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Exhibition: Treasures of Chawton House

Wednesday 13th September 2023 to Monday 6th May 2024

Chawton House

Exhibition: Treasures of Chawton House

To celebrate our 20th year of opening, this exhibition displays some of the most precious treasures in the collection, and drawing on both Knight and Austen family history and early women’s writing with never-before-displayed objects, new acquisitions, old favourites, and items unique to Chawton House. 

Treasures Curator’s Tour & Cream Tea

Wednesday 24th April 2024

Chawton House

Treasures Curator’s Tour & Cream Tea

Join Deputy Director Dr Kim Simpson on a Curator’s Tour of our current exhibition, Treasures of Chawton House.

Bluebells & Blossom Weekend

Saturday 27th April 2024 to Sunday 28th April 2024

Chawton House

Bluebells & Blossom Weekend

Join us over the weekend for fun activities, Library displays and walks around the Gardens to view our bluebells and blossom in full bloom.

Bluebells & Blossom Watercolour Workshop

Saturday 27th April 2024

Chawton House

Bluebells & Blossom Watercolour Workshop

Join local artist Julia Morgan for a creative afternoon painting Spring bluebells and blossom.

*LAST CHANCE* Treasures Curator’s Tour & Cream Tea

Saturday 4th May 2024

Chawton House

*LAST CHANCE* Treasures Curator’s Tour & Cream Tea

Join Chief Executive Katie Childs on the final Curator’s Tour of our exhibition, Treasures of Chawton House.

Bank Holiday Book Barn

Monday 6th May 2024

Dyers Barn

Bank Holiday Book Barn

Join us on Bank Holiday Monday for Chawton House’s first Book Fair of 2024 in the beautiful parkland surroundings of Dyer’s Barn.

Exhibition: Chawton in Stitches

Monday 13th May 2024 to Monday 26th August 2024

Chawton House

Exhibition: Chawton in Stitches

This exhibition displays the exquisite embroidery of award-winning graduate of the Royal School of Needlework Emily Barnett, inspired by Chawton House’s Gardens and Collection, alongside works from the Chawton House collection.

Outdoor Theatre: The Handlebards  - The Comedy Of Errors

Saturday 15th June 2024

Chawton House

Outdoor Theatre: The Handlebards - The Comedy Of Errors

Join the troupe at Chawton House for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘The Comedy of Errors’ like you’ve never seen before.

Jane Austen Regency Picnic

Sunday 23rd June 2024

Dyers Barn

Jane Austen Regency Picnic

Join Jane Austen’s family and special guests for a Regency picnic at Dyers Barn, in the grounds of Chawton House.

Regency Treasures: A Midsummer Evening at Chawton House

Monday 24th June 2024

Chawton House

Regency Treasures: A Midsummer Evening at Chawton House

After a refreshing glass of Pimms in the Old Kitchen courtard, enjoy a guided viewing of a specially-curated display of Regency treasures led by a member of the Curatorial team.

Regency Week Curator's Tour: Chawton in Stitches

Friday 28th June 2024

Chawton House

Regency Week Curator's Tour: Chawton in Stitches

Join one of our Curatorial team on a Curator’s tour of Chawton in Stitches, the Summer exhibition at Chawton House.

Regency Week Garden Tour

Friday 28th June 2024

Chawton House

Regency Week Garden Tour

Explore the beautiful grounds of Chawton House with your knowledgeable guide, taking in the Wilderness, Walled Garden, and the stunning views over the Parkland.