Step back in time this summer as Festival Place celebrates 250 years of Jane Austen — with a modern-day twist!
📍 Where? Porchester Square, Festival Place
📅 When? Every Wednesday and Saturday in August 11am - 4pm
Explore our Regency Remixed Garden — a playful installation inspired by Austen’s wit, romance, and the glamour of Georgian Basingstoke. Did you know Jane once danced right here in town?
✨ What’s On?
• Snap a photo in our stunning Austen-inspired frame
• Follow our interactive Regency Trail around the centre - uncover all 10 hidden facts to solve the secret word
• Drop your entry at the Customer Lounge for a chance to win a Jane Austen prize bundle - Vue cinema tickets & a £50 Wimpy voucher
• Enjoy creative workshops and performances every Wednesday and Saturday
• Look out for surprises from local retailers throughout the month!
📍 Trail maps available from the Customer Lounge – collect yours and let the adventure begin.
👒 Whether you're a die-hard Austenite or just here for the bonnets and books, there’s something to delight every age.
Join us this August for a summer of stories, workshops, and Regency-style fun. Launching on August 2 with a Terrific Tea Dance!
Because some stories never go out of style.
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