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Exhibition: Treasures of Chawton House

Wednesday 13th September 2023 to Monday 6th May 2024

Chawton House

Exhibition: Treasures of Chawton House

To celebrate our 20th year of opening, this exhibition displays some of the most precious treasures in the collection, and drawing on both Knight and Austen family history and early women’s writing with never-before-displayed objects, new acquisitions, old favourites, and items unique to Chawton House. 

*LAST CHANCE* Treasures Curator’s Tour & Cream Tea

Saturday 4th May 2024

Chawton House

*LAST CHANCE* Treasures Curator’s Tour & Cream Tea

Join Chief Executive Katie Childs on the final Curator’s Tour of our exhibition, Treasures of Chawton House.

Bank Holiday Book Barn

Monday 6th May 2024

Dyers Barn

Bank Holiday Book Barn

Join us on Bank Holiday Monday for Chawton House’s first Book Fair of 2024 in the beautiful parkland surroundings of Dyer’s Barn.

Historic Garden Tour with Head Gardener

Thursday 9th May 2024

Chawton House

Historic Garden Tour with Head Gardener

Join Chawton House’s Head Gardener Julia for a guided tour of the Chawton House Gardens, including the stunning display of spring flowers, and learn about their fascinating history.

Exhibition: Chawton in Stitches

Monday 13th May 2024 to Monday 26th August 2024

Chawton House

Exhibition: Chawton in Stitches

This exhibition displays the exquisite embroidery of award-winning graduate of the Royal School of Needlework Emily Barnett, inspired by Chawton House’s Gardens and Collection, alongside works from the Chawton House collection.

Historic Garden Tour with Head Gardener

Thursday 30th May 2024

Chawton House

Historic Garden Tour with Head Gardener

Join Chawton House’s Head Gardener Julia for a guided tour of the Chawton House Gardens, including the stunning display of spring flowers, and learn about their fascinating history.

Outdoor Theatre: The Handlebards  - The Comedy Of Errors

Saturday 15th June 2024

Chawton House

Outdoor Theatre: The Handlebards - The Comedy Of Errors

Join the troupe at Chawton House for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘The Comedy of Errors’ like you’ve never seen before.

Discover Roses at Chawton House

Tuesday 18th June 2024

Chawton House

Discover Roses at Chawton House

Explore the world of roses, both on and off the page at Chawton House, with a Library talk on botanical women by Chief Executive Katie Childs and a your of the rose garden by Head Gardener Julia Weaver.

Jane Austen Regency Picnic

Sunday 23rd June 2024

Dyers Barn

Jane Austen Regency Picnic

Join Jane Austen’s family and special guests for a Regency picnic at Dyers Barn, in the grounds of Chawton House.

Regency Treasures: A Midsummer Evening at Chawton House

Monday 24th June 2024

Chawton House

Regency Treasures: A Midsummer Evening at Chawton House

After a refreshing glass of Pimms in the Old Kitchen courtard, enjoy a guided viewing of a specially-curated display of Regency treasures led by a member of the Curatorial team.

Regency Week Curator's Tour: Chawton in Stitches

Friday 28th June 2024

Chawton House

Regency Week Curator's Tour: Chawton in Stitches

Join one of our Curatorial team on a Curator’s tour of Chawton in Stitches, the Summer exhibition at Chawton House.

Regency Week Garden Tour

Friday 28th June 2024

Chawton House

Regency Week Garden Tour

Explore the beautiful grounds of Chawton House with your knowledgeable guide, taking in the Wilderness, Walled Garden, and the stunning views over the Parkland.

Outdoor Theatre: Hamlet - The Lord Chamberlain's Men

Saturday 13th July 2024

Chawton House

Outdoor Theatre: Hamlet - The Lord Chamberlain's Men

Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men this summer for an unforgettable performance of Hamlet on the South Lawn at Chawton House!