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Join us for a guided walk through of our beautiful virtual tour! VISIT JANE AUSTENāS HOUSE FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME! **Included inĀ
Event Details
Join us for a guided walk through of our beautiful virtual tour!
VISIT JANE AUSTENāS HOUSE FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME!
**Included inĀ ForbesĀ list of the Worldās Best Virtual Tours!**
This exclusive online event, hosted by an expert guide from Jane Austenās 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.
This tour is an Australia Special ā designed for audiences in Oceania (but open to anyone!). The tour will feature a cameo appearance by Susannah Fullerton, President of the Jane Austen Society of Australia.
Details:Ā
Date: Sunday 28 April 2024
Time: 9-10am GMT / 7.30-8.30pm ACST / 8-9pm AEST / 6-7pm AWST / 6.45-7.45 ACWST / 8.30pm LHST
Location: This event will take place online. Join us from the comfort of your own home!
Tickets: Ā£6.50
Ā 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.Ā
Ā If you are joining as a group or household, please buy one ticket for each person attending.Ā All proceeds go towards the upkeep of the Museum.Ā
Timings are given in UK time (Greenwich meantime) – please do check what the event time is in your territory, to ensure you log in at the right time.Ā
š¹ This event will be recorded for ticket holders to watch again later.
Time
28th April 2024 9:00 am - 10:00 am(GMT+01:00)
Price
Ā£6.50
Location
Online
May
Event Details
Back by popular demand! In 2024 our Virtual Book Club will run monthly from February – November, covering all of Jane Austen’s novels as well as her teenage works and
Event Details
Back by popular demand! In 2024 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 fourth session will focus on Jane Austen’s most famous novel, Pride and Prejudice.Ā
Weāll get the ball rolling with questions, ideas and provocations about the novel and then itās over to you ā as a group weāll 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: Thursday 9 May 2024
Time: 7pm ā 8pm (GMT)
Location: This event will take place online. Join us from the comfort of your own home!
Tickets: Ā£6.50
Ā 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.Ā
Ā If you are joining as a group or household, please buy one ticket for each person attending.Ā All proceeds go towards the upkeep of the Museum.Ā
Timings are given in UK time (GMT) ā please do check what the event time is in your territory, to ensure you log in at the right time.Ā
Time
9th May 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
Price
Ā£6.50
Location
Online
Event Details
Join us for a guided walk through of our beautiful virtual tour! VISIT JANE AUSTENāS HOUSE FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME! **Included inĀ ForbesĀ list of the Worldās Best
Event Details
Join us for a guided walk through of our beautiful virtual tour!
VISIT JANE AUSTENāS HOUSE FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME!
**Included inĀ ForbesĀ list of the Worldās Best Virtual Tours!**
This exclusive online event, hosted by an expert guide from Jane Austenās 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: Friday 17 May
Time: 7-8pm (GMT)
Location: This event will take place online. Join us from the comfort of your own home!
Tickets: Ā£6.50
Ā 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.Ā
Ā If you are joining as a group or household, please buy one ticket for each person attending.Ā All proceeds go towards the upkeep of the Museum.Ā
Timings are given in UK time (Greenwich meantime) – please do check what the event time is in your territory, to ensure you log in at the right time.Ā
Time
17th May 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
Price
Ā£6.50
Location
Online
Event Details
Join us for a very special tour of Jane Austen’s Houseā¦ To celebrate the 210thĀ anniversary of the publication ofĀ Mansfield ParkĀ in 2024, this tour will follow the story of Jane Austen’s
Event Details
Join us for a very special tour of Jane Austen’s Houseā¦ To celebrate the 210thĀ anniversary of the publication ofĀ Mansfield ParkĀ in 2024, this tour will follow the story of Jane Austen’s mature and serious third novel.
As part of a small group, you will enjoy an early morning tour of the House before it is open to the public. Walk in Jane Austenās footsteps through rooms that she knew and loved, and discover objects from her life.
This event will be led by an expert on our collection, who will guide you through 200 years ofĀ Mansfield ParkĀ history and show you the rooms in which Jane Austen wrote the novel and from which it was published.
On this unique tour you will also discover objects that relate toĀ Mansfield Park, including a rare first edition, and objects that inspired it, including the topaz crosses given to Jane and Cassandra by their brother Charles.
