Twilight Tour: Halloween Special
Jane Austen's House, Chawton · 31 October 2026
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A guided evening tour of Jane Austen's House in Chawton, linked to Northanger Abbey, covering traditional Hallowe'en beliefs and customs. Tours start at 4:30pm on Saturday 31 October 2026 and are limited to 10 people, so it suits small groups of friends, couples or families looking for a seasonal outing. The event is currently sold out.
Highlights
- Guided tour of Jane Austen's House linked to Northanger Abbey
- Covers traditional Hallowe'en beliefs and customs
- Limited to 10 people, 4:30pm to 5:30pm on 31 October
Getting there
Jane Austen's House, GU34 1SD
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Photo: nick macneill, CC BY-SA 2.0Persuasion Trail
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.
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.