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Wednesday 11th March 2026 to Sunday 20th September 2026 Chawton House |
Exhibition: HomeMade Histories: Letters, Art & EmbroideryIn a world dominated by screens, HomeMade Histories invites visitors to slow down, look closely, and reconnect with the intimate, homemade traces of women’s lives through our unique collection of manuscripts, artwork and embroidery. |
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Thursday 13th August 2026 Chawton House |
Birds of Prey at Chawton HouseJoin our friends at Hampshire Hawk Walks for a discovery of birds of prey at Chawton House. A perfect summer holiday activity. |
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Friday 14th August 2026 Chawton House |
In Austen's Footsteps: Guided Estate WalkStep into the landscape Jane Austen knew and was inspired by on a guided summer estate walk. |
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Saturday 15th August 2026 Chawton House |
Reading Women’s Writing: Research ShowcaseJoin us as we celebrate five years since the relaunch of the Chawton House Fellowship programme with a special day dedicated to the research our Fellows have undertaken over the past five years. |
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Saturday 15th August 2026 Chawton House |
Curator's Tour: HomeMade Histories: Letters, Art & EmbroideryJoin us for a Curator’s Tour of our current exhibition exploring letters, journals, artwork and embroidery from our remarkable manuscript collection. Discover the intimate, hand-crafted traces that illuminate women’s lives in the 18th & 19th centuries. |
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Sunday 23rd August 2026 Chawton House |
Pottery Painting & Picnic at the Dyers BarnEnjoy a fun family day out painting pottery at our Dyers Barn! |
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Monday 24th August 2026 Chawton House |
Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great HouseJoin a special Jane Austen 250 guided tour highlighting Jane Austen’s connection to the ‘Great House’, from the parkland she walked to the table she dined at and the books she read. |
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Tuesday 25th August 2026 Chawton House |
Outdoor Theatre: 440 Theatre - A Midsummer Night's DreamMischievous sprites, runaway lovers, and one very silly donkey! Four Forty Theatre’s playful Midsummer Night’s Dream is magical, fast-paced, and perfect for audiences of all ages. |
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Monday 31st August 2026
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Bank Holiday Teddy Bear's PicnicGrab your teddy and join us for an afternoon of picnics, games and bear-themed fun in the gardens on Bank Holiday Monday! |
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Friday 4th September 2026 Chawton House |
Monthly Patchwork and Stitched Textiles ClubJoin our Monthly Patchwork and Stitched Textiles Club, running for five sessions alongside our exhibition HomeMade Histories: Letters, Art & Embroidery. |
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Saturday 12th September 2026 Chawton House |
Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great HouseJoin a special Jane Austen 250 guided tour highlighting Jane Austen’s connection to the ‘Great House’, from the parkland she walked to the table she dined at and the books she read. |
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Monday 14th September 2026 Chawton House |
Final Curator's Tour: HomeMade Histories: Letters, Art & EmbroideryJoin us for a Curator’s Tour of our current exhibition exploring letters, journals, artwork and embroidery from our remarkable manuscript collection. Discover the intimate, hand-crafted traces that illuminate women’s lives in the 18th & 19th centuries. |
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Monday 14th September 2026 Online |
Online Talk: On Curating HomeMade HistoriesIn the final digital event connected to our exhibition, HomeMade Histories, Curator Kim Simpson recounts the pleasures and frustrations of story-hunting in the Chawton House manuscript collection. |
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Friday 18th September 2026 Chawton House |
In Austen's Footsteps: Guided Estate WalkStep into the landscape Jane Austen knew and was inspired by on a guided summer estate walk. |
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Saturday 3rd October 2026 to Sunday 4th April 2027 Chawton House |
Exhibition: Dressing Up: Fashion and Nightlife in Eighteenth-Century HampshireStep into the glittering world of Georgian nightlife. Dressing Up follows the journey: getting ready, getting there, getting entertained. Through rare books, clothing and accessories, discover what it really took to enjoy a night out over 200 years ago. |