Back by popular demand! In 2023 our Virtual Book Club will run monthly from February – November, covering all of Jane Austen’s novels as well as her teenage works and letters. Bring your thoughts, ideas and observations… bring tea and quotes and questions… expect stimulating discussion and debate!

Join us for our Virtual Book Club – a lively online space in which we will discuss all things Jane Austen!

Our fifth session will focus on Jane Austen’s third published novel, Mansfield Park. 

We’ll get the ball rolling with questions, ideas and provocations about the novel and then it’s over to you – as a group we’ll share thoughts, theories, favourites and best-bits.

Whether you love the book, audiobook or a film or stage adaptation, join us to share your love of this internationally beloved story. Why does it matter to you? What have you learned from it? Which bits always make you cry? Which characters do you adore, admire or despise?

Grab a cup of tea and join us for an hour of blissful discussion with fellow Jane Austen fans around the world!

Details:

Date: Tuesday 6 June 2023

Time: 7pm – 8pm (GMT)

Location: This event will take place online. Join us from the comfort of your own home!

Tickets: £6.50 – or book the first three book clubs of the year for £18

 This event will take place on Zoom. Please provide a valid email address, as you will be emailed a link to join the tour in the run up to the event. 

 If you are joining as a group or household, please buy one ticket for each person attending.  All proceeds go towards the upkeep of the Museum. 

Timings are given in UK time (GMT) – please do check what the event time is in your territory, to ensure you log in at the right time. 

Join us for an inspiring online Teacher Open Evening!

Hear about our schools offer and enjoy taster sessions of our exclusive workshops, tours and activities which can be experienced here in Chawton or online from anywhere in the world! You will be able to immerse your students in the home where Jane Austen’s genius flourished and where she wrote, revised and had published all six of her globally beloved novels.

This event is aimed at teachers of KS3-5 (age 11-18) who want to deliver experiential English Language and Literature lessons.

Our unique offer, designed with schools for schools, will help students to:

• understand Jane Austen as one of the world’s most significant authors
• inspire students’ creativity through drama and writing
• explore the dynamic relationship between Jane Austen’s literary texts of the 19th century and the fascinating culture from which they emerged

Your class doesn’t need to be studying a Jane Austen novel to get a lot out of a trip to Chawton (onsite or online!) – our inspiring offer is the perfect way to transport children of all ages to Jane Austen’s authentic world, to expand students’ knowledge of cultural capital, and hopefully inspire them to join thousands of people who add Jane Austen to their personal reading list!

We want to share the fabulous experience your pupils could have with Jane Austen’s House, and to listen to your views and ideas.

Details:
Date: Tuesday 27 June
Time: 4pm – 5pm UK time (British Summertime)
Location: This event will take place online. Join us from the comfort of your home or classroom!
Tickets: Free

Back by popular demand! In 2023 our Virtual Book Club will run monthly from February – November, covering all of Jane Austen’s novels as well as her teenage works and letters. Bring your thoughts, ideas and observations… bring tea and quotes and questions… expect stimulating discussion and debate!

Join us for our Virtual Book Club – a lively online space in which we will discuss all things Jane Austen!

Our sixth session will focus on Jane Austen’s ‘perfect’ summertime novel, Emma. 

We’ll get the ball rolling with questions, ideas and provocations about the novel and then it’s over to you – as a group we’ll share thoughts, theories, favourites and best-bits.

Whether you love the book, audiobook or a film or stage adaptation, join us to share your love of this internationally beloved story. Why does it matter to you? What have you learned from it? Which bits always make you cry? Which characters do you adore, admire or despise?

Grab a cup of tea and join us for an hour of blissful discussion with fellow Jane Austen fans around the world!

Details:

Date: Tuesday 4 July 2023

Time: 7pm – 8pm (GMT)

Location: This event will take place online. Join us from the comfort of your own home!

Tickets: £6.50 – or book the first three book clubs of the year for £18

 This event will take place on Zoom. Please provide a valid email address, as you will be emailed a link to join the tour in the run up to the event. 

 If you are joining as a group or household, please buy one ticket for each person attending.  All proceeds go towards the upkeep of the Museum. 

Timings are given in UK time (GMT) – please do check what the event time is in your territory, to ensure you log in at the right time. 

Join us for a deep dive into three short texts from Jane Austen’s own writings and those of her family.

Inspired by our popular Online Book Club, this event will take two passages from Jane Austen’s writings and one by her sister Cassandra reflecting on Jane’s life, and explore them in greater depth. As a group we will do a close reading of each text, sharing ideas, interpretations and reactions. Whether you are an Austen afficionado or new to her writings, this is a safe, welcoming space in which to share our thoughts, ideas and love of literature!

Read the extracts here. You’ll get the most out of this session by reading them in advance, although if that’s not possible don’t worry!

Details:
Date: Sunday 16 July
Time: 7pm – 8.30pm (British Summertime)
Location: This event will take place online. Join us from the comfort of your own home!
Tickets: £6.50

💻  This event will take place on Zoom. Please provide a valid email address, as you will be emailed a link to join the tour in the run up to the event. 

🎫  If you are joining as a group or household, please buy one ticket for each person attending.  All proceeds go towards the upkeep of the Museum. 

⏰ Timings are given in UK time (BST) – please do check what the event time is in your territory, to ensure you log in at the right time. 

💐  This event is part of our Anniversary Weekend celebrating the life of Jane Austen, who died in Winchester on 18 July 1817.

Join us for a guided walk through of our beautiful virtual tour!

VISIT JANE AUSTEN’S HOUSE FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME!

**Included in Forbes list of the World’s Best Virtual Tours!**

This exclusive online event, hosted by an expert guide from Jane Austen’s House, will use our beautiful virtual tour to show you around the House and outbuildings. As part of a small group, you will enjoy a guided walk through of our virtual tour with lots of opportunities to chat and to ask questions.

Details:

Date: Tuesday 18 July

Time: 6-7pm (GMT)

Location: This event will take place online. Join us from the comfort of your own home!

Tickets: £6.50