The group will be kept small, so there will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions and discuss as we go along.
Details:
Date: Saturday 18 May
Time: 9am-10am
Location: This event will take place at Jane Austenās House in Chawton.Ā Find us.
Tickets: Ā£19.50
Time
18th May 2024 9:00 am - 10:00 am(GMT+01:00)
Price
Ā£19.50
Event Details
āI do not want any such pursuit to get me out of doors. The pleasure of walking and breathing fresh air is enough for me, and in fine weather I
Event Details
āI do not want any such pursuit to get me out of doors. The pleasure of walking and breathing fresh air is enough for me, and in fine weather I am out more than half my time. Mamma says I am never within.ā
Northanger Abbey
~
This fun, relaxed guided walk will take you back in time, to discover the village Jane Austen knew and loved. Walk in Janeās footsteps and learn about her love of nature, village life, houses and views she knew, and the importance of village life in shaping her writing.
Throughout the walk, short readings from Austenās letters and novels will bring her world to life.
After your walk, why not explore the House itself or enjoy a well-earned cup of tea at Cassandraās Cup, opposite the Museum? (Bookings must be made separately, visitĀ Cassandraās Cup website)
Details:
Date: Saturday 18 May
Time: 12pm – 1pm
Location: This event starts from Jane Austenās House in Chawton. Find us
Tickets: Ā£16.50
The guided walk will depart from Jane Austenās House at 12pm promptly. Please make sure you arrive in good time to join the group.
Ā The walk is suitable for all abilities, but please wear sturdy, sensible footwear and bring a bottle of water and sun cream or an umbrella ā depending on the weather!
Ā Please note, this event ticket does not include access to Jane Austenās House. If you wish to visit the House before or after the guided walk, please ensure that you book tickets separately.
Accessibility: This walk is primarily along pavements, however there are some uneven areas and one stop is on grass. It may not be suitable for wheelchairs or mobility scooters. If you would like more information about the accessibility of the route, please contact us atĀ enquiries@janeaustens.house
Time
18th May 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
Price
Ā£16.50
Event Details
āadd what sweetmeats you please.ā ā Martha Lloydās recipe for gingerbread Martha Lloyd and Jane Austen were born to be best friends. Neighbours, daughters of clergymen, sister-writers. In the 1790s,
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āadd what sweetmeats you please.ā ā Martha Lloydās recipe for gingerbread
Martha Lloyd and Jane Austen were born to be best friends. Neighbours, daughters of clergymen, sister-writers. In the 1790s, around the time that Jane was writing early drafts that would becomeĀ Pride and PrejudiceĀ andĀ Sense and Sensibility, Martha was starting work on what is now known asĀ Martha Lloydās Household Book,Ā a compilation of recipes and remedies more than thirty years in the making ā now a treasured part of the collection at Jane Austenās House.
Martha joined Janeās household in 1805 and moved with the Austen women to Chawton in 1809, herĀ Household BookĀ coming along with her. But thatās just part of her story.
This lively talk ā serendipitously coinciding with International Tea Day ā will raise a teacup to Martha Lloyd, celebrating her as Jane Austenās āfriend and sister under every circumstanceā, as well as a sister, a cook, a writer and a woman in her own right.
Weāll explore the food Martha (and Jane) was enjoying, the company she was keeping, and how she went from being an honorary Austen lady to being Martha, Lady Austen.
As always, there will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions and engage with other Austen aficionados!Ā
Details:
Date: Tuesday 21 May 2024
Time: 7 ā 8pm (GMT)
Location: This event will take place online. Join us from the comfort of your own home!
Tickets: Ā£6.50
Ā 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.Ā
Ā If you are joining as a group or household, please buy one ticket for each person attending.Ā All proceeds go towards the upkeep of the Museum.Ā
Timings are given in UK time (Greenwich meantime) – please do check what the event time is in your territory, to ensure you log in at the right time.Ā
Time
21st May 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Price
Ā£6.50
Location
Online
Event Details
Join us for an exclusive, early-morning tour of the house Jane Austen knew and loved. In this exclusive, early-morning tour, weāll be unlocking doors, opening shutters and letting sunshine into
Event Details
Join us for an exclusive, early-morning tour of the house Jane Austen knew and loved. In this exclusive, early-morning tour, weāll be unlocking doors, opening shutters and letting sunshine into the darkened rooms. Join us for a curatorial journey as we dust, polish and check that everything is in order to start the day. Along the way, weāll share secrets and stories of this extraordinary house through the ages.
