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Wednesday 1st March 2023 to Sunday 4th June 2023 Chawton House |
Library takeover: Inside Charlotte Brontë's wardrobeVisit the Library this spring and find a beautiful artist’s takeover by historian, writer and illustrator Dr Eleanor Houghton. Brontë’s wardrobe is stunningly captured in eight original illustrations, displayed alongside Chawton House’s treasured piece of Brontëana, as well as contemporary fashion plates. |
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Wednesday 8th March 2023 to Sunday 3rd September 2023 Chawton House |
Exhibition: Quills and CharactersExplore Chawton House’s latest exhibition, ‘Quills and Characters’, a fascinating look at the art of letter-writing in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Discover stories of science and scholarship, love, and literature through letters on display including those written by mathematician Mary Somerville and her protégée Ada Lovelace. |
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Tuesday 30th May 2023 Chawton House |
Curator's Tour of Quills and CharactersJoin Deputy Director and exhibition curator Dr Kim Simpson for a tour of our exhibition Quills and Characters. Entry to House and Gardens included. |
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Tuesday 30th May 2023 Chawton House |
Curator's Tour of Quills and CharactersJoin Deputy Director and exhibition curator Dr Kim Simpson for a tour of our exhibition Quills and Characters. Entry to House and Gardens included. |
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Sunday 4th June 2023 Chawton House |
Modern Calligraphy Workshop at Chawton HouseJoin Jodie Rose Calligraphy for an introduction to pointed pen modern calligraphy in the beautiful, historic setting of Chawton House. |
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Thursday 15th June 2023 Chawton House |
The HandleBards- A Midsummer Night's DreamJoin the HandleBards at Chawton House for a hilarious, high-octane production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. |
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Friday 16th June 2023 Chawton House |
Historic Garden Tour with Chawton House’s Head GardenerJoin Chawton House’s Head Gardener Julia for a guided tour of the Chawton House Gardens and learn about their fascinating history. |
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Sunday 18th June 2023 Chawton House |
Father’s Day Lunch at Chawton HouseSpend time with your loved ones this Father’s Day and start your celebrations with a delicious two course lunch at Chawton House. |
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Sunday 18th June 2023 Dyer’s Barn |
Regency Picnic with Caroline KnightHosted by Caroline Knight, enjoy a homemade picnic in the historic setting of Dyers Barn, located on the Chawton estate. |
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Monday 19th June 2023 Chawton House Great Hall |
Jane Austen & Botanical WomenJoin Chawton House’s Chief Executive Katie Childs for an evening talk on the fascinating lives of female botanists and forgotten horticultural heroines. |
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Tuesday 20th June 2023 Chawton House Gardens |
Chawton House Garden TourExplore the beautiful grounds of Chawton House with your knowledgeable guide, taking in the wilderness, Walled Garden and stunning views over the Parkland. |
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Wednesday 21st June 2023 Chawton House |
Bird of Prey Walk & Breakfast at Chawton HouseJoin Anita from Hampshire Hawk Walks once a month for a Bird of Prey Walk around the beautiful Chawton estate. |
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Wednesday 21st June 2023 Chawton House |
Private View: Anne Sharp's EmmaJoin a member of the Chawton House curatorial team for an evening exploring the library treasures, including Anne Sharp’s copy of Jane Austen’s novels ‘Emma’. |
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Thursday 22nd June 2023 Chawton House |
Curators Tour of Quills & CharactersJoin Deputy Director Dr Kim Simpson on a curator’s tour of Chawton House’s latest exhibition, ‘Quills & Characters’. |
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Friday 23rd June 2023
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Garden Cocktails at Chawton HousePick up your choice of either a cocktail or mocktail and your snacks from the Old Kitchen Tearoom and enjoy a summer evening in the beautiful gardens at Chawton House. |
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Saturday 24th June 2023 to Sunday 25th June 2023 Chawton House |
Chawton House Garden FestivalEnjoy our first annual Garden Festival, celebrating the grounds when they are at their most beautiful. From garden surgeries, plant sales and seed swaps to guided garden tours, demonstrations, workshops and kids trails, there’s something for everyone. |
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Sunday 25th June 2023 Chawton House Gardens |
Chawton House Garden TourExplore the beautiful grounds of Chawton House with your knowledgeable guide, taking in the wilderness, Walled Garden and stunning views over the Parkland. |
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Saturday 1st July 2023 Chawton House |
Chapterhouse Theatre Company- Sense and SensibilityWelcome to 1810 as Chapterhouse Theatre Company invites you to take a step back in time, and lose yourself in this magical story of romance, recklessness and restraint. |
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Thursday 13th July 2023 Chawton House |
The Lord Chamberlain’s Men- Romeo & JulietThe Lord Chamberlain’s Men invite you to join them this summer for the timeless and classic love story, Romeo and Juliet. |
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Wednesday 19th July 2023 Chawton House |
Outdoor theatre: Peter PanThe fabulous and funny theatre company Slapstick Picnic return to Chawton House for another joyful event. Witness a theatrical treat like no other as they whip up a three-hander version of J M Barrie’s classic play: Peter Pan. |
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Thursday 20th July 2023 Chawton House |
Bird of Prey Walk & Breakfast at Chawton HouseJoin Anita from Hampshire Hawk Walks once a month for a Bird of Prey Walk around the beautiful Chawton estate. |
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Thursday 24th August 2023 Chawton House |
Bird of Prey Walk & Breakfast at Chawton HouseJoin Anita from Hampshire Hawk Walks once a month for a Bird of Prey Walk around the beautiful Chawton estate. |
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Thursday 21st September 2023 Chawton House |
Bird of Prey Walk & Breakfast at Chawton HouseJoin Anita from Hampshire Hawk Walks once a month for a Bird of Prey Walk around the beautiful Chawton estate. |