Events

Join us for a morning of your own sewing, knitting or embroidery in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, this session is open to all. 

Bring along your own project or dive into our work basket and help us with the museum’s mending.  

This session will take place in the cosy Learning Centre tucked behind Jane Austen’s House. Please note that the House will be closed so House entry will not be possible on this day.

We’ll provide fortifying tea and coffee to keep you going! 

Bring along your work in progress or start something new! 

Details:
Date: Tuesday 10 February
Time: 11am – 1pm
Location: This event will take place at Jane Austen’s House in Chawton. Find us.
Tickets: Free but pre-booking essential. 

🎫 This event is free but pre-booking is essential. Please note that the House will be closed so House entry will not be possible on this day.

🗓️ Other Sewing Circle dates in 2026: 14 April, 12 May, 9 June, 14 July, 11 August, 8 September, 13 October, 10 November, 8 December

Join a fascinating online talk by fine artist Stephanie Smart, about the creation of The Regency Wardrobe, on display throughout Jane Austen’s House until February 2026.

Stephanie will introduce the exhibition and discuss how each piece was designed and created – its inspiration, period and place, history and story. She will explain how she developed her use of paper as a medium for garment construction, with embroidered and applied decoration, and how her latest collection variously reinterprets the Regency era. By working closely with volunteers from The Regency Town House Heritage Centre, Hove, Stephanie has created a collection that’s broader in scope in terms of its relationship to a particular area, and historical era, than any she has worked on previously.

DETAILS:
Date: Wednesday 11 February 2026
Time: 8pm – 9pm (GMT)
Location: This event will take place online. Join us from the comfort of your own home!
Tickets: £7

This event take place on Zoom. Please provide a valid email address, as you will be emailed a link to join in the run up to each 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. 

 This event will be recorded so you can watch again later. All ticket-holders will be emailed a link to the recording after the event. The recording will be accessible for one month.

Timings are given in UK time (GMT/BST) – please do check what the event time is in your territory, to ensure you log in at the right time.

Join art teachers Fergal Kilkenny (St. Louis Secondary School, Co.Louth, Ireland) and Eimear McKeown (New-Bridge Integrated College, Co. Down, Northern Ireland), to explore the art of lino print. In this drop-in workshop you will have the option of cutting your own silhouette of Jane Austen or using a precut lino block, depending on how much time you have.

Participants will also have the opportunity to explore colour and collage in this session and leave Jane Austen House with their own work of art.

This workshop is linked to the ‘Friendship Postcards: Jane Austen & Maria Edgeworth’ exhibition which is on display from 22nd January – 22nd February 2026. Fergal Kilkenny is the ‘Friendship Postcards’ project lead and Eimear McKeown is one of the participating teachers. Both workshop facilitators have experience in supporting cross border work on the island of Ireland through artmaking.

This event is a drop-in session, and is free with House entry. You will need either a ticket to visit the House, or an annual pass from a previous visit to attend this workshop.

All materials are provided, and the workshop will suit all ages.

You can drop in any time between 11:00am and 2.00pm

Back by popular demand! In 2026 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 our Virtual Book Club – a lively online space in which we will discuss all things Jane Austen!

Our second session will focus on Jane Austen’s extraordinary short epistolary novel Lady Susan, which tells the story of the beautiful and unscrupulous widow Lady Susan Vernon – “most accomplished coquette in England”.

We’ll get the ball rolling with questions, ideas and provocations about this short work and then it’s over to you – as a group we’ll share thoughts, theories, favourites and best-bits.

Whether you love, hate or want to be Lady Susan (!), join us to share your love of this internationally beloved author’s coming-of-age work. We can’t wait to hear your thoughts!

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 March 2026
Time: 7pm – 8pm (GMT)
Location: This event will take place online. Join us from the comfort of your own home!
Tickets: £7 

 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. 

Please note that booking for this event will close at 5.00pm (GMT) the day before. This is to ensure that all attendees receive their link in good time. 

Join our four literary houses in an evening to celebrate women writers who supported each other through female networks and creative collaboration as we mark International Women’s Day.

