Bowood House & Gardens is hosting a series of special events to commemorate 250 years since the birth of author Jane Austen. The Lansdowne family that owns and manages Bowood Estate shares a little-known connection to the world-renowned author. In 1806, the 2^nd Marquess of Lansdowne was Austen’s landlord while she lived in Southampton, shortly before she moved to Chawton and began writing her most famous works.

Come to Bowood House from Monday 15^th – Sunday 21^st September, during the official Jane Austen Bath Festival and find stories and objects which illustrate Jane Austen’s life and the period on display in our Exhibition Rooms. Pick up our activity sheets and immerse yourself in the world of Jane Austen.

For this week only we are also offering 50% off our Day Ticket prices (on the day only at admissions) if you come dressed head to toe in Jane Austen era costume dress.

Friday 12^th   September to Sunday 21^st September: Guests are invited to explore an interactive trail within Bowood House. Visitors will discover and learn about objects located in the house that illustrate the author’s life and the wider Regency period. The experience reveals how Austen shaped the novels that continue to captivate readers over two centuries later.