk

sun21sep3:30 pm4:30 pmTalk: Letters & Ephemera in PersuasionJoin Barbara Heller for a deep dive into the creation of her special edition of Persuasion, including reproductions of letters and ephemera in the novel.3:30 pm - 4:30 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTalk

sat27sep11:00 am12:00 pmTalk: Jenny Adin-Christie"Preserving the Past and Creating the Future, the work of Professional Embroiderer Jenny Adin-Christie"11:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTalk