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 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
Thursday 23rd May 2019
Photography Workshop
New for 2019, the Jane Austen Garden Trail is a unique walking route around the Chawton grounds.
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
2nd May 2019
New Old Kitchen Tearoom opening times!
The Old Kitchen Tearoom will open its doors from 9.00am during the week from May 15 Due to the ongoing popularity of the Old Kitchen
26th March 2019
Another lost sheep returns to the flock
Chawton House welcomes the arrival of a two-volumed work that has just been purchased by the 'Godmersham Lost Sheep Society' (GLOSS). Beautifully illustrated, this 1754
21st March 2019
Last minute Mother's Day gift!
Give your mum a prosecco cream tea gift voucher this Mother's Day! Want to show your mum how much you love her, but are stuck