Step into the worlds of novelists the Brontë sisters, Elizabeth Gaskell, Fredrika Bremer and their earlier predecessors for a vivid insight into the literary connections and networks that sustained women’s writing lives. Through letters we glimpse supportive mentorships, introductions between writers, friendly editorial advice, the sharing of new publications, and lively discussion of literary ideas.

How did these groundbreaking women support and encourage others through both the written word and practical action? And what of authors like Jane Austen whose literary network was found in the books she read, rather than in literary friendships?

Celebrate online with us to discover iconic women writers who shaped our world through collaboration and community.

Speakers:
Dr Kim Simpson, Deputy Director at Chawton House
Sam Harrison, Programme Officer at the Brontë Parsonage Museum
Dr Diane Duffy, Chair of the Gaskell Society
Lizzie Dunford and Sophie Reynolds, Director and Head of Collections, Interpretation and Engagement, Jane Austen’s House

A partnership event with The Bronte Parsonage Museum, Chawton House and Elizabeth Gaskell’s House.

Details:
Date: Wednesday 4 March
Time: 7pm – 8.15pm
Location: This event will take place online. Join from the comfort of your own home!
Tickets: £6

 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 partner museums. 

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.

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!**

A perfect Mother’s Day treat, this special virtual tour will celebrate mothers in Jane Austen’s life and works, and explore the House in which Jane Austen spent the last eight years of her life.

As you discover the house Jane Austen knew and loved, you’ll learn about some of the best (and worst!) mothers in Jane Austen’s novels, from ‘nervous’ Mrs Bennet and ‘easy and indolent’ Mrs Price to ‘merry, fat’ Mrs Jennings, and Jane Austen’s own mother, Cassandra Leigh, an inspirational woman in her own right!

The tour will be led by an expert guide from Jane Austen’s House, who will use our beautiful virtual tour to show you around the House and outbuildings. From the comfort of your own home, you will enjoy a guided walk through of our virtual tour with lots of opportunities to chat and to ask questions.

Details:
Date: Sunday 15 March 2026
Time: 7pm – 8pm (GMT)
Location: This event will take place online. Join us from the comfort of your own home!
Tickets: £7.00

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. Please check your junk folders!

 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. 

Please note that booking for this event will close at 5pm (GMT) on Friday 13 March. This is to ensure that all attendees receive their link in good time. 

Back by popular demand! In 2026 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 our Virtual Book Club – a lively online space in which we will discuss all things Jane Austen!

Our third session will focus on Jane Austen’s first published novel, Sense and Sensibility.

We’ll get the ball rolling with questions, ideas and provocations about this short work 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 7 April 2026
Time: 7pm – 8pm (BST)
Location: This event will take place online. Join us from the comfort of your own home!
Tickets: £7 

 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 (BST) – please do check what the event time is in your territory, to ensure you log in at the right time. 

Please note that booking for this event will close at 5.00pm (BST) the day before. This is to ensure that all attendees receive their link in good time. 

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 very special virtual tour uses objects from our collection and the House itself to examine and celebrate Jane Austen’s first published novel, Sense and Sensibility.

Following in Jane’s footsteps, you’ll discover the rooms where S&S was revised and edited, soon after Jane moved to Chawton in 1809.

Moving from room to room, you’ll discover how the House itself can help us understand the novel better, and objects in the collection that help the story come to life.

This light-hearted and enjoyable event uses our beautiful virtual tour, teases out stories and objects that relate to Jane Austen’s classic work, and offers the opportunity to enjoy, examine and discuss Sense and Sensibility, and to experience Jane Austen’s House in a new way.

Details:
Date: Sunday 12 April 2026
Time: 5pm – 6pm (BST)
Location: This event will take place online. Join us from the comfort of your own home!
Tickets: £7.00

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. Please check your junk folders!

 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 (BST) – please do check what the event time is in your territory, to ensure you log in at the right time. 

Please note that booking for this event will close at 5pm (BST) on Friday 10 April. This is to ensure that all attendees receive their link in good time. 

‘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 the walk, why not 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 12 April 2026
Time: 11am – 12pm OR 2pm – 3pm
Location: This event starts from Jane Austen’s House in Chawton. Find us
Tickets: £15 (walk only); £25 walk + House entry

❗ Please click through the calendar and select the correct date when booking this event.

