Join Winchester College for the opening of No. 8 College Street, theatricals and workshops in 2025.
Jane Austen spent the final weeks of her life at No. 8 College Street, Winchester, and died there on the 18 July 1817. In the summer of 2025 Winchester College will be welcoming visitors to the house, as well as hosting a series of special events to mark the worldwide celebration of the 250th anniversary of Austen’s birth.
4 June 2025 - 30 August 2025
No. 8 College Street
The rooms where Jane Austen spent her last days were, until recently, a private residence. In the summer of 2025 No. 8 College Street will host an exhibition about Jane Austen and Winchester, including a specially commissioned film and artefacts from the collections of Winchester College.Other items associated with Jane Austen will be on display in Treasury, the school’s museum, from May 2025 until the end of the year. Among the highlights are first editions of her novels and manuscripts written by Jane and other members of her family.
This event is sold out, but spaces may become available in the future due to returned tickets, so please keep checking back. No. 8 College Street will also be hosting a Regency Embroidery Workshop at No. 8 College Street, so don't miss the chance to see the house where Jane Austen spent her final days.
16 June 2025 and 28 July 2025
Regency Embroidery Workshop
Celebrate the artistry of Regency embroidery in this exclusive one-day workshop, held at No. 8 College Street in Winchester, the house where Jane Austen spent her final days.
Under the expert guidance of Hand & Lock’s skilled tutors, students will create a unique design inspired by Regency-era fashion and decorative motifs. This workshop combines the delicate precision of silk shading with the opulent techniques of goldwork, offering a rare opportunity to learn these traditional
methods in a setting steeped in history and literary heritage.
Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced embroiderer, this course is designed to be accessible and inspiring for all skill levels. All materials and equipment are provided, and attendees will leave with their completed embroidery piece and the skills to continue exploring these timeless techniques.
Established in 1767, Hand & Lock are world-renowned masters of embroidery, bringing over 250 years of expertise to the art of needlework.
23 July 2025
Chapterhouse Outdoor Theatre: Pride and Prejudice
With stunning period costume, an original score, and Austen's timeless wit, Chapterhouse’s Pride and Prejudice is a faithful telling of Austen’s most well-known work. The performance will be in the College's tranquil Warden's Garden, with its Regency border, wild woodland, and private section of one of the most famous chalk streams in the world providing an idyllic setting for a magical evening of theatre.
This performance is recommended for ages 8+ and the running time is approximately 120 minutes, including an interval. Doors will open at 6pm and the performance will start at 7pm. Please bring your own rugs or low-back seating.
Chapterhouse Theatre Company produces critically acclaimed UK and international tours, specialising in Shakespeare, classic literature adaptations, and family shows.
