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'
Wednesday 31st October 2018
Tour: Late Night Gothic
Saturday 3rd November 2018
Late Opening: Bonfire Night
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
17th September 2018
Emily Niblo - Chawton House Intern
For the last two weeks I have been lucky enough to do an internship at Chawton House, working both with the librarian Darren on the
13th September 2018
Amelia Opie - 'Detraction Displayed'
One of our library volunteers, Judith Hepper, writes about one of our rare books she discovers in the reading room ... Climb up the high
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