2026

Evening Curator's Tour: Dressing Up: Fashion & Nightlife in 18th-Century Hampshire

Thursday 12th November 2026

Chawton House

Evening Curator's Tour: Dressing Up: Fashion & Nightlife in 18th-Century Hampshire

Join us for an early-evening Curator’s Tour of our new exhibition exploring and get to know glittering world of Georgian nightlife, from preparation and transport to the favoured nightlife spots in Hampshire.

Gothic House Tour

Friday 30th October 2026

Chawton House

Gothic House Tour

Join us for a night to freeze the blood, as we step into the shadowy world of Gothic literature, where heroines, villains and the ingenious women writers who brought them to life await…

*SOLD OUT* Poisons and Potions: Gothic Supper & A Murder Mystery...

Wednesday 28th October 2026

Chawton House

*SOLD OUT* Poisons and Potions: Gothic Supper & A Murder Mystery...

Over a Gothic-inspired supper, work with your fellow guests to unravel a mystery of poisons, potions, secrets and suspicious behaviour.

Halloween Half Term Kids Craft Day

Tuesday 27th October 2026

Chawton House

Halloween Half Term Kids Craft Day

This Halloween half term, bring the kids for a frightfully fun day at Chawton House, with potion making workshops, broom making, and a spooky detective trail to explore.

Indoor Theatre: Ghost Stories After Dark [cancelled]

Monday 26th October 2026

Chawton House

Indoor Theatre: Ghost Stories After Dark [cancelled]

Join us in the Great Hall as actor Dominic Gerrard returns to Chawton House for a solo performance of three ghostly tales!

Halloween Kids’ Trails: The Poison Puzzle

Wednesday 21st October 2026 to Sunday 1st November 2026

Chawton House

Halloween Kids’ Trails: The Poison Puzzle

Calling all young detectives! A mysterious case is unfolding at Chawton House, and we need your help to solve it. 

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House

Sunday 18th October 2026

Chawton House

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House

Join 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.

In Austen's Footsteps: Guided Estate Walk

Friday 16th October 2026

Chawton House

In Austen's Footsteps: Guided Estate Walk

Step into the landscape Jane Austen knew and was inspired by on a guided Autumn estate walk.

Curator's Tour: Dressing Up: Fashion & Nightlife in 18th-Century Hampshire

Monday 12th October 2026

Chawton House

Curator's Tour: Dressing Up: Fashion & Nightlife in 18th-Century Hampshire

Join us for a Curator’s Tour of our new exhibition exploring and get to know glittering world of Georgian nightlife, from preparation and transport to the favoured nightlife spots in Hampshire.

*SOLD OUT* A Night in Georgian England: A Talk & Dinner

Thursday 1st October 2026

*SOLD OUT* A Night in Georgian England: A Talk & Dinner

Explore our precious 1746 map of London with an eminent historian and get a private ”tour” of the Georgian streets. Stay for a roast dinner and hear about nightlife in 18th-century London​.

HomeMade Histories: Library Short Talks - Curators’ Picks

Wednesday 23rd September 2026 to Friday 2nd October 2026

Chawton House

HomeMade Histories: Library Short Talks - Curators’ Picks

Join a member of the curatorial team in the Library for a short, 15-minute close-up with five remarkable handmade objects as they come off display, Weds-Fri, 1.30pm.

Library Display: Austen's Autumn

Wednesday 23rd September 2026 to Sunday 18th October 2026

Chawton House

Library Display: Austen's Autumn

Discover Jane Austen’s fascination with the changing seasons in this special Library display.

In Austen's Footsteps: Guided Estate Walk

Friday 18th September 2026

Chawton House

In Austen's Footsteps: Guided Estate Walk

Step into the landscape Jane Austen knew and was inspired by on a guided summer estate walk.

Online Talk: On Curating HomeMade Histories

Monday 14th September 2026

Online

Online Talk: On Curating HomeMade Histories

In 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.

Final Curator's Tour: HomeMade Histories: Letters, Art & Embroidery

Monday 14th September 2026

Chawton House

Final Curator's Tour: HomeMade Histories: Letters, Art & Embroidery

Join 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.

*SOLD OUT* Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House

Saturday 12th September 2026

Chawton House

*SOLD OUT* Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House

Join 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.

