Pride and Prejudice Festival

Karen Neville

Round and About

This year marks Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, a special programme and new events are planned throughout the year at her house in Chawton to celebrate

Celebrations for the much-loved author’s birthday begin with the first festival from January 23rd to 28th focusing on Jane Austen’s best-loved novel Pride and Prejudice.

A pianist will play throughout the festival on the 1813 Clementi square piano bringing the house to life. Explore the house with a fun P&P trail and discover items left by characters from the novel including Lydia’s abandoned game of Lottery Tickets and Mary’s copy of Fordyce’s Sermons.

Step into Lizzy’s muddy shoes or Darcy’s riding boots. Grab a bonnet and fan or top hat and greatcoat and pose as Jane’s characters in the pop-up photo station.

Enjoy pop-up talks on Friday 24th, 2pm; Saturday 25th, 1pm and Tuesday 28th, 11.30am. Join a stitching circle with your own sewing, knitting or embroidery and chat as Lizzy, Jane and their sisters would have done or how about taking inspiration from the spirit of Jane Austen and join a creative writing session.

Test your Pride and Prejudice knowledge at Goldfinch Books in Alton with a quiz night on 23rd themed around all things Pride and all things Prejudice! Expect some Austen, but be prepared to answer questions on all types of literature with Austen-themed prizes to win.

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