The final resting place of Jane Austen

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Regency Ball

16 Aug 2025

As part of our celebrations to mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen, join us for a night like no other. An enchanting evening of dance, drinks and delicious food! With live music of the era, we'll also have dance cards and a silhouettist for an authentic Regency feel. In collaboration with Laughing with Lizzie, our ball is suitable for everyone - beginners and more experienced dancers welcome! A caller will announce the dances and instruct you, with her assistants to help you too. And we're delighted to offer ticket holders a special 15% discount at our partners at Hampshire Wardrobe so you can really dress the part. Whilst you don't have to dress up, it is certainly welcomed and definitely encouraged! So feel free to adorn your finery and dance the night away like Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy! https://www.hampshireculture.org.uk/hampshire-wardrobe. Your ticket includes a delicious 3 course buffet including some Regency-inspired dishes, a welcome drink on arrival, your hand cut silhouette. Tickets: £105 7pm arrivals, with dancing commencing at 7:30pm. Carriages at 10:30pm. Part of our Jane Austen 250 series “Laughing with Lizzie” author, Sophie Andrews is a Jane Austen specialist with 165k+ followers worldwide, she shares her love of Regency life through social media, hosting events such as her ‘Balls for all Seasons’, and collaborations. She has appeared in the BBC documentary My Friend Jane (2017) and authored Be More Jane (2019) and Be Your Own Heroine (2020). Sophie has worked with Netflix, advises on Austen-related film, frequently gives talks and reviews theatre productions. Find her on Instagram and Facebook as Laughing with Lizzie.