After the tour, youāll enjoy a light breakfast of toasted English muffins and tea – just as Jane used to do!
Date: Monday 27 May 2024
Time: 9am – 10.00am
Location: This event will take place at Jane Austenās House in Chawton. Find us.
Tickets: Ā£19.50
Your ticket includes a House tour, followed by a light breakfast of toasted English muffins, butter and preserves, and a choice of tea or coffee. If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know after booking.
Ā Capacity for this event will be kept very low to make it a truly special experience.
Time
27th May 2024 9:00 am - 10:00 am(GMT+01:00)
Price
Ā£19.50
Event Details
‘she was moreover noisy and wild, hated confinement and cleanliness, and loved nothing so well in the world as rolling down the green slope at the back of
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‘she was moreover noisy and wild, hated confinement and cleanliness, and loved nothing so well in the world as rolling down the green slope at the back of the house.’
Northanger Abbey
This fun, relaxed family walk will take you back in time, to discover the village Jane Austen knew and loved. Inspired by Jane’s hoard of over thirty nephews and nieces, we’ll be dressing up, telling stories, playing games, crafting and making memories along the way.
Together we’ll walk in Jane’s footsteps and learn about her love of nature and village life, and see some of the houses and beautiful country views she knew over 200 years ago. We’ll keep it fun with stories, games and activities, and of course plenty of opportunities to chat, share ideas and questions – we want everyone to be involved!
The walk will be led by our brilliant guides, whose enthusiasm and love for Austen is infectious! Throughout the walk they’ll share stories and readings, initiate games and lead activities to help bring Jane’s world to life.
This walk is particularly aimed at families with children aged 8+ but all are welcome!
After the walk, we’ll offer squash and biscuits (or tea for grown ups!) in the Learning Centre. After that you are welcome to stay and play our vintage garden games in Jane’s pretty cottage garden – or why not stroll over the road to the lovely parkland area opposite? There are plenty of picnic benches, swings and climbing activities to keep your little ones busy!
If you’re making a day of it, you might also enjoy a snack or lunch at Cassandra’s Cup, opposite the Museum (bookings must be made separately, visit Cassandra’s Cup).
Find out more about our family facilities…
Details:
Date: Tuesday 28 May 2024
Time: 10:00 – 11:30am (British Summertime)
Tickets: Ā£19.50 per family (2 adults and up to 3 children – but we know that families come in all shapes and sizes so please contact us if you have a different family set up and we’ll make it work!)
Location: This event starts from Jane Austenās House in Chawton.Ā Find us
ā° The guided walk will depart from Jane Austen’s House at 10.00am promptly. Please make sure you arrive in good time to join the group.
šŖ This walk is particularly aimed at families with children aged 8+, but all are welcome!
āļøThe walk is suitable for all abilities, but please wear sturdy, sensible footwear and bring a bottle of water and sun cream or an umbrella – depending on the weather!
šŖ After the walk we’ll serve squash and biscuits (or tea!) in the Learning Centre. Please let us know of any dietary requirements after booking.Ā
š« Please note, this event ticket does not include access to Jane Austenās House. If you wish to visit the House before or after the guided walk, please ensure that you book tickets separately. Family tickets available and Under 6s go free!Ā
Accessibility: This walk is primarily along pavements, however there are some uneven areas and one stop is on grass. It may not be suitable for wheelchairs or mobility scooters. If you would like more information about the accessibility of the route, please contact us atĀ enquiries@janeaustens.house
Time
28th May 2024 10:00 am - 11:30 am(GMT+01:00)
Price
Ā£19.50
June
Event Details
Back by popular demand! In 2024 our Virtual Book Club will run monthly from February – November, covering all of Jane Austen’s novels as well as her teenage works and
Event Details
Back by popular demand! In 2024 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.Ā
Weāll get the ball rolling with questions, ideas and provocations about the novel and then itās over to you ā as a group weāll 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: Thursday 13 June 2024
Time: 7pm ā 8pm (GMT)
Location: This event will take place online. Join us from the comfort of your own home!
