This autumn, Chawton House embraces the shadows with a programme of Gothic delights inspired by the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth. Taking our cue from Catherine Morland's 'dreadful suspicions' in Northanger Abbey, we invite you to step into a season [...]
Jane Austen's anniversary year has seen multiple books about her life and work published. Over the Autumn and Winter of 2025, we speak to some of the authors working on Austen—novelists, biographers, and graphic artists—about their love of Austen, the [...]
. Chawton House Unveils Programme for Jane Austen’s 250th Anniversary Celebration: Literature, Landscape, and Legacy We are delighted to announce the first part of our year-long programme to mark the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth in 2025. Under [...]
This festive season, Chawton House invites you to step into a world of holiday wonder. From 6 December to 5 January, immerse yourself in the warmth and magic of Christmas with enchanting displays inside and outside, workshops, and events that [...]
. . Gothic Season 2024 Captivity Summer is ending, the nights are closing in and the air is cooling down. The pumpkins are full in the Gardens and the leaves are turning orange. Beware as Gothic Season Approaches... and [...]
. . Chawton House announces details of its upcoming exhibition on the scandalous life and literary genius of Mary Robinson Mary Robinson: Actress, Mistress, Writer, Radical opens at Chawton House on September 2, 2024. Chawton House, Hampshire, August 2024. Opening [...]
. We are fortunate to welcome a number of work experience students each Summer from local schools. While they are with us, they take on the role of General Assistant, working across different areas of the organisation to get a [...]
. Chawton in Stitches now open Running from May 13 to August 27, 2024, Chawton in Stitches promises a captivating journey through the creative process of award-winning graduate of the Royal School of Needlework, Emily Barnett. Her degree project, inspired [...]
. . Spring at Chawton House All through the Wilderness, the snowdrops are out in force and the daffodils are on their way as the Garden comes alive in colour. We have a jam-packed spring here for you all to [...]
The Maria Graham Collection allocated to Chawton House through Arts Council’s Acceptance in Lieu scheme A collection of portraits, books and drawings belonging to Maria Graham – the first professional female travel writer – has been allocated to Chawton House, [...]