All visitors must check in at our tea shed (located halfway up the drive) and show their booking/pass on arrival.
(c) Claire Lewis Photography
We will not be offering refunds on tickets but please let us know if you can no longer visit at your allotted time so that we can offer it to others. Annual ticket-holders will be able to re-schedule their slot without extra charge.
INFORMATION FOR PASS-HOLDERS
Pass holders must show your pass on arrival, or your booking will not be valid.
Annual Tickets
For new visitors, you can visit on a very reasonable annual ticket at £25 for adults, which will be valid for one year from the date of your first visit. There is no charge for children under 6.
Neighbour Passes
We continue to offer free entry to our neighbours living in Chawton and Farringdon, please contact us on info@chawtonhouse.org if you require a pass. Please ensure you bring your pass with you each time you visit.
Historic Houses Members
Historic Houses members are welcome to visit for free as part of their membership. Book online in advance and select ‘Historic Houses’ as your ticket-type. IMPORTANT: you will need to email info@chawtonhouse.org with your membership number(s) ahead of your visit.
National Art Pass Holders
National Art Pass members are welcome to visit for half price as part of their membership. Book online in advance and select ‘Art Fund’ as your ticket-type. You will need to show your membership card to gain admission.
Gardeners’ World 2for1 Cardholders
Gardeners’ World Cardholders are welcome to visit on the 2for1 offer (valid on day tickets only). Book online in advance and select ‘Gardeners’ World’ as your ticket-type. You will need to show your card to gain admission.
RHS Membership Holders
RHS Members are welcome to visit using the membership cards. This allows free entry to the House and Gardens for an individual member or one free entry with joint membership. You will need to show your membership card to gain admission. IMPORTANT: RHS membership cards unfortunately cannot be accepted in February.
CAR PARKING
Free parking is available on the main road when the dead end car park (operated by Chawton Parish Council) is closed. Please drive through the village to get as close as you can to the bottom of our driveway.
There is another car park in the village (opposite Jane Austen’s House). Both car parks are free of charge.
There are some disabled parking spaces behind Chawton House, please contact us on 01420541010 or info@chawtonhouse.org to let us know if you require these at the time of your booking.
If any member of your party requires accessible entry to the house and tearoom via the side entrance, please ring the front office upon arrival on 01420 541010.
DOGS
Dogs are welcome in all outside areas but must be kept on a short lead. We ask all dog owners to clean up after them and use the dog bins provided; these are located by the main entrance, next to the church, and in the wilderness area of the garden.
TOILETS
The outside toilets are accessible and will be open for visitors to use at their own risk.
The toilets will be cleaned at the start of each day and hand-washing facilities and sanitiser will be replenished.
THE PARKLAND PANTRY TEA SHED
Serving a selection of hot and cold drinks and cakes. This is also where you will need to show your valid passes if visiting the House and/or Gardens.