Monthly Patchwork and Stitched Textiles Club

Friday 4th September 2026

Chawton House

Monthly Patchwork and Stitched Textiles Club

Join our Monthly Patchwork and Stitched Textiles Club, running for five sessions alongside our exhibition HomeMade Histories: Letters, Art & Embroidery.

Bank Holiday Teddy Bear's Picnic [Cancelled]

Monday 31st August 2026

Bank Holiday Teddy Bear's Picnic [Cancelled]

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, the Teddy Bear’s Picnic on Monday has been cancelled. We apologise for any disappointment.

Outdoor Theatre: 440 Theatre - A Midsummer Night's Dream

Tuesday 25th August 2026

Chawton House

Outdoor Theatre: 440 Theatre - A Midsummer Night's Dream

Mischievous 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.

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House

Monday 24th August 2026

Chawton House

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House

Join 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.

Reading Women’s Writing: Research Showcase

Saturday 15th August 2026

Chawton House

Reading Women’s Writing: Research Showcase

Join 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.

Curator's Tour: HomeMade Histories: Letters, Art & Embroidery

Saturday 15th August 2026

Chawton House

Curator's Tour: HomeMade Histories: Letters, Art & Embroidery

Join 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.

In Austen's Footsteps: Guided Estate Walk

Friday 14th August 2026

Chawton House

In Austen's Footsteps: Guided Estate Walk

Step into the landscape Jane Austen knew and was inspired by on a guided summer estate walk.

Birds of Prey at Chawton House

Thursday 13th August 2026

Chawton House

Birds of Prey at Chawton House

Join our friends at Hampshire Hawk Walks for a discovery of birds of prey at Chawton House. A perfect summer holiday activity.

Outdoor Theatre: British Touring Shakespeare - Romeo and Juliet

Friday 7th August 2026

Chawton House

Outdoor Theatre: British Touring Shakespeare - Romeo and Juliet

Expect to be entertained, thrilled and moved as British Touring Shakespeare deliver an unforgettable night among the stars, with Shakespeare’s timeless story of star crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet

Monthly Patchwork and Stitched Textiles Club

Friday 7th August 2026

Chawton House

Monthly Patchwork and Stitched Textiles Club

Join our Monthly Patchwork and Stitched Textiles Club, running for five sessions alongside our exhibition HomeMade Histories: Letters, Art & Embroidery.

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House

Monday 27th July 2026

Chawton House

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House

Join 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.

Scarecrow Week!

Monday 20th July 2026 to Sunday 26th July 2026

Chawton House

Scarecrow Week!

Come and build a scarecrow at Chawton House!

*SOLD OUT* Landscape and Gardens Watercolour Workshop

Sunday 19th July 2026

Chawton House

*SOLD OUT* Landscape and Gardens Watercolour Workshop

Join local artist Julia Morgan for a creative Sunday painting the beautiful gardens and landscape of Chawton house.

Online Talk: Harriet Martineau – "Readers are plentiful; thinkers are rare"

Wednesday 15th July 2026

Online

Online Talk: Harriet Martineau – "Readers are plentiful; thinkers are rare"

Join us for a special partnership event with Chawton House, Charles Dickens Museum and Elizabeth Gaskell’s House as we celebrate 150 years of Harriet Martineau – a woman ahead of her time.

Curator's Tour: HomeMade Histories: Letters, Art & Embroidery

Wednesday 15th July 2026

Chawton House

Curator's Tour: HomeMade Histories: Letters, Art & Embroidery

Join 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.

Outdoor Theatre: Lord Chamberlain's Men - Othello

Saturday 11th July 2026

Chawton House

Outdoor Theatre: Lord Chamberlain's Men - Othello

Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men this summer for Othello, one of the most captivating and thrilling plays ever written.

Monthly Patchwork and Stitched Textiles Club

Friday 3rd July 2026

Chawton House

Monthly Patchwork and Stitched Textiles Club

Join our Monthly Patchwork and Stitched Textiles Club, running for five sessions alongside our exhibition HomeMade Histories: Letters, Art & Embroidery.

Library Display: Martineau 150 - Celebrating Harriet Martineau

Saturday 27th June 2026 to Sunday 2nd August 2026

Chawton House

Library Display: Martineau 150 - Celebrating Harriet Martineau

Explore the remarkable life and legacy of Harriet Martineau through original letters, rare books and objects from the Chawton House collection.

Regency Week Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House

Friday 26th June 2026

Chawton House

Regency Week Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House

Join a special 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.

Regency Week Jane Austen Garden Tour

Friday 26th June 2026

Chawton House

Regency Week Jane Austen Garden Tour

With your knowledgeable guide, explore the beautiful grounds of Chawton House, walking in Jane Austen’s footsteps and learning about how the Gardens have changed through time.

Rose Walk at Chawton House [cancelled]

Thursday 25th June 2026

Chawton House

Rose Walk at Chawton House [cancelled]

Join Chawton House Garden Volunteer Beth Scott for a tour of the Chawton House Gardens, focusing on our beautiful roses.

Regency Week Special: A Day in the Life of Jane Austen

Monday 22nd June 2026

Regency Week Special: A Day in the Life of Jane Austen

Spend a summer’s day at Chawton House immersed in the rhythms, routines and inspirations of Jane Austen’s world, with a mixture of tours, Regency-inspired food, and creative activities.

The Knight Family Picnic at Chawton House

Sunday 21st June 2026

Dyers Barn

The Knight Family Picnic at Chawton House

Join Jane Austen’s family for a Regency picnic at Dyers Barn, in the grounds of Chawton House, hosted by Caroline Jane Knight, Jane Austen’s fifth great-niece.

Curator's Tour: HomeMade Histories: Letters, Art & Embroidery

Tuesday 16th June 2026

Chawton House

Curator's Tour: HomeMade Histories: Letters, Art & Embroidery

Join 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.

Rose Walk at Chawton House

Thursday 11th June 2026

Chawton House

Rose Walk at Chawton House

Join Chawton House Garden Volunteer Beth Scott for a tour of the Chawton House Gardens, focusing on our beautiful roses.

Outdoor Theatre: The Handlebards - As You Like It

Sunday 7th June 2026

Chawton House

Outdoor Theatre: The Handlebards - As You Like It

Join the HandleBards at Chawton House for a fantastically funny bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s As You Like It’

Monthly Patchwork and Stitched Textiles Club

Friday 5th June 2026

Chawton House

Monthly Patchwork and Stitched Textiles Club

Join our Monthly Patchwork and Stitched Textiles Club, running for five sessions alongside our exhibition HomeMade Histories: Letters, Art & Embroidery.

Online Talk: HomeMade Histories: Maria Edgeworth & Jamaica

Wednesday 27th May 2026

Online

Online Talk: HomeMade Histories: Maria Edgeworth & Jamaica

In the second of our digital events connected to our exhibition, HomeMade Histories, Dr Susan Manly’s case study explores letters to and from Maria Edgeworth in the Chawton House collection, which cast new light on Edgeworth and the slave trade.

Bank Holiday BBQ

Sunday 24th May 2026

Chawton House

Bank Holiday BBQ

Enjoy a relaxing Bank Holiday BBQ on the South Lawn!

Bank Holiday Book Fair, Craft Stall & Pop Up Museum

Sunday 24th May 2026

Chawton House

Bank Holiday Book Fair, Craft Stall & Pop Up Museum

Join us for a bank holiday Sunday filled with books, crafts and more family fun at Chawton House!

Curator's Tour: HomeMade Histories: Letters, Art & Embroidery

Saturday 16th May 2026

Chawton House

Curator's Tour: HomeMade Histories: Letters, Art & Embroidery

Join 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.

Pages in Flight - Paint, Petals and Prose

Saturday 16th May 2026

Chawton House

Pages in Flight - Paint, Petals and Prose

Spend a few hours making a beautiful image inspired by the landscape, literature and imagination at Chawton House.

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House

Monday 11th May 2026

Chawton House

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House

Join 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.

Historic Garden Tour

Thursday 7th May 2026

Chawton House

Historic Garden Tour

Join a member of the Garden Team for a guided tour of the Chawton House Gardens, including the stunning display of spring flowers, and learn about their fascinating history.

Bank Holiday Weekend: Kids Messy Crafts in the Barn!

Sunday 3rd May 2026 to Monday 4th May 2026

Chawton House

Bank Holiday Weekend: Kids Messy Crafts in the Barn!

Let their imaginations run wild this May Bank Holiday Weekend, with FREE arts and crafts for the whole family in the Dyer’s Barn.

