Walk in Jane Austen’s footsteps as you visit the ‘Great House’ owned by her brother Edward where she spent much of her time. Find out more
See the table where Jane Austen dined with her family, and view her brother’s suit, travel journal and portrait. Plan your visit
Our gardens include eighteenth-century features such as the Walled Kitchen Garden built by Edward Austen. Plan your visit
From children’s workshops and estate rambles, to exhibitions and evening talks, there is something for everyone in our events programme. Find out more
Enjoy tea and cake in our Old Kitchen tearoom and soak up the atmosphere of what was once the hub of the servants’ wing. Plan your visit
What’s on
Sunday 24th February 2019
National Garden Scheme Snowdrop Day
Monday 4th March 2019 to Monday 16th December 2019
Display: Writing Women's Rights
Monday 4th March 2019 to Monday 16th December 2019
Exhibition: Jane Austen's Reading
We are launching Reimagining Jane Austen’s ‘Great House’, an appeal to secure the future of this important historic and literary landmark.
Help us to keep the house, grounds and library going today. Donate now
North American Friends can donate here.
The ‘Reading with Austen’ website.
This site digitally recreates of the Library of Godmersham Park, as Jane Austen would have seen it. Click here to explore the Library, and here to read the blog.
Latest news
14th February 2019
Chawton House wins tourism accolade
Press Release VisitEngland declares Chawton House a ‘Hidden Gem’ VisitEngland announced that Chawton House has won a ‘Hidden Gem’ award, part of their 2018 Attractions
8th February 2019
The Knight Family Bookplates
When young Edward Austen was adopted by Thomas Knight II and his wife Catherine, he inherited more than just the three estates of Godmersham Park,
21st January 2019
Chawton House finds its new CEO
Katie Childs, former Head of Partnerships and Stakeholder Relations at the Imperial War Museum, begins her new role in February. Chawton House is delighted to