The guided walk will depart promptly from Jane Austen’s House. Please make sure you arrive in good time to join the group.

If you wish to visit the House before or after the walk you may use your Annual Pass, or select a ‘Walk + House entry’ ticket, to enjoy a reduced price. Please note this ticket type entitles you to House entry on this day only.

 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!

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

Join us for a morning of your own sewing, knitting or embroidery in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, this session is open to all. 

Bring along your own project or dive into our work basket and help us with the museum’s mending.  

This session will take place in the cosy Learning Centre tucked behind Jane Austen’s House. Please note that the House will be closed so House entry will not be possible on this day.

We’ll provide fortifying tea and coffee to keep you going! 

Bring along your work in progress or start something new! 

Details:
Date: Tuesday 14 April
Time: 11am – 1pm
Location: This event will take place at Jane Austen’s House in Chawton. Find us.
Tickets: Free but pre-booking essential. 

🎫 This event is free but pre-booking is essential. Please note that the House will be closed so House entry will not be possible on this day.

🗓️ Other Sewing Circle dates in 2026: 12 May, 9 June, 14 July, 11 August, 8 September, 13 October, 10 November, 8 December

In May 2026 our popular Spring Festival will return with a host of special events celebrating Jane Austen’s first published novel Sense and Sensibility and marking the turning of the year. The four-day festival will run from Friday 1 – Monday 4 May, with a programme full of themed tours and talks, as well as unique workshops, object sessions and performances.

As usual there will be free events to drop into, and exclusive ticketed events that you won’t want to miss – as well as plenty of online events for those further afield!

The full programme and tickets will go on sale in February. Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to see the programme!

Back by popular demand! In 2026 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 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 and beloved novel, Pride and Prejudice. 

We’ll get the ball rolling with questions, ideas and provocations about this short work 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 5 May 2026
Time: 7pm – 8pm (BST)
Location: This event will take place online. Join us from the comfort of your own home!
Tickets: £7 

 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 (BST) – please do check what the event time is in your territory, to ensure you log in at the right time. 

Please note that booking for this event will close at 5.00pm (BST) the day before. This is to ensure that all attendees receive their link in good time. 

Join us for a morning of your own sewing, knitting or embroidery in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, this session is open to all. 

Bring along your own project or dive into our work basket and help us with the museum’s mending.  

This session will take place in the cosy Learning Centre tucked behind Jane Austen’s House. Please note that the House will be closed so House entry will not be possible on this day.

We’ll provide fortifying tea and coffee to keep you going! 

Bring along your work in progress or start something new! 

Details:
Date: Tuesday 12 May
Time: 11am – 1pm
Location: This event will take place at Jane Austen’s House in Chawton. Find us.
Tickets: Free but pre-booking essential. 

🎫 This event is free but pre-booking is essential. Please note that the House will be closed so House entry will not be possible on this day.

🗓️ Other Sewing Circle dates in 2026: 9 June, 14 July, 11 August, 8 September, 13 October, 10 November, 8 December

Back by popular demand! In 2026 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 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 most complex and controversial novel, Mansfield Park.

We’ll get the ball rolling with questions, ideas and provocations about this short work 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 2 June 2026
Time: 7pm – 8pm (BST)
Location: This event will take place online. Join us from the comfort of your own home!
Tickets: £7 

 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 (BST) – please do check what the event time is in your territory, to ensure you log in at the right time. 

Please note that booking for this event will close at 5.00pm (BST) the day before. This is to ensure that all attendees receive their link in good time. 

Join us for a morning of your own sewing, knitting or embroidery in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, this session is open to all. 

Bring along your own project or dive into our work basket and help us with the museum’s mending.  

This session will take place in the cosy Learning Centre tucked behind Jane Austen’s House. 

We’ll provide fortifying tea and coffee to keep you going! 

Bring along your work in progress or start something new! 

Details:
Date: Tuesday 9 June
Time: 11am – 1pm
Location: This event will take place at Jane Austen’s House in Chawton. Find us.
Tickets: Free but pre-booking essential. 

