Travel to England and attend the many Jane Austen themed events.
Here is a list of events that we love, and if you’re a Jane Austen fan – you will too!
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Christmas Fayre at Chawton House Library
Chawton, Hampshire
Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 December 2019
Enjoy this unique chance to do a spot of Christmas shopping and soak up the festive atmosphere of Chawton House: browse the stalls selling handmade and local produce, enjoy a festive treat in the Old Kitchen Tearoom and meet Father Christmas in his grotto. 11am to 4pm.
https://Chawtonhouse.org/whats-on/christmas-fayre
Jane Austen Chawton Village Walks
Chawton, Hampshire
Saturday 23 November & Saturday 7 December 2019
‘Three or four families in a country village is the very thing to work on…’ Jane Austen
Jane moved to Chawton Cottage in 1809, and happily lived here for the last eight years of her life. Jane’s niece said that Jane took a keen interest in the affairs of all her neighbours, and ‘liked immensely to hear all about them’. Join us for a guided walk around Chawton to find out what and who inspired her writing!
https://jane-austen-walks.eventbrite.co.uk
Jane Austen House Museum 70th Anniversary Party
Chawton, Hampshire
Tuesday 23 July 2019
Jane Austen’s House Museum first opened to the public on 23 July 1949. This year, on the 70th anniversary of the official opening date, the first 70 visitors will be able to purchase Museum admission at the original 1949 ticket price of 1/6d. All visitors will receive a special commemorative ticket, based on the original invitation to the opening of the House in 1949.
https://www.jane-austens-house-museum.org.uk
Jane Austen House Museum 70th Anniversary Party
Chawton, Hampshire
Saturday 27 July 2019
You are invited to a special birthday party to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Jane Austen’s House Museum. There are many activities are taking place throughout the day, including live music performed by one of Britain’s leading violinists Sophie Langdon. Children can play Regency games, and dress up in regency costumes whilst dancing along to the Duke of Wellington Dancers.
https://www.jane-austens-house-museum.org.uk
Outdoor Theatre: Jane Austen’s ‘Sense and Sensibility’
Osterley Park, Isleworth
Saturday 27 July 2019
Grab your picnic blanket and join us in the Stables Walled Garden for a glorious summer evening of outdoor theatre, with a wonderful adaptation of Jane Austen’s ‘Sense and Sensibility. Bring your blanket and a picnic basket and get settled for the evening to start at 7.30pm
Jane Austen Festival Bath
Bath
13-22 September 2019
The 19th Jane Austen Festival has ten wonderful days of celebrating all things Austen in the beautiful Georgian city of Bath. Festival Friends box office opens Monday 17 June, with general tickets on sale Monday 1 July. Special events include a Regency Costumed Mask Ball a Costumed Promenade along the Close, and a Ghost Walk around the city.
https://www.janeaustenfestivalbath.co.uk
Alton Regency Week
Alton, Hampshire
22-30 June 2019
A 9-day annual festival held in Alton and Chawton, and each day there are Jane Austen themed talks and walks taking place. Jane Austen Regency Day is on Saturday 22 June and there are carriage rides, stalls, talks, music, walks, as well as a Regency Ball in the evening. Most tickets have to be booked through Alton Community Centre telephone +44 (0)1420 85057.
http://www.janeaustenregencyweek.co.uk/
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