Keats House

The Romantic poet John Keats lived in this house and was inspired to write his most memorable poetry here. 

The grade 1 listed building is open to the public as a museum and literary centre, where Keats's memory lives on through events, creative activities and special displays.

Visitors can explore Keats's study, the bedroom where his consumption was first diagnosed, and the garden which he shared with the love of his life, Fanny Brawne, and in which he composed his famous 'Ode to a Nightingale'.

Introduction for school trips and educational visits

Keats House is where John Keats, the poet, lived from 1818 to 1820 and is the setting which inspired some of his most memorable poetry. Here Keats wrote ‘Ode to a Nightingale’ and fell in love with Fanny Brawne, the girl next door. We offer workshops on everything from exploring poetry to experiencing domestic life above and below stairs to investigating insects, flowers and trees in the garden. We work with students from Key Stage 1 to A-Level.

Why is this venue great for school trips and educational visits?

Keats House provides a wonderful setting for school groups of all ages to explore the written and spoken word, art, history and the natural surroundings. Displays in the house relate to the life and times of John Keats and Fanny Brawne including letters written by Keats, books in which Keats wrote some of his poetry, and the engagement ring given by Keats to Fanny.

The garden is planted with fruit trees, plants and shrubs, all in keeping with the Regency period. Each border of the garden reflects an aspect of Keats’s poetry: Melancholy, Autumn and Nightingale.