🎫 This event is free but pre-booking is essential. Please note that the House entry is not included in your ticket.

🗓️ Other Sewing Circle dates in 2026: 14 July, 11 August, 8 September, 13 October, 10 November, 8 December

Back by popular demand! In 2026 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 our Virtual Book Club – a lively online space in which we will discuss all things Jane Austen!

Our sixth session will focus on Jane Austen’s perfect summer novel, Emma.

We’ll get the ball rolling with questions, ideas and provocations about this short work 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 7 July 2026
Time: 7pm – 8pm (BST)
Location: This event will take place online. Join us from the comfort of your own home!
Tickets: £7 

 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 (BST) – please do check what the event time is in your territory, to ensure you log in at the right time. 

Please note that booking for this event will close at 5.00pm (BST) the day before. This is to ensure that all attendees receive their link in good time. 

Join us for a morning of your own sewing, knitting or embroidery in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, this session is open to all. 

Bring along your own project or dive into our work basket and help us with the museum’s mending.  

This session will take place in the cosy Learning Centre tucked behind Jane Austen’s House.

We’ll provide fortifying tea and coffee to keep you going! 

Bring along your work in progress or start something new! 

Details:
Date: Tuesday 14 July
Time: 11am – 1pm
Location: This event will take place at Jane Austen’s House in Chawton. Find us.
Tickets: Free but pre-booking essential. 

🎫 This event is free but pre-booking is essential. Please note that the House entry is not included in your ticket.

🗓️ Other Sewing Circle dates in 2026: 11 August, 8 September, 13 October, 10 November, 8 December

‘I never in my life saw anything more elegant than their dresses.’
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!

In 2026, Dress Up Day will fall on the anniversary of Jane Austen’s death, making it a particularly special and poignant day to look back and celebrate her unique life, her beloved novels and characters, and her extraordinary literary legacy.

Dress Up Day is a unique and special day in our calendar. 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 lovely 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 you’re happy to appear in photographs to be used on our website and social media, we’d love to include you!

Details:
Date: Saturday 18 July 2026
Time: 10am – 5pm (last entry 4pm)
Location: This event takes place at Jane Austen’s House in Chawton. Find us
Tickets: Free with House admission. Book your tickets here. (Don’t forget to select 18 July!)

Back by popular demand! In 2026 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 our Virtual Book Club – a lively online space in which we will discuss all things Jane Austen!

Our seventh session will focus on Jane Austen’s last completed novel, Persuasion.

We’ll get the ball rolling with questions, ideas and provocations about this short work 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 4 August 2026
Time: 7pm – 8pm (BST)
Location: This event will take place online. Join us from the comfort of your own home!
Tickets: £7 

 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 (BST) – please do check what the event time is in your territory, to ensure you log in at the right time. 

Please note that booking for this event will close at 5.00pm (BST) the day before. This is to ensure that all attendees receive their link in good time. 

Join us for a morning of your own sewing, knitting or embroidery in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, this session is open to all. 

Bring along your own project or dive into our work basket and help us with the museum’s mending.  

This session will take place in the cosy Learning Centre tucked behind Jane Austen’s House. 

We’ll provide fortifying tea and coffee to keep you going! 

Bring along your work in progress or start something new! 

Details:
Date: Tuesday 11 August
Time: 11am – 1pm
Location: This event will take place at Jane Austen’s House in Chawton. Find us.
Tickets: Free but pre-booking essential. 

🎫 This event is free but pre-booking is essential. Please note that the House entry is not included in your ticket.

🗓️ Other Sewing Circle dates in 2026: 8 September, 13 October, 10 November, 8 December

Back by popular demand! In 2026 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 our Virtual Book Club – a lively online space in which we will discuss all things Jane Austen!

Our eighth session will focus on Jane Austen’s youthful, spoof-Gothic novel, Northanger Abbey.

We’ll get the ball rolling with questions, ideas and provocations about this short work 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 1 September 2026
Time: 7pm – 8pm (BST)
Location: This event will take place online. Join us from the comfort of your own home!
Tickets: £7 

 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 (BST) – please do check what the event time is in your territory, to ensure you log in at the right time. 

