Persuasion Trail
Jane Austen's House, Chawton · 1 October to 15 November 2026
Photo: nick macneill, CC BY-SA 2.0Photo: nick macneill, CC BY-SA 2.0
A free trail through Jane Austen's House in Chawton, based on the novel Persuasion, runs daily from 1 October to 15 November 2026. Objects in different rooms relate to scenes and characters from the book, including portrait miniatures and a copy of the Navy List. It suits families and is included with House admission or an Annual Pass, so booking a date and time slot is required.
Highlights
- Free trail included with House admission or an Annual Pass
- Open daily 10am to 5pm, last entry 4pm
- Booking required: choose a date and time slot
Getting there
Jane Austen's House, GU34 1SD
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Photo: nick macneill, CC BY-SA 2.0Austen's Music Miniatures
A 50-minute classical concert for babies and toddlers, led by professional musician Louisa Hunter-Bradley, at Jane Austen's House Learning Centre in Chawton on 30 October 2026, from 10:30am to 11:30am. The session includes hands-on interaction with a variety of instruments and suits small, relaxed groups of families. Tickets cost £11 per child with adults free, and house entry is not included. Booking is required.
Photo: nick macneill, CC BY-SA 2.0Quiet Visit: Relaxed Early Opening
Jane Austen's House in Chawton holds a relaxed early-morning opening on 30 October 2026, from 9am to 10am. Capacity is reduced, screens and audio are switched off, and family friendly activities are offered. Booking is needed by emailing the venue to say which experience you need, so it suits families and visitors who prefer a calmer visit.
Photo: nick macneill, CC BY-SA 2.0Virtual Tour: Halloween Special
A live online guided tour of Jane Austen's House in Chawton, led by an expert guide over Zoom on 30 October 2026, from 7pm to 8pm GMT. It follows the house Jane knew and looks at objects and stories linked to Northanger Abbey, with a Gothic theme. Booking is required, and a recording is available to ticket holders for one month.