Twilight Tour: A Regency Christmas 19 December at Jane Austen's House
Jane Austen's House, Alton · 19 December 2026
A candlelit evening guided tour of Jane Austen's House in Alton on 19 December 2026, held as twilight falls. The tour tells Austen's story using the House and objects from its collection. It suits visitors interested in Regency life and literature, including families, couples and friends.
Highlights
- Candlelit evening tour as twilight falls
- Guided through the House and its collection
- Telling Jane Austen's story in Alton, GU34 1SD
Getting there
Jane Austen's House, GU34 1SD
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