Monthly Patchwork and Stitched Textiles Club

Friday 1st May 2026

Chawton House

Monthly Patchwork and Stitched Textiles Club

Join our Monthly Patchwork and Stitched Textiles Club, running for five sessions alongside our exhibition HomeMade Histories: Letters, Art & Embroidery.

Garden and Botanical Themed Collage Workshop

Sunday 26th April 2026

Chawton House

Garden and Botanical Themed Collage Workshop

Create a beautiful collage inspired by the stunning garden and botanical themes around Chawton House!

In Austen's Footsteps: Guided Estate Walk

Friday 24th April 2026

Chawton House

In Austen's Footsteps: Guided Estate Walk

Step into the landscape Jane Austen knew and was inspired by on a guided spring estate walk.

Online Talk: HomeMade Histories: Jane Austen & Fanny Knight

Thursday 23rd April 2026

Online

Online Talk: HomeMade Histories: Jane Austen & Fanny Knight

In the first of our digital events connected to our exhibition, HomeMade Histories, Dr Sophie Coulombeau’s case study explores the stories that handmade notes in the margins of books can yield, focusing on a potential influence for Jane Austen’s Persuasion.

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House

Tuesday 21st April 2026

Chawton House

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House

Join 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.

Patchwork Workshop

Friday 17th April 2026

Chawton House

Patchwork Workshop

Learn traditional patchwork techniques in this one day workshop, and leave with your own embellished needle case!

Curator's Tour: HomeMade Histories: Letters, Art & Embroidery

Wednesday 15th April 2026

Chawton House

Curator's Tour: HomeMade Histories: Letters, Art & Embroidery

Join 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.

Theatre: Jane Eyre

Sunday 12th April 2026

Chawton House

Theatre: Jane Eyre

Passion, mystery, and resilience collide in this sweeping story of self-discovery and courage, performed by This is My Theatre.

Historic Garden Tour

Thursday 9th April 2026

Chawton House

Historic Garden Tour

Join a member of the Garden Team for a guided tour of the Chawton House Gardens, including the stunning display of spring flowers, and learn about their fascinating history.

Carrots, Crafts and Chocolate! Easter Trail at Chawton House

Saturday 28th March 2026 to Sunday 12th April 2026

Chawton House

Carrots, Crafts and Chocolate! Easter Trail at Chawton House

Help the Easter Bunny find his carrots and claim your prize in this years brand new Easter Trail!

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House

Monday 23rd March 2026

Chawton House

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House

Join 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.

Daffodils Talk & Walk

Sunday 22nd March 2026

Chawton House

Daffodils Talk & Walk

Join us at Chawton House to celebrate the beauty of the spring season with our Daffodil Walk & Talk!

In Austen's Footsteps: Guided Estate Walk

Friday 20th March 2026

Chawton House

In Austen's Footsteps: Guided Estate Walk

Step into the landscape Jane Austen knew and was inspired by on a guided spring estate walk.

Beginners Knitting Workshop

Friday 20th March 2026

Chawton House

Beginners Knitting Workshop

Start your knitting journey and develop a new hobby, with this beginners knitting workshop!

National Gardens Scheme Daffodil Day

Tuesday 17th March 2026

Chawton House

National Gardens Scheme Daffodil Day

Discover the charm of Chawton House Gardens in Spring on this special Daffodil Day, while supporting the National Gardens Scheme.

Curator's Tour: HomeMade Histories: Letters, Art & Embroidery

Monday 16th March 2026

Chawton House

Curator's Tour: HomeMade Histories: Letters, Art & Embroidery

Join us for the first Curator’s Tour of our brand new 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.

Mother's Day at Chawton House *SOLD OUT*

Sunday 15th March 2026

Chawton House

Mother's Day at Chawton House *SOLD OUT*

Treat the special women in your life to an unforgettable Mother’s Day at Chawton House with Brunch in the Old Kitchen Tearoom, Afternoon Tea in the Great Hall, or a full day out at Chawton House with both included.

Exhibition: HomeMade Histories: Letters, Art & Embroidery

Wednesday 11th March 2026 to Sunday 20th September 2026

Chawton House

Exhibition: HomeMade Histories: Letters, Art & Embroidery

In 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.

