Meet the co-founder of Tatty Devine, Rosie Wolfenden, who created a beautiful collection of jewellery, inspired by her visit to Chawton House In case you don't know, Tatty Devine is the go-to brand for original, fun, acrylic statement jewellery, who [...]
Today We’re Celebrating Edward Knight II’s Birthday! On this day in 1794, Edward Knight II was born Edward Austen in Godmersham, Kent. The nephew of Jane Austen, Edward Knight was the first son of Edward Austen Knight and [...]
Chawton House has acquired a rare copy of Charlotte Smith's (1749-1806) first novel, Manon L'Escaut: or, The Fatal Attachment We are delighted to announce the acquisition of Manon L'Escaut: or, The Fatal Attachment. A French Story (London: Printed for T. [...]
With a three-day weekend to enjoy, we have lots to do at Chawton House to keep the entire family entertained. Scroll down to find out more about what's happening at Chawton House this weekend. Discover A Costume [...]
With lots of outdoor space to run and play on, a visit to Chawton House is the ideal way to keep the kids occupied over the Easter Holidays. Enjoy a family day out in the picturesque Hampshire countryside with a [...]
The dark, dreary days of winter are now over and you can spot spring’s arrival wherever you look at Chawton House. Birds are singing in the trees, flowers are blooming across the estate, and sunshine is beginning to make a [...]
“But now, let us go and sit down . . . and enjoy ourselves.” Jane Austen, Northanger Abbey This month, we are pleased to announce that thanks to the wonderful support of the North American Friends of Chawton House [...]
. Are you a postgraduate or early career researcher working on early women's writing? We are delighted to announce that we are now receiving applications for our 2022 Fellowships. If you've struggled to find the space, time and resources for [...]
Discover the beauty of spring as Chawton House reopens to the public. Chawton House is celebrating the beauty of spring as it reopens its doors to the public on Wednesday 9 February after a short winter closure. With 12,000 spring [...]
Discover more about this year's festive theme at Chawton House, open to visit from 1 December to 2 January. Every year we decorate Chawton House for Christmas, bringing festive cheer to every room of the House for you to enjoy [...]