Tickets: Ā£6.50Ā
Ā 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.Ā
Ā If you are joining as a group or household, please buy one ticket for each person attending.Ā All proceeds go towards the upkeep of the Museum.Ā
Timings are given in UK time (GMT) ā please do check what the event time is in your territory, to ensure you log in at the right time.Ā
Time
13th June 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
Price
Ā£6.50
Location
Online
Event Details
Join us for a guided walk through of our beautiful virtual tour! VISIT JANE AUSTENāS HOUSE FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME! **Included inĀ ForbesĀ list of the Worldās Best
Event Details
Join us for a guided walk through of our beautiful virtual tour!
VISIT JANE AUSTENāS HOUSE FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME!
**Included inĀ ForbesĀ list of the Worldās Best Virtual Tours!**
This exclusive online event, hosted by an expert guide from Jane Austenās 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: Wednesday 26 June 2024
Time: 7-8pm (GMT)
Location: This event will take place online. Join us from the comfort of your own home!
Tickets: Ā£6.50
Ā 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.Ā
Ā If you are joining as a group or household, please buy one ticket for each person attending.Ā All proceeds go towards the upkeep of the Museum.Ā
Timings are given in UK time (Greenwich meantime) – please do check what the event time is in your territory, to ensure you log in at the right time.Ā
Time
26th June 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
Price
Ā£6.50
Location
Online
Event Details
āI do not want any such pursuit to get me out of doors. The pleasure of walking and breathing fresh air is enough for me, and in fine weather I
Event Details
āI do not want any such pursuit to get me out of doors. The pleasure of walking and breathing fresh air is enough for me, and in fine weather I am out more than half my time. Mamma says I am never within.ā
Northanger Abbey
~
This fun, relaxed guided walk will take you back in time, to discover the village Jane Austen knew and loved. Walk in Janeās footsteps and learn about her love of nature, village life, houses and views she knew, and the importance of village life in shaping her writing.
Throughout the walk, short readings from Austenās letters and novels will bring her world to life.
Before your walk, why not explore the House itself or enjoy a well-earned cup of tea at Cassandraās Cup, opposite the Museum? (Bookings must be made separately, visit Cassandraās Cup website)
Details:
Date: Sunday 30 June
Time: 2-3pm
Location: This event starts from Jane Austenās House in Chawton. Find us
Tickets: Ā£16.50
The guided walk will depart from Jane Austenās House at 2pm promptly. Please make sure you arrive in good time to join the group.
Ā The walk is suitable for all abilities, but please wear sturdy, sensible footwear and bring a bottle of water and sun cream or an umbrella ā depending on the weather!
Ā Please note, this event ticket does not include access to Jane Austenās House. If you wish to visit the House before or after the guided walk, please ensure that you book tickets separately.
Accessibility: This walk is primarily along pavements, however there are some uneven areas and one stop is on grass. It may not be suitable for wheelchairs or mobility scooters. If you would like more information about the accessibility of the route, please contact us atĀ enquiries@janeaustens.house
Time
30th June 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
Price
Ā£16.50
July
Event Details
āI never in my life saw anything more elegant than their dresses.ā Pride & Prejudice Join us for our popular annual Dress Up Day! On this special Saturday, we’ll
Event Details
āI never in my life saw anything more elegant than their dresses.ā
Pride & Prejudice
Join us for our popular annual Dress Up Day! On this special Saturday, we’ll be dressing up in our finest Regency outfits and we’d love you to join us!
It’s the perfect excuse to break out your favourite Regency regalia and pose, picnic or promenade at Jane Austen’s House and our pretty cottage garden. It’s a way to step back in time and get a sense of life in Regency England, and to experience the House in a new way.
We can’t wait to see your Regency outfits – but if you don’t have a Regency dress of your own, we’ll have lots available for you to try on.
We’ll be taking photographs throughout the day. If youāre happy to appear in photographs to be used on our website and social media, weād love to include you!
Details:
Date: Saturday 13 July
Time: 10am ā 4pm
Location: This event takes place at Jane Austenās House in Chawton.Ā Find us
Tickets: Free with house entry
Book here (please make sure you select 13 July!)
Time
13th July 2024 10:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
Price
Adults: Ā£13.50 Concessions available