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october
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‘I 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
‘I 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.’
Northanger Abbey
~
This fun, relaxed guided walk will take you back in time, to discover the village Jane Austen knew and loved. Walk in Jane’s 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 Austen’s 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 Cassandra’s Cup, opposite the Museum? (Bookings must be made separately, visit Cassandra’s Cup website)
Details:
Date: Sunday 1 October
Time: 11am – 12pm
Location: This event starts from Jane Austen’s House in Chawton. Find us
Tickets: £16.50
The guided walk will depart from Jane Austen’s House at 11am promptly. Please make sure you arrive in good time to join the group.
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 – depending on the weather!
Please note, this event ticket does not include access to Jane Austen’s 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 at enquiries@janeaustens.house
Time
(Sunday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Price
£16.50
Event Details
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
Event Details
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!
This session will focus on Jane Austen’s final unfinished novel, Sanditon.
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 3 October 2023
Time: 7pm – 8pm (GMT)
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 (GMT) – please do check what the event time is in your territory, to ensure you log in at the right time.
Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Price
£6.50
Location
Online
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
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 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 Rebecca and Ellora, 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: Saturday 7 October 2023
Time: 10:30 – 11:30am (British Summertime)
Tickets: £16.50 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 Austen’s House in Chawton. Find us
⏰ The guided walk will depart from Jane Austen’s House at 10.30am promptly. Please make sure you arrive in good time to join the group.
👪 This walk is particularly aimed at families with children aged 8+, but all are welcome!
☂️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 – depending on the weather!
🍪 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.
🎫 Please note, this event ticket does not include access to Jane Austen’s 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!
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 at enquiries@janeaustens.house
Time
(Saturday) 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Price
£16.50
Event Details
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
Event Details
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: Thursday 12 October
Time: 7-8pm (GMT)
Location: This event will take place online. Join us from the comfort of your own home!
Tickets: £6.50
Time
(Thursday) 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Price
£6.50
Location
Online
Event Details
How is a poem like a horror movie? They have the power to chill the blood and to conjure voices from the beyond… In this Zoom workshop with award-winning poet
Event Details
How is a poem like a horror movie? They have the power to chill the blood and to conjure voices from the beyond… In this Zoom workshop with award-winning poet Ellora Sutton, you will write spooky poems, Gothic poems, poems that scratch on your window in the dead of night, begging to be let in…
This workshop is for ages 14-19 only.
About the tutor: Ellora Sutton is the Creative Engagement Officer at Jane Austen’s House, as well as being a widely published young poet. Her latest book, antonyms for burial, is the Poetry Book Society Spring 2023 Pamphlet Choice.
Details:
Wed 25 October
11am – 12pm
Capacity: 20
Location: This event takes place online. Join us from wherever you are in the world!
Price: £6.50
😊 This event is for ages 14-19 only
✉️ If you have any questions about this event, or want to let us know your young person’s requirements, please get in touch on events@janeaustens.house
Time
(Wednesday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Price
£6.50
Location
Online
Event Details
Join us for a very special, spooky guided tour of Jane Austen’s House. In each room, discover objects, paintings and stories that reveal the themes, characters and events of Jane
Event Details
Join us for a very special, spooky guided tour of Jane Austen’s House. In each room, discover objects, paintings and stories that reveal the themes, characters and events of Jane Austen’s youthful, spoof-Gothic novel, Northanger Abbey.
As the sun sets and Autumnal shadows fill the House, we’ll discover the rooms where Northanger Abbey was revised and edited, and follow Jane’s creative journey from first draft to final publication. We’ll examine items of furniture that populated her childhood home, books that she was inspired by, portraits of people she knew and objects that help the story come to life.
This light-hearted and enjoyable tour shines a light on objects and stories that relate to Jane Austen’s classic novel; it offers the opportunity to examine and enjoy Northanger Abbey, and to experience Jane Austen’s House and collection in a new way.
Details:
Date: Saturday 28 October 2023
Time: 5pm – 6pm
Location: Jane Austen’s House, Chawton. Find us!
Tickets: £19.50
👫 Capacity for this event is limited to 10 people, to allow for the best possible experience.
Time
(Saturday) 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Price
£19.50
november
Event Details
‘I 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
‘I 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.’
Northanger Abbey
~
This fun, relaxed guided walk will take you back in time, to discover the village Jane Austen knew and loved. Walk in Jane’s 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 Austen’s 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 Cassandra’s Cup, opposite the Museum? (Bookings must be made separately, visit Cassandra’s Cup website)
Details:
Date: Saturday 4 November
Time: 11am – 12pm
Location: This event starts from Jane Austen’s House in Chawton. Find us
Tickets: £16.50
The guided walk will depart from Jane Austen’s House at 11am promptly. Please make sure you arrive in good time to join the group.