Online Event: International Women’s Day – Women of Words

Wednesday 4th March 2026

Online

Online Event: International Women’s Day – Women of Words

Join Chawton House, Jane Austen’s House, the Brontë Parsonage Museum and Elizabeth Gaskell’s House to mark International Women’s Day in a celebration of women writers who supported each other.

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House and Afternoon Tea *SOLD OUT*

Tuesday 24th February 2026

Chawton House

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House and Afternoon Tea *SOLD OUT*

Join a special Jane Austen 250 guided tour, highlighting Jane Austen’s connection to the ‘Great House’, followed by a Pride and Prejudice-inspired Afternoon Tea.

Chawton House Curry Night *SOLD OUT*

Saturday 21st February 2026

Chawton House

Chawton House Curry Night *SOLD OUT*

Escape the winter chill with a taste of India at the first of our 2026 Supper Series. Join us for a richly flavoured two-course dinner in the Great Hall, preceded by an exclusive behind-the-scenes preview in our Library.

February Half Term Kids Arts and Crafts Day

Wednesday 18th February 2026

Chawton House

February Half Term Kids Arts and Crafts Day

Bring the entire family together this February half term, with kids arts and crafts in the Maids Sitting Room and the Billiards Room.

Library Display: Fiction, Fantasy, Fidelity & the Brontës

Wednesday 18th February 2026 to Sunday 8th March 2026

Chawton House

Library Display: Fiction, Fantasy, Fidelity & the Brontës

Explore the afterlives of the Brontës in this pop-up display of early editions and twentieth-century adaptations.

Snowdrop Watercolour Workshop *SOLD OUT*

Sunday 15th February 2026

Chawton House

Snowdrop Watercolour Workshop *SOLD OUT*

Join local artist Julia Morgan for a creative day of painting the first flowers of spring.  

Snowdrop Sunday

Sunday 15th February 2026

Chawton House

Snowdrop Sunday

Come and enjoy Chawton House’s stunning gardens as we celebrate our spectacular display of snowdrops on Snowdrop Sundays.

Free Online Event: New Research in Women's Writing

Wednesday 11th February 2026

Online

Free Online Event: New Research in Women's Writing

A free webinar hosted by BARS (British Association of Romantic Studies) exploring the work of six early-career researchers who undertook Chawton House Visiting Fellowships to study the women’s writing collection.

Snowdrop Sunday

Sunday 8th February 2026

Chawton House

Snowdrop Sunday

Come and enjoy Chawton House’s stunning gardens as we celebrate our spectacular display of snowdrops on Snowdrop Sundays.

Collage Workshop *SOLD OUT*

Saturday 7th February 2026

Chawton House

Collage Workshop *SOLD OUT*

Create a beautiful collage inspired by the stunning scenery of Chawton House!

Snowdrop Sunday

Sunday 1st February 2026

Chawton House

Snowdrop Sunday

Come and enjoy Chawton House’s stunning gardens as we celebrate our spectacular display of snowdrops on Snowdrop Sundays.

Library Display: Snowdrop Secrets

Saturday 31st January 2026 to Sunday 15th February 2026

Chawton House

Library Display: Snowdrop Secrets

See the collection’s best snowdrops in this display of rare botanical books, artwork and poetry.

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House and Afternoon Tea

Wednesday 28th January 2026

Chawton House

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House and Afternoon Tea

Join a special Jane Austen 250 guided tour, highlighting Jane Austen’s connection to the ‘Great House’, followed by a Pride and Prejudice-inspired Afternoon Tea.

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House

Sunday 18th January 2026

Chawton House

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House

Join 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.

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House

Saturday 17th January 2026

Chawton House

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House

Join 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.

In Austen's Footsteps: Guided Estate Walk

Saturday 17th January 2026

Chawton House

In Austen's Footsteps: Guided Estate Walk

Embrace your passion for dead leaves and step into the landscape Jane Austen knew and was inspired by on a guided autumn estate walk.

Onsite Talk: Kate Evans, Patchwork, A Graphic Biography of Jane Austen

Friday 16th January 2026

Chawton House

Onsite Talk: Kate Evans, Patchwork, A Graphic Biography of Jane Austen

Join writer and illustrator Kate Evans in the final in our Jane Austen Book Club series, discussing her 2025 book, Patchwork: A Graphic Biography of Jane Austen.

