Chawton House acquires a rare first edition of Jane Austen’s favourite poet William Cowper's Poems – the copy that was in her brother’s library, which she repeatedly visited. Thanks to the generosity of Friends of the National Libraries (FNL) and the Godmersham Lost Sheep [...]
Chawton House reopens for the festive season with a new garden lights trail and Christmas exhibition Following the end of England’s second national Lockdown, Chawton House has once again opened its doors to visitors! Celebrating Christmas from December 2, [...]
Almost 450 heritage organisations in England, including Chawton House have been awarded cash from the first round of the Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage Grants of up to £1 million will deliver a lifeline for the heritage sector in [...]
Chawton House launches a special programme of events on all things Gothic! Chawton House, Hampshire, October 2020. To celebrate the spookiest holiday of the year, Chawton House is launching “Gothic Month”. This special programme is running throughout October, with [...]
Chawton, Hampshire September 2020 – Chawton House today announced it has been recognized as a 2020 Travelers’ Choice award-winner for Visitor Attractions. Based on a full year of Tripadvisor reviews, prior to any changes caused by the pandemic, award winners are [...]
Last month we hosted our last Summer Series event, finishing with a quiz on all things Jane Austen! We are now posting the answers (long overdue) to put you out of your misery! Let us know how you did... [...]
Last night we hosted our last Summer Series event, finishing with a quiz on all things Jane Austen! As we had so much fun, we want to share the quiz with everyone. Why not have a go or challenge [...]
Escape to Chawton House, your local get away Chawton House, Hampshire, August 2020. See out the last of the long summer days in the beautiful setting of Chawton House. With a Country Fair, Sunday Picnics, Parkland Breakfasts, September Sunsets and brand new kids trails, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Throughout [...]
Bank Holiday weekend at Chawton House We've got lots to keep you entertained this bank holiday weekend, so don't let the 'staycation' get you down, get out and about and explore this beautiful part of the South Downs [...]
As tributes pour in from the Austen community for Deirdre Le Faye, we recall the life of the greatest Jane Austen expert. In 2012, Deirdre Le Faye was awarded an honorary doctorate at the University of Southampton. Below is [...]