Jane Austen's House

Jane Austen's House The inspiring Hampshire cottage where Jane Austen lived and wrote her globally beloved novels.
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📖 It’s almost time for our next Virtual Book Club! Next up is Mansfield Park on 2 June, with Emma following in July and ...
30/05/2026

📖 It’s almost time for our next Virtual Book Club!

Next up is Mansfield Park on 2 June, with Emma following in July and Persuasion in August.

Join us for a blissful hour of discussion with fellow Austen enthusiasts from around the world!

🔗 Book your spot: https://janeaustens.house/visit/whats-on/

📸 Luke Shears

‘Some of the Flower seeds are coming up very well – but your Mignionette makes a wretched appearance….Our young Piony at...
29/05/2026

‘Some of the Flower seeds are coming up very well – but your Mignionette makes a wretched appearance….Our young Piony at the foot of the Fir tree has just blown & looks very handsome; & the whole of the Shrubbery Border will soon be very gay with Pinks & Sweet Williams, in addition to the Columbines already in bloom.’

✍ Jane Austen, writing to her sister Cassandra from this House, in 1811.

in 1817, Jane Austen left her beloved home in Chawton for the final time. Here her genius flourished and it is where s...
24/05/2026

in 1817, Jane Austen left her beloved home in Chawton for the final time. Here her genius flourished and it is where she wrote or revised and had published all her beloved novels.

She and her sister Cassandra went to stay in lodgings in Wi******er, at 8 College Street, to be closer to Jane’s doctor after a period of illness. She died just two months later, on 18 July 1817.

Today, we’re remembering Jane and celebrating her life and enduring legacy.

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‘If I am a wild Beast, I cannot help it.’ ✍ Jane Austen writing to her sister Cassandra, 24 May 1813.
22/05/2026

‘If I am a wild Beast, I cannot help it.’

✍ Jane Austen writing to her sister Cassandra, 24 May 1813.

I am very snug with the front Drawingroom all to myself & would not say “Thank you” for any companion but You. The quiet...
17/05/2026

I am very snug with the front Drawingroom all to myself & would not say “Thank you” for any companion but You. The quietness of it does me good.’

✍ Jane Austen writing to her sister Cassandra from London, 20 May, 1813.

📸 Luke Shears

Coming up in June... 🪡 Workshop: Sew Your Own Regency Gown, 5-7 JuneJoin us for this fabulous weekend workshop and come ...
16/05/2026

Coming up in June...

🪡 Workshop: Sew Your Own Regency Gown, 5-7 June
Join us for this fabulous weekend workshop and come home with a Regency dress of your own creation.

🗣️ Drawing Room Lecture: The Scandalous Mrs Leigh-Perrot, 9 June
Dr Miranda Kaufmann shares insights into Jane Austen’s aunt and her brand-new book, Heiresses.

✨ Twilight Tour, 26 June
Join this peaceful guided tour with a rare opportunity to see the House after hours.

🥾 Chawton Village Walk, 27 June
Led by an expert guide, take a guided stroll around the village Jane Austen knew and loved.

✍️ Plus, Drop-in and Write, Sewing Circle and Drop-in and Read, all free with House entry. Not forgetting our monthly Virtual Book Club too!

🔗 Book tickets: https://janeaustens.house/visit/whats-on/

15/05/2026

🪡 Sew a Regency dress in a weekend at Jane Austen’s House, the home where Jane Austen wrote, revised and had published all her beloved novels!

This friendly workshop is limited to 6 people and is suitable for those with basic sewing machine skills with plenty of help along the way from tutors .

⏰ Friday 5 June 2-5pm, Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June 10am-4pm.

🔗 Book your spot: https://janeaustens.house/events/workshop-sew-your-own-regency-gown-2/

✨ Twilight Tour at Jane Austen's House As twilight falls, join us for a peaceful guided tour. Led by a knowledgeable gui...
13/05/2026

✨ Twilight Tour at Jane Austen's House

As twilight falls, join us for a peaceful guided tour. Led by a knowledgeable guide, you’ll enjoy rare early evening access to the House, walking in Jane Austen’s footsteps through the rooms she knew and loved. Discover precious objects from her life and first editions of her novels along the way.

⏰ Friday 26 June, 4:30pm
📍 Jane Austen’s House
🎟️ £19.50
👉 Book here: https://janeaustens.house/events/twilight-tour/

🪡 Sew a Regency Dress in a Weekend! Join us for a fun and friendly weekend workshop of sewing and you’ll go home with a ...
10/05/2026

🪡 Sew a Regency Dress in a Weekend!

Join us for a fun and friendly weekend workshop of sewing and you’ll go home with a completed Regency dress!

This Sew Your Own Regency Gown course is suitable for those with basic sewing machine skills and is limited to just 6 people. Knowledge of dressmaking is not required as there’ll be plenty of help from super stitchers Alice and Ginny along the way!

You’ll have access to the House and pretty cottage garden at Jane Austen’s House throughout the weekend, with tea, coffee and biscuits to keep you going!

⏰ Friday 5 June 2-5pm, Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June 10am-4pm.

🔗 Find out more and book your spot: https://janeaustens.house/events/workshop-sew-your-own-regency-gown-2/

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