Library Display: Pride & Prejudice through the Ages

Friday 16th January 2026 to Friday 30th January 2026

Chawton House

Library Display: Pride & Prejudice through the Ages

In January 1813, Jane Austen published her second novel, Pride and Prejudice. This display brings together different editions of the novel published in the two centuries since, including a first edition and the first illustrated editions, right up to modern translations.

Evening Orchard Wassail *SOLD OUT*

Saturday 10th January 2026

Chawton House

Evening Orchard Wassail *SOLD OUT*

Take part in this centuries’ old Twelfth Night apple-growing celebration, involving hearty singing in the orchard to encourage a bountiful harvest in 2026.  

New Years Day Brunch *SOLD OUT*

Thursday 1st January 2026

Chawton House

New Years Day Brunch *SOLD OUT*

Join us in the Great Hall to welcome the start of 2026 with a hearty buffet brunch of bacon, sausage, tomato, eggs, hash browns, mushrooms and beans.

2025

Brunch with Father Christmas *SOLD OUT*

Sunday 21st December 2025

Chawton House

Brunch with Father Christmas *SOLD OUT*

Enjoy a delightfully festive brunch with a buffet of pancakes and pastries and a choice of savoury plates, and a visit from Father Christmas in the Old Kitchen Tearoom.

Alton Fringe Theatre: Readings from Jane Austen

Saturday 20th December 2025

Alton Fringe Theatre: Readings from Jane Austen

During your festive visit to Chawton House, enjoy free dramatised readings from Jane Austen’s most beloved works, brought to life by the Alton Fringe Theatre at 12pm and 2pm.

Brunch with Father Christmas *SOLD OUT*

Saturday 20th December 2025

Chawton House

Brunch with Father Christmas *SOLD OUT*

Enjoy a delightfully festive brunch with a buffet of pancakes and pastries and a choice of savoury plates, and a visit from Father Christmas in the Old Kitchen Tearoom.

Jane Austen's Birthday: Guided Jane Austen at the Great House Tours and Afternoon Tea

Tuesday 16th December 2025

Chawton House

Jane Austen's Birthday: Guided Jane Austen at the Great House Tours and Afternoon Tea

Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday at Chawton House, with a day of guided tours and Pride and Prejudice-inspired Afternoon Teas.

Brunch with Father Christmas

Sunday 14th December 2025

Chawton House

Brunch with Father Christmas

Enjoy a delightfully festive brunch with a buffet of pancakes and pastries and a choice of savoury plates, and a visit from Father Christmas in the Old Kitchen Tearoom.

Alton Fringe Theatre: Readings from Jane Austen

Saturday 13th December 2025

Alton Fringe Theatre: Readings from Jane Austen

During your festive visit to Chawton House, enjoy free dramatised readings from Jane Austen’s most beloved works, brought to life by the Alton Fringe Theatre at 12pm and 2pm.

Brunch with Father Christmas *SOLD OUT*

Saturday 13th December 2025

Chawton House

Brunch with Father Christmas *SOLD OUT*

Enjoy a delightfully festive brunch with a buffet of pancakes and pastries and a choice of savoury plates, and a visit from Father Christmas in the Old Kitchen Tearoom.

Theatre: A Christmas Carol

Friday 12th December 2025

Chawton House

Theatre: A Christmas Carol

Step back in time this Christmas for a heartwarming evening of kindness, carols and festive spirit, with This is My Theatre’s performance of A Christmas Carol.

Festive Flower Brooch Workshop

Thursday 11th December 2025

Chawton House

Festive Flower Brooch Workshop

Relax in the peace and quiet of the Billiards Room and learn to stitch your own beautiful flower brooch, with refreshments included.

Online Talk: Susan Allen Ford, Hester Mulso Chapone, Jane Austen, and Pride and Prejudice

Wednesday 10th December 2025

Online

Online Talk: Susan Allen Ford, Hester Mulso Chapone, Jane Austen, and Pride and Prejudice

Visit our digital living room for the fifth event for our Jane Austen Book Club, and the third Deirdre Le Faye memorial lecture with Austen scholar Susan Allen Ford.

Brunch with Father Christmas

Sunday 7th December 2025

Chawton House

Brunch with Father Christmas

Enjoy a delightfully festive brunch with a buffet of pancakes and pastries and a choice of savoury plates, and a visit from Father Christmas in the Old Kitchen Tearoom.