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 – depending on the weather!
Please note, this event ticket does not include access to Jane Austen’s 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 at enquiries@janeaustens.house
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Price
£16.50
Event Details
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
Event Details
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 discuss all things Jane Austen!
Our last session of the year will focus on Jane Austen’s Letters, collected and edited by Deirdre Le Faye. This unique collection brings together all of Jane Austen’s known surviving letters, offering an unparalleled and irresistible insight into Jane’s life from 1796, when she was 20 years old, to May 1817, just weeks before her death at the age of 41.
The bulk of the letters are to Jane’s beloved sister Cassandra, with others written to family and friends, as well as the odd business letter. Through her letters, we can glimpse Jane Austen herself – her voice ungilded by fiction. They are intimate and gossipy, observant and informative, bringing alive her family and friends, her surroundings and contemporary events.
We’re not expecting you to have read them all! We’ll choose a couple of letters to get us started and share them in advance, but we’re also keen to hear about the letters that you loved reading as you dip into this glorious collection.
As always, we’ll get the ball rolling with questions, ideas and provocations about the texts and then it’s over to you – as a group we’ll share thoughts, theories, favourites and best-bits.
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 7 November 2023
Time: 7pm – 8pm (GMT)
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 (GMT) – please do check what the event time is in your territory, to ensure you log in at the right time.
Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Price
£6.50
Location
Online
Event Details
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
Event Details
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 14 November
Time: 5-6pm (GMT)
Location: This event will take place online. Join us from the comfort of your own home!
Tickets: £6.50
Time
(Tuesday) 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Price
£6.50
Location
Online
december
Event Details
Enjoy an evening away from the bustle of Christmas preparations and step back in time to enjoy a magical evening at Jane Austen’s House. Join us for a unique, candlelit guided
Event Details
Enjoy an evening away from the bustle of Christmas preparations and step back in time to enjoy a magical evening at Jane Austen’s House.
Join us for a unique, candlelit guided tour of the House and discover Jane Austen’s story, told by an expert guide, using the House itself and objects from the collection to set the scene.
Walk through rooms Jane and her family knew and loved, discover their Christmas traditions and family pastimes, and enjoy the House dressed up for Christmas.
We’ll finish with warming drinks and the chance to raise a glass to our favourite author!
DETAILS:
Sat 2 Dec: 5.30pm – 6.30pm & 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Time: Tours begin at 5.30pm, 6.30pm.
Duration: 1 hour
Location: This event takes place at Jane Austen’s House in Chawton. Find us
Tickets: £25
Capacity for each tour will be kept low to allow for the best possible experience.
⏰ Each tour will begin promptly. Please make sure you arrive in good time to join the group. Latecomers may not be admitted.
🍷 The tour will finish with a glass of mulled wine or apple juice, and mince pies. Please let us know of any dietary requirements upon booking.
Time
(Saturday) 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Price
£25
Event Details
Enjoy an evening away from the bustle of Christmas preparations and step back in time to enjoy a magical evening at Jane Austen’s House. Join us for a unique, candlelit guided
Event Details
Enjoy an evening away from the bustle of Christmas preparations and step back in time to enjoy a magical evening at Jane Austen’s House.
Join us for a unique, candlelit guided tour of the House and discover Jane Austen’s story, told by an expert guide, using the House itself and objects from the collection to set the scene.
Walk through rooms Jane and her family knew and loved, discover their Christmas traditions and family pastimes, and enjoy the House dressed up for Christmas.
We’ll finish with warming drinks and the chance to raise a glass to our favourite author!
DETAILS:
Sat 9 Dec: 5.30pm – 6.30pm & 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Time: Tours begin at 5.30pm, 6.30pm.
Duration: 1 hour
Location: This event takes place at Jane Austen’s House in Chawton. Find us
Tickets: £25
Capacity for each tour will be kept low to allow for the best possible experience.
⏰ Each tour will begin promptly. Please make sure you arrive in good time to join the group. Latecomers may not be admitted.
🍷 The tour will finish with a glass of mulled wine or apple juice, and mince pies. Please let us know of any dietary requirements upon booking.
Time
(Saturday) 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Price
£25
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
This special Christmas version of our popular Virtual Guided Tour will include festive readings and stories, Georgian Christmas traditions and much frivolity. We look forward to seeing you there!
Details:
Date: Thursday 14 December
Time: 7-8pm (GMT)
Location: This event will take place online. Join us from the comfort of your own home!
Tickets: £6.50
This tour 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 (Greenwich meantime) – please do check what the event time is in your territory, to ensure you log in at the right time.
Time
(Thursday) 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Price
£6.50
Location
Online