The year 2025 brings a special anniversary for literature lovers – 250 years since the birth of Jane Austen, one of the most beloved British authors. Her work explores social norms and class differences in the 18th-century English aristocracy. Novels like Pride and Prejudice and Emma continue to inspire. In her honor, England has prepared numerous celebrations, with the most visited cities, such as Bath and Hampshire, offering unforgettable experiences.

Jane Austen’s life and work through interactive exhibitions

For Austen fans, a visit to the Jane Austen Centre in Bath offers the chance to embark on an exciting journey through her life and work. The center features numerous interactive exhibitions that connect visitors to the world in which Austen lived. With guides dressed in authentic period costumes, visitors can learn more about her inspirations and daily life.

The center has planned several special events throughout the year. Among them is a sea-themed ball, set for May 31st. Later in the summer, on June 28th, Austen enthusiasts will be able to enjoy a ball inspired by her unfinished novel Sanditon. A special event will also be the birthday ball in December, marking her actual birth date on December 16th. Every year, Bath hosts a major ten-day festival dedicated to this famous author. It features theater performances, guided tours, and an impressive promenade in Regency costumes. You can find more exciting destinations here.

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Historical tours and museums in Hampshire

A visit to Hampshire and Chawton is an essential part of any Austen tour. Jane Austen spent much of her life in a small cottage in this idyllic village, where she wrote some of her most famous works. Today, the house where she lived has been turned into a museum. It provides insight into the daily life and work of the author. The new exhibition Jane Austen and the Art of Writing explores her creative process and connects it to family life.

Not far from Austen’s house is Chawton House, the estate of her brother Edward, which is now a museum complex. Chawton House preserves many of Austen’s personal items, as well as works by other female writers of the time, including Mary Wollstonecraft. This complex is crucial for understanding Austen’s role in the broader context of female writing.

For those looking to follow the true Austen path, the Jane Austen Trail offers an ideal opportunity. This trail takes visitors through Chawton and Alton0. Those are the places Austen frequently visited in her life, providing a unique view of the writer’s everyday life and her relationship with the region.

Austen in Winchester – Her final days

Lastly, Austen fans will be thrilled by the opportunity to visit Winchester, where the author spent her final days. The house on College Street, where Austen died in 1817, will be open to the public during the summer of 2025. Visitors will be able to enjoy a special exhibition that showcases her life in this city, along with documents and artifacts from her life, as well as a film that sheds light on the final years of her struggle with health.

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