Jane Austen Tours at Gore Place
| Venue: | Gore Place Mansion |
| Hours: | Hours Vary see below |
| In/Outdoor: | Indoor |
| Cost: | $$ see below |
| Category: | Tours |
Born in 1775, Austen (Emma, Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility) lived her entire life in England until her death in 1817. Christopher and Rebecca Gore lived in England from 1796 to 1804. The grand mansion they built in Waltham, Massachusetts in 1806 features both French and English influence in the design and greatly resembles the manor houses described in Austen’s novels.
The evening tour (Friday, February 22 at 7pm) will include light refreshments. Admission to the evening tour is $12 adults and $8 for children 5 to 12.The daytime tours will be offered Saturday, February 23 on the hour 11am to 3pm. Admission for the daytime tours are $10 adults and $5 children 5-12.
The English tradition of afternoon tea plays an important part in Austen's novels. Why not add a traditional tea to your visit? After your tour, bring your ticket to the Tea Leaf tearoom located nearby at 487 Moody Street in Waltham. You will receive a 10% savings on the traditional three-course afternoon tea service (reservations required). Ticket valid for afternoon tea from February 23 to March 1, 2008.
For reservations for the Jane Austen tours, call Gore Place at: (781) 894-2798 ext. 12.
For tea reservations, call the Tea Leaf at (781) 891-1900.
Gore Place is located at 52 Gore Street, just off Route 20 (Main Street) near the Waltham/Watertown line. By public transportation: Take the Red Line to Central Square. Take the 70 or 70A bus toward Waltham. Gore Street is 1-1/4 miles West of Watertown Square. Website: www.goreplace.org .
The Tea Leaf is located at 487 Moody Street, Waltham, MA. Website: www.thetealeaf.us .
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Friday, February 22 at 7pm and Saturday, February 23 at 11, 12, 1, 2 & 3pm
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$12 adults, $8 children. Daytime tours $10 adults. $5 children
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52 Gore Street, Waltham, MA, 02453-6866 map
Phone: (781) 894-2798
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