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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Who is this ‘Angelic Woman’? Join art historian Emma Rutherford for a fascinating deep dive into the art of portrait min...
27/08/2026

Who is this ‘Angelic Woman’?

Join art historian Emma Rutherford for a fascinating deep dive into the art of portrait miniatures and what they can teach us about Jane Austen’s world.

With a special focus on our newly acquired portrait miniature of Madam Lefroy, you’ll discover more about the friend and mentor Jane Austen called an ‘Angelic Woman’, and what this art form reveals about the people it depicts.

⏰ Saturday 19 September, 12-1pm
📍 Jane Austen’s House
🎟 £10 (talk only, £20 talk and House entry)
🔗 Book your spot: https://janeaustens.house/events/talk-emma-rutherford/

This talk is also available as a Virtual Talk as part of our Persuasion Festival 17-20 September 2026: https://janeaustens.house/events/virtual-talk-emma-rutherford/

📸 Luke Shears

As part of our Dress Up Day celebrations on 18 July we were thrilled to be joined by illustrator Gaby Harrison as our Ar...
22/08/2026

As part of our Dress Up Day celebrations on 18 July we were thrilled to be joined by illustrator Gaby Harrison as our Artist in Residence for the day!

Her love of books and architecture made her the perfect person to capture Jane Austen's House on it's most colourful, joyful day of the year!

Swipe to see Gaby's finished artwork, which is now in the museum collection, and head here to read about the day in her own words: https://janeaustens.house/creatives-in-residence/artist-in-residence-gaby-harrison/

Our Persuasion festival, 17-20 September, is fast approaching! 📖 With a packed programme of fabulous events, from a talk...
21/08/2026

Our Persuasion festival, 17-20 September, is fast approaching! 📖

With a packed programme of fabulous events, from a talk on portrait miniatures with Emma Rutherford and Nature Writing Workshop, to a magical musical concert in the Drawing Room for our Evening of Persuasion, there’s something for everyone! Plus, Pop-up Talks, a Garden Tour and Jane Austen Study Afternoon, all free with House entry!

Can't make it in person? Join one of our Virtual Events from the comfort of your own home!

🔗 View the full festival programme and book your spot here: https://janeaustens.house/visit/whats-on/persuasion-festival/

Say hello to Madam Lefroy! 👋 We’re delighted to announce the acquisition of this exquisite portrait miniature of Mrs Ann...
18/08/2026

Say hello to Madam Lefroy! 👋

We’re delighted to announce the acquisition of this exquisite portrait miniature of Mrs Anne Lefroy, Jane Austen’s close friend and mentor.

Just 4cm in size, this miniature is a detailed representation of this inspiring woman who led a fascinating life and encouraged Jane’s early writing.

This special object is now on display at Jane Austen’s House alongside Jane’s own handwritten copy of Anne Lefroy’s obituary.

🔗 Find out more about Mrs Lefroy here: https://janeaustens.house/acquisitions/portrait-miniature-of-janes-friend-anne-lefroy/

Emma Rutherford will also be sharing more about this miniature and what it can teach us about Jane Austen and her family in both an in-person and virtual talk as part of our Persuasion Festival. Book your spot here: https://janeaustens.house/visit/whats-on/

📸 Luke Shears

Step into the world of Jane Austen this National Year of Reading. 📚Jane Austen is one of the most beloved authors of all...
16/08/2026

Step into the world of Jane Austen this National Year of Reading. 📚

Jane Austen is one of the most beloved authors of all time. She has an incredible legacy of six novels which have been translated into over 40 languages and adapted countless times. From sipping white soup at the Netherfield ball with Lizzy and Darcy in Pride and Prejudice to strolling along the Cobb in Lyme Regis with Anne in Persuasion, Austen’s characters, stories, and novels are enjoyed globally.

Don't know where to start? We share 5 Ways to Start Reading Jane Austen, from joining a book club, to taking our handy quiz on which novel you should read first: https://janeaustens.house/news/5-ways-to-start-reading-jane-austen-this-national-year-of-reading/

The National Year of Reading 2026 is a UK wide campaign designed to help more people rediscover the joy of reading. 📖

There's just one week until our next Waking Up the House Tour & Chawton Village Walk!Waking Up The House Tour, 9-10am: J...
15/08/2026

There's just one week until our next Waking Up the House Tour & Chawton Village Walk!

Waking Up The House Tour, 9-10am: Join us as we guide you through the House before we open to the public, revealing secrets, unlocking doors and opening shutters ready to start the day!

Chawton Village Walk, 11am-12pm: Head out on an autumnal ramble, learning about Jane’s love of nature and village life and how this shaped her writing along the way.

🗓 Join us next Saturday 22 August for one (or both!) of these delightful events.
🔗 Waking Up the House Tour: https://tinyurl.com/3ptemc7m
🔗 Village Walk: https://tinyurl.com/2fpkcrr9

📸 Luke Shears

Persuasion Festival Full Day Pass: 19 September 2026 Join us for a packed-out programme of fabulous events celebrating J...
14/08/2026

Persuasion Festival Full Day Pass: 19 September 2026

Join us for a packed-out programme of fabulous events celebrating Jane Austen’s last completed novel, Persuasion, and enjoy an exclusive day at Jane Austen’s House in the glorious autumn!

This full day pass includes:
🍂 Chawton Village Walk, 10am
🍂 Talk: Portrait Miniatures with Emma Rutherford, 12pm
🍂 Persuasion Salon with Lucinda Hawksley, 2:30pm
🍂 An Evening of Persuasion with Music and Objects, 4pm
🍂 Virtual Talk: ‘Open to Persuasion’ with Robert Morrison, 8pm (this talk will be recorded so you can watch at a later date!)

🔗 Book your tickets via the link in our bio.

This event is part of our Persuasion Festival, 17-20 September 2026.

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Join us for a magical evening of Persuasion and music...In this atmospheric experience, you’ll be transported into the w...
12/08/2026

Join us for a magical evening of Persuasion and music...

In this atmospheric experience, you’ll be transported into the world of Jane Austen with a musical concert and a focus on her last published novel, Persuasion.

✨ As twilight falls, explore the House and view exquisite objects from the museum collection, including a rare first edition and Jane’s own music book.
✨ Afterwards, join author Lucinda Hawksley for an informal drinks reception before heading into the Drawing Room, where Jane herself practiced the piano each morning, for an intimate concert performed by The Sylvan Duo.
✨ Readings from the novel provide the finishing touch to this incredibly special event.

⏰ Saturday 19 September, 4-6pm
🏠 Jane Austen’s House
🎟️ £65
🔗 Book now: https://janeaustens.house/events/an-evening-of-persuasion/

🍂 This event is part of our Persuasion Festival, 17-20 September 2026.

📸 Luke Shears

‘Nature & Spirit cover many sins of a wandering story…’ ✍ From this House and on this day in 1814 Jane Austen imparted a...
10/08/2026

‘Nature & Spirit cover many sins of a wandering story…’

✍ From this House and on this day in 1814 Jane Austen imparted advice (including the above!) in a letter to her niece Anna Austen, regarding a novel that she had written and sent to her Aunts Jane and Cassandra to read.

Would you be happy to receive writing advice from Jane Austen?

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