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Wednesday 11th March 2026 to Sunday 20th September 2026 Chawton House |
Exhibition: HomeMade Histories: Letters, Art & EmbroideryIn a world dominated by screens, HomeMade Histories invites visitors to slow down, look closely, and reconnect with the intimate, homemade traces of women’s lives through our unique collection of manuscripts, artwork and embroidery. |
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Sunday 26th April 2026 Chawton House |
Garden and Botanical Themed Collage WorkshopCreate a beautiful collage inspired by the stunning garden and botanical themes around Chawton House! |
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Friday 1st May 2026 Chawton House |
Monthly Patchwork and Stitched Textiles ClubJoin our Monthly Patchwork and Stitched Textiles Club, running for five sessions alongside our exhibition HomeMade Histories: Letters, Art & Embroidery. |
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Sunday 3rd May 2026 to Monday 4th May 2026 Chawton House |
Bank Holiday Weekend: Kids Messy Crafts in the Barn!Let their imaginations run wild this May Bank Holiday Weekend, with FREE arts and crafts for the whole family in the Dyer’s Barn. |
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Thursday 7th May 2026 Chawton House |
Historic Garden TourJoin a member of the Garden Team for a guided tour of the Chawton House Gardens, including the stunning display of spring flowers, and learn about their fascinating history. |
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Monday 11th May 2026 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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Saturday 16th May 2026 Chawton House |
Curator's Tour: HomeMade Histories: Letters, Art & EmbroideryJoin us for a Curator’s Tour of our current exhibition exploring letters, journals, artwork and embroidery from our remarkable manuscript collection. Discover the intimate, hand-crafted traces that illuminate women’s lives in the 18th & 19th centuries. |
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Saturday 16th May 2026 Chawton House |
Pages in Flight - Paint, Petals and ProseSpend a few hours making a beautiful image inspired by the landscape, literature and imagination at Chawton House. |
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Sunday 24th May 2026 Chawton House |
Bank Holiday Book Fair, Craft Stall & Pop Up MuseumJoin us for a bank holiday Sunday filled with books, crafts and more family fun at Chawton House! |
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Sunday 24th May 2026 Chawton House |
Create & Connect at Chawton HouseHead up to the Walled Garden to take part in a day of creating, crafting and connecting with other artists! |
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Sunday 24th May 2026 Chawton House |
Bank Holiday BBQEnjoy a relaxing Bank Holiday BBQ on the South Lawn! |
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Wednesday 27th May 2026 Online |
Online Talk: HomeMade Histories: Maria Edgeworth & JamaicaIn the second of our digital events connected to our exhibition, HomeMade Histories, Dr Susan Manly’s case study explores letters to and from Maria Edgeworth in the Chawton House collection, which cast new light on Edgeworth and the slave trade. |
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Friday 5th June 2026 Chawton House |
Monthly Patchwork and Stitched Textiles ClubJoin our Monthly Patchwork and Stitched Textiles Club, running for five sessions alongside our exhibition HomeMade Histories: Letters, Art & Embroidery. |
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Sunday 7th June 2026 Chawton House |
Outdoor Theatre: The Handlebards - As You Like ItJoin the HandleBards at Chawton House for a fantastically funny bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s As You Like It’ |
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Thursday 11th June 2026 Chawton House |
Rose Walk at Chawton HouseJoin Chawton House Garden Volunteer Beth Scott for a tour of the Chawton House Gardens, focusing on our beautiful roses. |
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Tuesday 16th June 2026 Chawton House |
Curator's Tour: HomeMade Histories: Letters, Art & EmbroideryJoin us for a Curator’s Tour of our current exhibition exploring letters, journals, artwork and embroidery from our remarkable manuscript collection. Discover the intimate, hand-crafted traces that illuminate women’s lives in the 18th & 19th centuries. |
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Sunday 21st June 2026 Dyers Barn |
The Knight Family Picnic at Chawton HouseJoin Jane Austen’s family for a Regency picnic at Dyers Barn, in the grounds of Chawton House, hosted by Caroline Jane Knight, Jane Austen’s fifth great-niece. |
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Monday 22nd June 2026
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Regency Week Special: A Day in the Life of Jane AustenSpend a summer’s day at Chawton House immersed in the rhythms, routines and inspirations of Jane Austen’s world, with a mixture of tours, Regency-inspired food, and creative activities. |
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Thursday 25th June 2026 Chawton House |
Rose Walk at Chawton HouseJoin Chawton House Garden Volunteer Beth Scott for a tour of the Chawton House Gardens, focusing on our beautiful roses. |
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Friday 26th June 2026 Chawton House |
Regency Week Jane Austen Garden TourWith your knowledgeable guide, explore the beautiful grounds of Chawton House, walking in Jane Austen’s footsteps and learning about how the Gardens have changed through time. |
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Friday 26th June 2026 Chawton House |
Regency Week Tour: Jane Austen at the Great HouseJoin a special 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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Friday 3rd July 2026 Chawton House |
Monthly Patchwork and Stitched Textiles ClubJoin our Monthly Patchwork and Stitched Textiles Club, running for five sessions alongside our exhibition HomeMade Histories: Letters, Art & Embroidery. |
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Saturday 11th July 2026 Chawton House |
Outdoor Theatre: Lord Chamberlain's Men - OthelloJoin The Lord Chamberlain’s Men this summer for Othello, one of the most captivating and thrilling plays ever written. |
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Wednesday 15th July 2026 Chawton House |
Curator's Tour: HomeMade Histories: Letters, Art & EmbroideryJoin us for a Curator’s Tour of our current exhibition exploring letters, journals, artwork and embroidery from our remarkable manuscript collection. Discover the intimate, hand-crafted traces that illuminate women’s lives in the 18th & 19th centuries. |
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Sunday 19th July 2026 Chawton House |
Landscape and Gardens Watercolour WorkshopJoin local artist Julia Morgan for a creative Sunday painting the beautiful gardens and landscape of Chawton house. |
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Friday 7th August 2026 Chawton House |
Monthly Patchwork and Stitched Textiles ClubJoin our Monthly Patchwork and Stitched Textiles Club, running for five sessions alongside our exhibition HomeMade Histories: Letters, Art & Embroidery. |
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Saturday 15th August 2026 Chawton House |
Curator's Tour: HomeMade Histories: Letters, Art & EmbroideryJoin us for a Curator’s Tour of our current exhibition exploring letters, journals, artwork and embroidery from our remarkable manuscript collection. Discover the intimate, hand-crafted traces that illuminate women’s lives in the 18th & 19th centuries. |
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Friday 4th September 2026 Chawton House |
Monthly Patchwork and Stitched Textiles ClubJoin our Monthly Patchwork and Stitched Textiles Club, running for five sessions alongside our exhibition HomeMade Histories: Letters, Art & Embroidery. |