Janeites unite, it’s time to get lost in Austen.
1. Jane Austen’s House Museum
Walk around the enchanting cottage, in Chawton, where Austen lived for the last eights years of her life.
2. Winchester Cathedral
Jane Austen was just 41 when she died in 1817, she was laid to rest in the Winchester Cathedral. When she was buried there was no mention of her books on her grave. A brass plate was later added which noted “known to many by her writings”.
3. Fashion Museum, Bath
Regency dresses, silk shoes, bonnets and riding jackets. We love to see it…And we love to try-it-on too!
4. The Jane Austen Centre, Bath
Step into Austen’s world with a costumed guide, try writing with a quill, enjoy a spot of Regency-inspired afternoon tea and make sure to exit through the gift shop.
5. Bath Distillery
The Bath Distillery has concocted gin of a different persuasion, and a winking Austen approves.
6. Chatsworth House
In the 2005 Pride and Prejudice film, Chatsworth House was used as Pemberley. The bust of Mr Darcy which Elizabeth Bennet admires in the Sculptural gallery, can be viewed in the gift shop.
7. 10 Henrietta Street, London
If you find yourself in Covent Garden head to Henrietta Street to see Austen’s blue plaque on number 10.
8. The National Gallery
View the only authenticated picture of Jane Austen, a small pencil and watercolour sketch drawn by her sister, Cassandra.
9. Austentatious
Currently in London until June 2022, but then set to tour the country. This entirely improvised play is in the style of Jane Austen. And based on nothing more than a title suggested by the audience. No two shows are ever the same!
10. The British Library
Make an appointment to view the first edition of Sense and Sensibility, a letter Austen wrote to her sister Cassandra and her portable writing box.