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
Monday 26th March 2018 to Friday 7th December 2018
Exhibition: 'The art of freezing the blood'
Saturday 1st September 2018
Day of Talks: Jane Austen & Southampton Spa
Thursday 13th December 2018
Afternoon recital: 'Austen Sisters'
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.
Storystock at Chawton
Postponed until next year – please watch this space for further details.
Latest news
9th August 2018
Heraldic objects found during the restoration of the house 1990-2010
In the basement, there are a number of boxes containing objects found during the restoration of the house. Records of their exact date and where
7th August 2018
Hannah Moss - Research on Female Artists in Women's Writing
Back in June 2016 I was lucky enough to spend a month working at Chawton House as a library intern. During the cataloguing and conservation
6th August 2018
Ben Clingman - Chawton House internship
As I walked up the long approach to Chawton House, I was immediately struck by its imposing beauty. Beyond its grand stone building, elaborately decorated