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Jane Austen: A Literary High Tea

Where
6 Macquarie St
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
Strangers' Function Room
When

Tuesday 16 December from 12:30pm to 2pm

Check in from 12:00pm

Cost

Adult: $105.61

Indulge in an afternoon of elegance and history at the Parliament of NSW to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday.

Steep yourself in history with a classic high tea that perfectly balances modern Australian flavours with timeless tradition. Enjoy the chef’s selection of sweet and savoury delights from a seasonal menu, complemented by a glass of sparkling wine.

Be enchanted by tumbling dry ice, petits fours, and Austen-inspired elegance while Austen titles and works from the Library’s rare book collection are showcased, with an introduction from our Parliamentary Library team. Guests will also receive a beautiful coffee table book, Rum Hospital to Parliament, as a keepsake of this memorable occasion. Regency inspired dress is encouraged!

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