Jane Austen’s House in 2026

2026 will be a year full of fascinating exhibitions, joyful festivals, and lots of reading and books! Come and be a part of the story here at Jane Austen's House

Opening times

1st – 7th January: Closed

8th January – 15th February: Open Thursday to Sunday, closed Monday to Wednesday

16th – 22nd February: Open 7 days for half term

23rd February – 22nd March: Open Saturdays and Sundays ONLY

Over this period we will be carrying out extensive restoration and conservation work in the House. We will be closed Monday to Friday to allow this to take place. There may be some changes to visitor routes, and what is on display during this time. We will not be selling advance tickets for this period. If you would like to reserve tickets for these weekends, please email enquiries@janeaustens.house.

23rd March – 29th March: Open Wednesday to Sunday, closed Monday and Tuesday

30th March – 12th April:  Open 7 days for Easter Holidays

13th April – 24th May: Open Wednesday to Sunday, closed Monday and Tuesday. Also open on Monday 4th May for Spring Bank Holiday.

25th May – 4th October: Open 7 days a week

Exceptions: Mondays 8th June, 13th July, 10th August and 14th September, when we will be closed for conservation and care of collections.

5th October – 25th October: Open Wednesday to Sunday, closed Monday and Tuesday

26th October – 1st November: Open 7 days for half term

2nd November – 8th November: Open Saturday and Sunday, closed Monday to Friday

9th November – 13th December: Open Thursday to Friday, closed Monday to Wednesday

14th – 20th December: Open 7 days

21st – 27th December: House Closed all week.

28th December – 3rd Jan: Open Monday to Wednesday, closed Thursday to Sunday.

2026 Admission Prices

Save money by pre-booking your tickets online!

On the door ticket prices:

  • Adults: £15.00
  • Seniors: £14.50
  • Young Person (17 – 26): £11.00
  • Disabled Person (Carer free): £11.00
  • Children (6-16, under 6s free): £7.25
  • Families (1 adult and up to 3 children): £26.00
  • Families (2 adults and up to 3 children): £40.00
  • Art Fund Members: £7.50  Find out more or join the Art Fund
  • Jane Austen Society Members: £7.50  (This ticket price applies to all members of all Jane Austen Societies around the world.)
  • Museums Association Members, ICOM members: free – please contact us on enquiries@janeaustens.house for more information on booking your tickets.
  • Please make sure to bring your Art Fund, Jane Austen Society or Museums Association Membership Card with you.