A Celebration of Austen at Lyme with Serenity Booksellers
Join us for a day of elegance, wit, and Regency charm as Serenity Booksellers mark 250 years since the birth of Jane Austen with author talks, book stalls and Regency dancing.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
To celebrate both Austen's 250th birthday and the 30 year anniversary of the BBC's 'Pride and Prejudice', filmed at Lyme, join Serenity Booksellers for:
- Author talks exploring Austen's life, works and enduring legacy
- Live Regency dancing
- Fancy dress: come in your finest Regency attire, or visit Lyme's very own Dressing Room during the day to experience Pemberley like an Austen character
- Book stall brimming with Austen novels, biographies, and inspired works
and more surprises throughout the day.
Whether you’re a devoted Janeite or simply curious to step back in time, this will be a day of literature, laughter, and lively conversation. Prepare your bonnets, dust off your dancing slippers, and join us to honour one of the most beloved authors in English literature.
Spend a day immersed in books and conversation at Lyme House, where all author events will be held in the elegant Saloon and atmospheric Chapel.
We’re delighted to welcome four outstanding authors:
Sophie Andrews - 'The Ultimate Jane Austen Quiz Book'
Professor Ros Ballaster - 'Jane Austen’s Fashion Bible'
Amelia Blackwell - 'A Crime Through Time'
Jess Shannon - 'Cleaner'
Serenity Booksellers' co-owner, Kelly will be hosting a talk on Jane Austen's life, works and adaptations that have influenced us all, and her personally as a book seller for many years. Co-owner, Chris will be hosting a Jane Austen quiz where there will be some fabulous Austen goodies to be won!
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All Please see link for individual ticket prices | £25.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 01663762023
- Meeting point
All events will take place up at the house.
- What to bring and wear
Feel free to wear your Regency best, or visit Lyme's own Dressing Room to step into the shoes of an Austen character.
- Accessibility
There is an accessible entrance to the house, and the Chapel has a small step at the door.
Upcoming events
Summer of Play at Lyme
Summer of play is coming back to Lyme and is jam-packed with ways to play together with more than enough space to try it all.
Guided 'Pride & Prejudice' Park & Garden walk
Lyme is famous for having been the exterior of 'Pemberley' in the 1995 BBC adaptation of Austen's most popular novel, and to celebrate its 30th anniversary, join us for an access-all-areas guided walk around the filming locations.
Guided 'Pride & Prejudice' step-free garden walk
Lyme is famous for having been the exterior of 'Pemberley' in the 1995 BBC adaptation of Austen's most popular novel, and to celebrate its 30th anniversary, join us for a step-free guided walk around some of the filming locations.
Concerts in the Chapel – Manchester Reed Trio: 'Pride & Prejudice' themed
Be swept away by classical and modern melodies while seated in a setting steeped in heritage, with a 'Pride & Prejudice' themed Concert in the Chapel at Lyme.