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November

tue12nov2:00 pmtue4:00 pmVolunteer Open DayJoin us for an informal volunteer open day, to find out more about volunteering at Jane Austen's House!2:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

thu14nov7:00 pmthu8:00 pmVirtual Book Club: Jane Austen's LettersZoom into our popular Virtual Book Club for lively discussions of Jane Austen's works from the comfort of your own home!7:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryVirtual Event

thu21nov8:00 pmthu9:00 pmVirtual Tour: Jane Austen and the Art of WritingA virtual tour of our brand-new exhibition, celebrating Jane Austen's creative process and the groundbreaking writer she was. 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryVirtual Event

December

thu05dec9:00 amthu10:00 amQuiet Visit: Relaxed Early OpeningAn early-morning ā€˜quiet visitā€™ for people who would prefer a calmer environment to experience the House.Ā 9:00 am - 10:00 am(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event

fri06dec5:30 pmfri7:00 pm*Sold out* Candlelight TourEnjoy an evening away from the bustle of Christmas preparations and step back in time to enjoy a magical evening at Jane Austen's House.5:30 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTour

sat14dec5:30 pmsat7:00 pm*Sold out* Candlelight TourEnjoy an evening away from the bustle of Christmas preparations and step back in time to enjoy a magical evening at Jane Austen's House.5:30 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTour

mon16dec8:00 pmmon9:00 pmJane Austenā€™s Virtual Birthday PartyJoin us online, along with fans from across the globe, for a brilliant birthday celebration in this much-loved annual tradition!8:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryVirtual Event

January

wed08jan9:00 amwed10:00 amQuiet Visit: Relaxed Early OpeningAn early-morning ā€˜quiet visitā€™ for people who would prefer a calmer environment to experience the House.Ā 9:00 am - 10:00 am(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event

tue14jan2:30 pmtue4:00 pmDrawing Room Lecture: Costuming P&PJoin us for a captivating talk by award-winning costume designer Dinah Collin about the 1995 BBC adaptation of P&P.2:30 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event,Talk

thu23jan(jan 23)10:00 amtue28(jan 28)11:00 amPiano PracticeCompetent pianists are invited to practice on our 1813 Clementi piano during our P&P festival!10:00 am - 11:00 am (28)(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryFree with House entry

thu23jan8:00 pmthu10:00 pmLiterary Quiz Night: Pride and PrejudiceKick off our Pride and Prejudice Festival with a Literary Quiz night!8:00 pm - 10:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event

fri24jan9:00 amfri10:00 amWaking Up the HouseJoin us for a very special tour and get an exclusive glimpse behind the scenes as Jane Austenā€™s House wakes up for the day.9:00 am - 10:00 am(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTour

fri24jan11:00 amfri1:00 pmDrop in and write!Join us for an inspiring creative writing session in the beautiful grounds of Jane Austenā€™s House.11:00 am - 1:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryFree with House entry

fri24jan4:15 pmfri5:15 pm*SOLD OUT!* Pride and Prejudice TourJoin us for a magical tour exploring one of the best-loved novels of all time: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.4:15 pm - 5:15 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTour

sat25jan9:00 amsat10:30 am*SOLD OUT!* Pride & Prejudice TourJoin us for a magical tour exploring one of the best-loved novels of all time, followed by a light breakfast.9:00 am - 10:30 am(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTour

sat25jan11:30 amsat1:00 pmObjects Up Close: Pride and Prejudice IllustrationsIn this exclusive session, examine a range of illustrations for Pride and Prejudice from the 1890s through to the 1970s.Ā 11:30 am - 1:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event

sat25jan2:30 pmsat3:30 pmBook Club Live: Pride and PrejudiceJoin us onsite for Book Club Live, Pride and Prejudice edition!Ā 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event

sat25jan6:00 pmsat9:15 pm*Sold out* Reading Aloud: An Evening of P&PEnjoy a re-enactment of the first ever reading of Pride and Prejudice, in the very room in which Jane Austen read aloud from her novel.6:00 pm - 9:15 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event

sun26jan11:30 amsun12:30 pmTalk: The Making of Pride and PrejudiceTake a deep-dive into the extraordinary journey of Jane Austenā€™s most beloved novel, Pride and Prejudice.11:30 am - 12:30 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTalk

sun26jan3:00 pmsun5:45 pm*SOLD OUT* Pride & Prejudice in Words & MusicEnjoy a musical evening in the Drawing Room of Jane Austenā€™s House as Pride and Prejudice is brought to life.Ā 3:00 pm - 5:45 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event

mon27jan7:00 pmmon8:00 pmVirtual 'Pride & Prejudice' TourJoin us from the comfort of your own home for a Virtual Tour: P&P special!7:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryVirtual Event

tue28jan11:00 amtue1:00 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

tue28jan7:00 pmtue8:00 pmVirtual Talk: The Making of Pride and PrejudiceTake a virtual deep-dive into the journey of Jane Austenā€™s most beloved novel, Pride and Prejudice.7:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryVirtual Event

February

tue04feb7:00 pmtue8:00 pmVirtual Book Club: Teenage WritingsZoom into our popular Virtual Book Club for lively discussions of Jane Austen's works from the comfort of your own home!7:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryVirtual Event

wed05feb9:00 amwed10:00 amQuiet Visit: Relaxed Early OpeningAn early-morning ā€˜quiet visitā€™ for people who would prefer a calmer environment to experience the House.Ā 9:00 am - 10:00 am(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event

fri21feb9:00 amfri10:30 amWaking Up the HouseJoin us for a very special tour and get an exclusive glimpse behind the scenes as Jane Austenā€™s House wakes up for the day.9:00 am - 10:30 am(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTour

sat22feb8:00 pmsat9:00 pmVirtual Guided TourJoin us for a Virtual Guided Tour of Jane Austen's House, hosted by an expert guide.8:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryVirtual Event

fri28feb6:00 pmfri7:30 pmCandlelight TourSpend some time away from the depths of winter and step back in time to enjoy a magical evening at Jane Austen's House.6:00 pm - 7:30 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTour

March

tue04mar7:00 pmtue8:00 pmVirtual Book Club: Lady SusanZoom into our popular Virtual Book Club for lively discussions of Jane Austen's works from the comfort of your own home!7:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryVirtual Event

wed05mar9:00 amwed10:00 amQuiet Visit: Relaxed Early OpeningAn early-morning ā€˜quiet visitā€™ for people who would prefer a calmer environment to experience the House.Ā 9:00 am - 10:00 am(GMT+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event

sat15mar9:00 amsat10:00 amVirtual Guided Tour: Oceania SpecialEnjoy a guided virtual tour designed for audiences in Oceania (but open to anyone!)9:00 am - 10:00 am(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryVirtual Event

sat22mar9:00 amsat10:30 amWaking Up the HouseJoin us for a very special tour and get an exclusive glimpse behind the scenes as Jane Austenā€™s House wakes up for the day.9:00 am - 10:30 am(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTour

fri28mar6:00 pmfri7:30 pmCandlelight TourStep back in time and enjoy a magical evening tour of Jane Austen's House lit by atmospheric candlelight.6:00 pm - 7:30 pm(GMT+00:00) Event CategoryTour

sat29mar11:00 amsat12:00 pmChawton 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+00:00) Event CategorySpecial event