‘It was sad to Fanny to lose all the pleasures of spring. She had not known before what pleasures she had to lose in passing March and April in a town. She had not known before how much the beginnings and progress of vegetation had delighted her. What animation, both of body and mind, she had derived from watching the advance of that season which cannot, in spite of its capriciousness, be unlovely’
Mansfield Park

Join us for a celebration of spring! As the pretty cottage garden at Jane Austen’s House bursts into bloom, bluebells carpet the Chawton woods and we finally revel in spring sunshine and warmth after a long winter, we invite you to an hour of springtime revelry!

This uplifting virtual talk will travel across Jane Austen’s novels, letters and life story, covering everything from spring fashions, country walks and the Hampshire countryside, to springtime in Jane Austen’s novels and themes of hope and renewal.

DETAILS:
Date: Friday 1 May
Time: 8pm – 9pm (BST)
Location: This event will take place online. Join us from the comfort of your own home!
Tickets: £7

**Tickets are also available as part of our Virtual Festival Pass – if you wish to attend all three online events, this is the best option!

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. Please check your junk folders!

 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. 

 This event will be recorded so you can watch again later. All ticket-holders will be emailed a link to the recording after the event. The recording will be accessible for one month.

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 festival Spring Fling! running from 1 – 4 May 2026

Please note that booking for this event will close at 4pm (BST) on Friday 1 May. This is to ensure that all attendees receive their link in good time.