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Thursday 1st May 2025 to Sunday 1st February 2026 Chawton House |
Exhibition: Sisters of the Pen: Jane Austen, Influence, LegacyCelebrate Jane Austen and meet the women writers who shaped—and were shaped by—her wit, words, and world in our JA250 anniversary exhibition. |
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Wednesday 12th November 2025 Chawton House |
Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great HouseJoin a special Jane Austen 250 guided tour highlighting Jane Austen’s connection to the ‘Great House’, from the parkland she walked to the table she dined at and the books she read. |
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Wednesday 12th November 2025 Chawton House |
Midweek RoastsTuck into a hearty roast lunch in the Old Kitchen Tearoom this November, with 2 choices of meat or a veggie option followed by a traditional English pudding. |
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Friday 14th November 2025 Chawton House |
Music at One: The Clarion TrioChawton House is delighted to announce the launch of its brand-new “Music at One” concert series, an exciting initiative dedicated to showcasing exceptional emerging musical talent from Hampshire and the surrounding areas. |
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Friday 14th November 2025 Online |
Online Talk: Janine Barchas & Isabel Greenberg, The Novel Life of Jane AustenRenowned Jane Austen scholar Janine Barchas and illustrator Isabel Greenberg join us online to talk about their collaboration on a graphic novel and biography of Jane Austen. |
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Saturday 15th November 2025 Chawton House |
Theatre: Fly Me! Mrs Sage and the Mile High ClubJoin us in the Great Hall for Fly Me! Mrs Sage and the Mile High Club, the hilarious and daring true story of the first Englishwoman to fly, with Denise Rocard and Sharon Wright. |
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Friday 21st November 2025 to Sunday 4th January 2026 Chawton House |
A Regency Christmas at Chawton HouseFrom 21 November, Chawton House welcomes the Festive Season with a beautiful new handmade display – A Regency Christmas – inspired by the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth. |
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Sunday 23rd November 2025 Chawton House |
Folk inspired Christmas Embroidery Workshop (part 1 of 2)Join Royal School of Needlework graduate Emily Barnett for this two-part embroidery workshop, creating a Crewelwork Hand Embroidered hoop inspired by Fair Isle Knitting patterns. |
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Wednesday 26th November 2025 Chawton House |
Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House and Afternoon TeaJoin a special Jane Austen 250 guided tour, highlighting Jane Austen’s connection to the ‘Great House’, followed by a Pride and Prejudice-inspired Afternoon Tea. |
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Thursday 27th November 2025 Chawton House |
Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House and Afternoon TeaJoin a special Jane Austen 250 guided tour, highlighting Jane Austen’s connection to the ‘Great House’, followed by a Pride and Prejudice-inspired Afternoon Tea. |
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Friday 28th November 2025 Chawton House |
Christmas Wreath WorkshopCreate your own Christmas wreath filled with greenery from our gardens, berries and all the trimmings guided by florist Helen Knight. |
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Saturday 29th November 2025 Chawton House |
Late Opening: Glimmering Gardens PremierJoin us for an exclusive preview evening and be amongst the first to experience this year’s Glimmering Gardens |
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Sunday 30th November 2025 Chawton House |
Folk inspired Christmas Embroidery Workshop (part 2 of 2)Join Royal School of Needlework graduate Emily Barnett for this two-part embroidery workshop, creating a Crewelwork Hand Embroidered hoop inspired by Fair Isle Knitting patterns. |
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Sunday 30th November 2025 Chawton House |
Onsite Talk: Gill Hornby, The Elopement *SOLD OUT*Join best-selling author Gill Hornby in the fourth in our Jane Austen Book Club series, discussing her latest book, The Elopment, based partly at Chawton House. |
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Monday 1st December 2025 Chawton House |
Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House and Afternoon TeaJoin a special Jane Austen 250 guided tour, highlighting Jane Austen’s connection to the ‘Great House’, followed by a Pride and Prejudice-inspired Afternoon Tea. |
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Tuesday 2nd December 2025 Chawton House |
Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House and Afternoon TeaJoin a special Jane Austen 250 guided tour, highlighting Jane Austen’s connection to the ‘Great House’, followed by a Pride and Prejudice-inspired Afternoon Tea. |
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Wednesday 3rd December 2025 to Sunday 4th January 2026 Chawton House |
The Glimmering GardensThroughout December, wrap up warm to experience the magic of our Glimmering Gardens – a treat for the whole family. |
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Friday 5th December 2025 Chawton House |
Festive Supper with the Kings Pond ShantymenWelcome the Festive Season with a hearty 3-course Festive Supper in the Great Hall, followed by a Christmas performance by the Kings Pond Shantymen. |
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Saturday 6th December 2025 Chawton House |
Brunch with Father ChristmasEnjoy a delightfully festive brunch with a buffet of pancakes and pastries and a choice of savoury plates, and a visit from Father Christmas in the Old Kitchen Tearoom. |
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Sunday 7th December 2025 Chawton House |
Brunch with Father ChristmasEnjoy a delightfully festive brunch with a buffet of pancakes and pastries and a choice of savoury plates, and a visit from Father Christmas in the Old Kitchen Tearoom. |
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Wednesday 10th December 2025 Online |
Online Talk: Susan Allen Ford, Hester Mulso Chapone, Jane Austen, and Pride and PrejudiceVisit our digital living room for the fifth event for our Jane Austen Book Club, and the third Deirdre Le Faye memorial lecture with Austen scholar Susan Allen Ford. |
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Thursday 11th December 2025 Chawton House |
Festive Flower Brooch WorkshopRelax in the peace and quiet of the Billiards Room and learn to stitch your own beautiful flower brooch, with refreshments included. |
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Friday 12th December 2025 Chawton House |
Theatre: A Christmas CarolStep back in time this Christmas for a heartwarming evening of kindness, carols and festive spirit, with This is My Theatre’s performance of A Christmas Carol. |
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Saturday 13th December 2025 Chawton House |
Brunch with Father ChristmasEnjoy a delightfully festive brunch with a buffet of pancakes and pastries and a choice of savoury plates, and a visit from Father Christmas in the Old Kitchen Tearoom. |
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Saturday 13th December 2025
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Alton Fringe Theatre: Readings from Jane AustenDuring your festive visit to Chawton House, enjoy free dramatised readings from Jane Austen’s most beloved works, brought to life by the Alton Fringe Theatre at 12pm and 2pm. |
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Sunday 14th December 2025 Chawton House |
Brunch with Father ChristmasEnjoy a delightfully festive brunch with a buffet of pancakes and pastries and a choice of savoury plates, and a visit from Father Christmas in the Old Kitchen Tearoom. |
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Tuesday 16th December 2025 Chawton House |
Jane Austen's Birthday: Guided Jane Austen at the Great House Tours and Afternoon TeaCelebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday at Chawton House, with a day of guided tours and Pride and Prejudice-inspired Afternoon Teas. |
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Saturday 20th December 2025 Chawton House |
Brunch with Father ChristmasEnjoy a delightfully festive brunch with a buffet of pancakes and pastries and a choice of savoury plates, and a visit from Father Christmas in the Old Kitchen Tearoom. |
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Saturday 20th December 2025
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Alton Fringe Theatre: Readings from Jane AustenDuring your festive visit to Chawton House, enjoy free dramatised readings from Jane Austen’s most beloved works, brought to life by the Alton Fringe Theatre at 12pm and 2pm. |
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Sunday 21st December 2025 Chawton House |
Brunch with Father Christmas *SOLD OUT*Enjoy a delightfully festive brunch with a buffet of pancakes and pastries and a choice of savoury plates, and a visit from Father Christmas in the Old Kitchen Tearoom. |
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Friday 16th January 2026 Chawton House |
Onsite Talk: Kate Evans, Patchwork, A Graphic Biography of Jane AustenJoin writer and illustrator Kate Evans in the final in our Jane Austen Book Club series, discussing her 2025 book, Patchwork: A Graphic Biography of Jane Austen. |