Opening Hours
CHAWTON HOUSE AND GARDENS WILL BE CLOSED WEDNESDAY 24TH AND THURSDAY 25TH JUNE DUE TO A RED HEAT WARNING. THIS IS FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR VISITORS AND OUR STAFF.
We are currently open 7 days a week, 10am – 4.30pm with last entry at 4pm.
What’s on
Wednesday 11th March 2026 to Sunday 20th September 2026
Exhibition: HomeMade Histories: Letters, Art & Embroidery
Thursday 25th June 2026
Rose Walk at Chawton House
Friday 26th June 2026
Regency Week Jane Austen Garden Tour
Friday 26th June 2026
Regency Week Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House
Enjoy the great outdoors at Chawton House: take a walk in the Parkland, or see the historic features of our Garden, from the Walled Garden to the Wilderness.
Browse our online shop and discover our selection of beautiful gifts and souvenirs for loved ones, including our Chawton House x Tatty Devine jewellery.
Visit our current exhibition, HomeMade Histories: Letters, Art & Embroidery, open until 20 September. Discover intimate, homemade traces of women’s lives through our unique collection.
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Latest news
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