Jane Austen Regency Week

Jane Austen Regency Week Jane Austen Regency Week takes place in the last week of June each year in Alton and Chawton in Hampshire

Jane Austen is a historically important and iconic writer who lived and worked on our doorstep 200 years ago. The events celebrate both Jane Austen and the Regency era, both very relevant to our area.

23/06/2026
22/06/2026

***IMPORTANT UPDATE***

Just to let you know due to the amber weather warnings with extreme temperatures we have decided on the following:

The Regency Dance Workshop is cancelled (Tuesday morning)

The quiz (Tues Eve) moves to the Swan Hotel. Drop ins are invited!

Jane Hurst’s walk around Alton (Wednesday morning) has been cancelled.

Hazel Mills Talk will move from Alton Town Hall to Goldfinch Books (Thurs pm) drop ins are invited!

All people affected have been offered a refund or exchange to another event.

Please all stay cool, dress for the weather and stay hydrated.

Please note that Chawton House will be closed due to the extreme weather warning in place for later this week
22/06/2026

Please note that Chawton House will be closed due to the extreme weather warning in place for later this week

*Important Notice*
Due to the extreme heat warnings on Wednesday 24th June and Thursday 25th June, Chawton House will be closed to the public. This includes the House, Gardens, and Old Kitchen Tearoom. This is to ensure the safety of visitors and staff.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

MONDAY 21st JUNE Come along and join us today in both Alton and Chawton.Tickets available for all events on the door or ...
22/06/2026

MONDAY 21st JUNE

Come along and join us today in both Alton and Chawton.
Tickets available for all events on the door or online.

A Day in the Life of Jane Austen at Chawton House 10.30am until 5.00pm.

Spend a summer’s day at Chawton House immersed in the rhythms, routines and inspirations of Jane Austen’s world.

https://chawtonhouse.org/whats-on/regency-week-special-a-day-in-the-life-of-jane-austen/

Teatime Discussion of Sanditon by Michael Biddiss starts at 2.30pm at Goldfinch Books.

https://www.ticketsource.com/alton-jane-austen/a-teatime-discussion-of-sanditon-with-professor-michael-and-mrs-louise-biddiss/e-ovbyxp

Behind The Archive: An Evening with Caroline Jane Knight at 7.00pm at Alton Maltings

https://www.ticketsource.com/alton-jane-austen/behind-the-archive-an-evening-with-caroline-jane-knight/2026-06-22/19:00/t-xddyqjm

Chawton House
Goldfinch Books
Jane Austen's niece: Caroline Jane Knight
Alton Maltings

Monday 22nd June 2026 @ 10:30 am - 5:30 pm - Spend a summer’s day at Chawton House immersed in the rhythms, routines and inspirations of Jane Austen’s world, with a mixture of tours, Regency-inspired food, and creative activities.

What a great day yesterday?As promised pictures from Being Mr Wickham on stage with the wonderful Adrian Lukis.Being Mr ...
22/06/2026

What a great day yesterday?

As promised pictures from Being Mr Wickham on stage with the wonderful Adrian Lukis.

Being Mr Wickham
Laughing With Lizzie
Holybourne Theatre
Jane Austen's niece: Caroline Jane Knight

21/06/2026

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