Step Into Jane Austen’s World:
Literature, History & Place

April 26 – May 2, 2026 • Program Fee: US $2,399
Apply before February 19, 2026

Overview

You know Jane Austen on the page; now step into her world. Walk the streets she walked, explore landscapes that shaped her novels, and dine like a Regency guest during your stay at Wroxton Abbey, a restored 17th-century manor house. The week will bring together literature, history, and the English countryside at its most evocative, as every day deepens your connection to Jane Austen’s world.

View of a historic building along the river, with trees and a boat in the foreground, and church steeples in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

An elegant afternoon tea setup with a tiered tray of assorted desserts, finger sandwiches, scones, and fresh fruit, accompanied by a teapot, teacup, and a strawberry garnish on a pink-colored drink.

Program Experience

Stay at Wroxton Abbey

A private 56-acre estate of gardens, lakes, and wooded grounds provides a historic yet comfortable home base.

Retrace Austen’s Literary Geography

Guided excursions include:

Bath and its Georgian crescents
Lacock Abbey
The Jane Austen House Museum

Experience Regency Culture

• Themed afternoon tea

• Georgian-era dance workshop by candlelight

Learn with Expert Faculty

Lectures, readings, and evening discussions bring Austen’s literary world into focus and deepen understanding of her themes.

A sign on a wooden post reads 'Jane Austen's House' with a decorative wrought-iron frame, located outside a red-brick house with white trim and multiple windows, surrounded by a garden with colorful flowers and lush green trees under a partly cloudy sky.

Why Wroxton Makes This Special

Wroxton Abbey is not simply accommodation — it is part of the experience. Its long corridors, historic rooms, and quiet reading nooks bring Austen’s world to life, creating a rare blend of literary study, cultural immersion, and English country retreat.

What’s Included

> Seven nights’ accommodation at Wroxton Abbey, with all meals

> All excursions with private guides

> Faculty-led seminars, readings, and discussions

> Afternoon tea and Georgian dance workshop

> Ground transportation for all scheduled activities

> Group airport transfer on arrival and departure days

Notes

> A minimum enrollment of 10 participants is required

> Room types vary; upgrade supplements may be available upon request

> Itineraries and site availability may adjust based on seasonal or faculty scheduling

STEP INTO JANE AUSTEN’S WORLD

Literature, History & Place