Chawton House

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Jane Austen in Her Time: Bath and London

with Professor Juliette Wells

Jun 1–10, 2027

Overview

Journey back in time with Literary Studies and Roundtable by 92NY Jane Austen expert, Juliette Wells, as you follow Jane Austen’s footsteps through the beautiful areas of England that inspired her and her novels.

This immersive 10-day tour offers a journey through Windsor, Bath, and London, meant for Jane Austen enthusiasts, admirers of history, and lovers of the English countryside alike. From the palatial estates and gardens that Austen admired from afar to the modest Chawton House she knew well, you’ll explore the places and people that influenced one of the most celebrated English novelists with expert insight and insider access.

Tour details

Tour highlights include:

  • A tour of Windsor’s Hampton Court Palace and its world-renowned gardens, offering 750 acres of formal gardens and parkland on the banks of the River Thames
  • A tour of Chawton House, known as the ‘Great House’ in Austen’s letters, and a visit to Jane Austen’s House, featuring Jane’s jewelry, letters, first editions of her novels and the table at which she wrote her much loved novels
  • A visit to Stourhead House and Gardens, one model for Darcy’s estate in Pride and Prejudice, exploring the estate and world-famous landscape garden
  • A day trip to Lyme Regis, the fashionable summer resort where Jane Austen’s last novel, Persuasion, is in part set
  • A guided city tour of Oxford, where Austen’s brothers studied, and a private tour of the Bodleian Library
  • A tour of the British Library and a visit to the British Museum’s exhibition of The Bayeux Tapestry

Download the in-depth 2027 trip overview

Fees:

Single occupancy: $12,490
Double occupancy (per person): $10,295

Payment Plan:

A $1,000 deposit per person is required upon registration to reserve your place. The remaining balance of your trip fees are due by March 3, 2027.

This popular tour is anticipated to fill quickly again – don’t delay! To register and get more information about the 2027 tour:

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This program is part of the Gilda and Henry Block School of the Arts.
Instructor
Juliette Wells
Juliette Wells

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