Please note that booking for this event will close at 5.00pm (BST) the day before. This is to ensure that all attendees receive their link in good time. 

Join us for a morning of your own sewing, knitting or embroidery in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, this session is open to all. 

Bring along your own project or dive into our work basket and help us with the museum’s mending.  

This session will take place in the cosy Learning Centre tucked behind Jane Austen’s House. 

We’ll provide fortifying tea and coffee to keep you going! 

Bring along your work in progress or start something new! 

Details:
Date: Tuesday 8 September
Time: 11am – 1pm
Location: This event will take place at Jane Austen’s House in Chawton. Find us.
Tickets: Free but pre-booking essential. 

🎫 This event is free but pre-booking is essential. Please note that the House entry is not included in your ticket.

🗓️ Other Sewing Circle dates in 2026: 13 October, 10 November, 8 December

Back by popular demand! In 2026 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 our Virtual Book Club – a lively online space in which we will discuss all things Jane Austen!

Our ninth session will focus on Jane Austen’s last, unfinished novel, Sanditon.

We’ll get the ball rolling with questions, ideas and provocations about this short work 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 6 October 2026
Time: 7pm – 8pm (BST)
Location: This event will take place online. Join us from the comfort of your own home!
Tickets: £7 

 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 (BST) – please do check what the event time is in your territory, to ensure you log in at the right time. 

Please note that booking for this event will close at 5.00pm (BST) the day before. This is to ensure that all attendees receive their link in good time. 

Join us for a morning of your own sewing, knitting or embroidery in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, this session is open to all. 

Bring along your own project or dive into our work basket and help us with the museum’s mending.  

This session will take place in the cosy Learning Centre tucked behind Jane Austen’s House. Please note that the House will be closed so House entry will not be possible on this day.

We’ll provide fortifying tea and coffee to keep you going! 

Bring along your work in progress or start something new! 

Details:
Date: Tuesday 13 October
Time: 11am – 1pm
Location: This event will take place at Jane Austen’s House in Chawton. Find us.
Tickets: Free but pre-booking essential. 

🎫 This event is free but pre-booking is essential. Please note that the House will be closed so House entry will not be possible on this day.

🗓️ Other Sewing Circle dates in 2026: 10 November, 8 December

Back by popular demand! In 2026 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 our Virtual Book Club – a lively online space in which we will 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 3 November 2026
Time: 7pm – 8pm (GMT)
Location: This event will take place online. Join us from the comfort of your own home!
Tickets: £7 

 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. 

Please note that booking for this event will close at 5.00pm (GMT) the day before. This is to ensure that all attendees receive their link in good time. 

Join us for a morning of your own sewing, knitting or embroidery in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, this session is open to all. 

Bring along your own project or dive into our work basket and help us with the museum’s mending.  

This session will take place in the cosy Learning Centre tucked behind Jane Austen’s House. Please note that the House will be closed so House entry will not be possible on this day.

We’ll provide fortifying tea and coffee to keep you going! 

Bring along your work in progress or start something new! 

Details:
Date: Tuesday 10 November
Time: 11am – 1pm
Location: This event will take place at Jane Austen’s House in Chawton. Find us.
Tickets: Free but pre-booking essential. 

🎫 This event is free but pre-booking is essential. Please note that the House will be closed so House entry will not be possible on this day.

🗓️ Other Sewing Circle dates in 2026: 8 December

Join us for a morning of your own sewing, knitting or embroidery in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, this session is open to all. 

Bring along your own project or dive into our work basket and help us with the museum’s mending.  

This session will take place in the cosy Learning Centre tucked behind Jane Austen’s House. Please note that the House will be closed so House entry will not be possible on this day.

We’ll provide fortifying tea and coffee to keep you going! 

Bring along your work in progress or start something new! 

Details:
Date: Tuesday 8 December
Time: 11am – 1pm
Location: This event will take place at Jane Austen’s House in Chawton. Find us.
Tickets: Free but pre-booking essential. 

🎫 This event is free but pre-booking is essential. Please note that the House will be closed so House entry will not be possible on this day.