Works by Frances Burney at Chawton House During the last few decades of the 18th century, Europe was in a state of violent upheaval, with revolutionary wars overseas and an unstable monarchy at home causing waves of distress [...]
Throughout November we will be celebrating the installation of benches around our gardens that were installed as part of the Share a Bench with Jane appeal, launched by the North American Friends of Chawton House (NAFCH) in 2019. The Share [...]
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 [...]
Curator Emma Yandle tells the story behind our latest exhibition Made in Lockdown, displaying artworks and creative projects made by our volunteers. We are exceptionally lucky to have such a talented and creative group of volunteers supporting our work [...]
Chawton House is amongst the shortlist for the national Museums + Heritage 'Pandemic Pivot Award' The Pandemic Pivot Award recognises our extraordinary achievement in adapting and changing our whole operation to keep going through the Covid crisis. Of the nomination, [...]
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 [...]
This week we celebrate the anniversary of VE day, and this blog relives some wartime memories from Chawton House. Peter Knight At the outbreak of the war, Edward Knight III owned the house. He was posted to [...]
Press Release VisitEngland declares Chawton House a ‘Hidden Gem’ (c) Claire Lewis Photography Chawton, Hampshire March 2020. VisitEngland announced that Chawton House has won a ‘Hidden Gem’ award, part of their 2019 Attractions Accolades, which recognises [...]
Last week we hosted our second ever Christmas Fayre, this time spread over Saturday and Sunday. With a visit from Father Christmas, biscuit decorating, craft stalls throughout the house and a festive menu in the Old Kitchen Tearoom, there [...]
Following the success of last year's Late Night Gothic opening, we hosted two Gothic tours on Halloween and All Saints Day As guests made their way up the lantern lit drive of Chawton House, they were greeted by a [...]