During
these special tours, a guide
in period costume will use
the famous author's own words
to describe the decor of the
mansion and the gracious lifestyle
of the Gores.
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 Austens novels.
Admission
to the evening tours (Friday,
May 16 & July
18) is $12 adults and $8 for
children 5 to 12.
Admission
for the daytime tours (Saturday,
May 17 & Sunday,
July 20 hourly 11 to 3) is
$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 through April
15, 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
.
The Tea Leaf is located at
487 Moody Street, Waltham,
MA. Website: www.thetealeaf.us .
COST: Admission for evening
tour is $12 adults, $8 children.
Daytime tours $10 adults. $5
children.
