The ‘Quills and Characters’ exhibition has now ended, our new exhibition ‘Treasures of Chawton House’ will be available to view from 13th September!
What’s on
Wednesday 13th September 2023 to Sunday 28th April 2024
Exhibition: Treasures of Chawton House
Sunday 8th October 2023
Chawton House Challenge 2023
Monday 16th October 2023 to Saturday 4th November 2023
Gothic in the Long Gallery: Villains in Power
Monday 16th October 2023
Online talk: Rose McKean, Tales of Terror!
Come and explore Chawton House’s stunning gardens this spring and admire the dazzling display of daffodils.
Browse our online shop and discover our selection of beautiful gifts and souvenirs, including our Chawton House x Tatty Devine jewellery.
Discover the art of letter-writing in the 18th and 19th centuries with a visit to our new exhibition Quills and Characters.
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Gothic Season at Chawton House
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The never-before-seen ‘Treasures of Chawton House’
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Library display, the true stories behind Gill Hornby’s novel Godmersham Park
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