2026

Snowdrop Sunday

Sunday 1st February 2026

Chawton House

Snowdrop Sunday

Come and enjoy Chawton House’s stunning gardens as we celebrate our spectacular display of snowdrops on Snowdrop Sundays.

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House and Afternoon Tea

Wednesday 28th January 2026

Chawton House

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House and Afternoon Tea

Join 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.

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House

Sunday 18th January 2026

Chawton House

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House

Join 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.

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House

Saturday 17th January 2026

Chawton House

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House

Join 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.

In Austen's Footsteps: Guided Estate Walk

Saturday 17th January 2026

Chawton House

In Austen's Footsteps: Guided Estate Walk

Embrace your passion for dead leaves and step into the landscape Jane Austen knew and was inspired by on a guided autumn estate walk.

Onsite Talk: Kate Evans, Patchwork, A Graphic Biography of Jane Austen

Friday 16th January 2026

Chawton House

Onsite Talk: Kate Evans, Patchwork, A Graphic Biography of Jane Austen

Join 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.

Library Display: Pride & Prejudice through the Ages

Friday 16th January 2026 to Friday 30th January 2026

Chawton House

Library Display: Pride & Prejudice through the Ages

In January 1813, Jane Austen published her second novel, Pride and Prejudice. This display brings together different editions of the novel published in the two centuries since, including a first edition and the first illustrated editions, right up to modern translations.

Evening Orchard Wassail *SOLD OUT*

Saturday 10th January 2026

Chawton House

Evening Orchard Wassail *SOLD OUT*

Take part in this centuries’ old Twelfth Night apple-growing celebration, involving hearty singing in the orchard to encourage a bountiful harvest in 2026.  

New Years Day Brunch *SOLD OUT*

Thursday 1st January 2026

Chawton House

New Years Day Brunch *SOLD OUT*

Join us in the Great Hall to welcome the start of 2026 with a hearty buffet brunch of bacon, sausage, tomato, eggs, hash browns, mushrooms and beans.

2025

Brunch with Father Christmas *SOLD OUT*

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.

Alton Fringe Theatre: Readings from Jane Austen

Saturday 20th December 2025

Alton Fringe Theatre: Readings from Jane Austen

During 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.

Brunch with Father Christmas *SOLD OUT*

Saturday 20th 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.

Jane Austen's Birthday: Guided Jane Austen at the Great House Tours and Afternoon Tea

Tuesday 16th December 2025

Chawton House

Jane Austen's Birthday: Guided Jane Austen at the Great House Tours and Afternoon Tea

Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday at Chawton House, with a day of guided tours and Pride and Prejudice-inspired Afternoon Teas.

Brunch with Father Christmas

Sunday 14th December 2025

Chawton House

Brunch with Father Christmas

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.

Alton Fringe Theatre: Readings from Jane Austen

Saturday 13th December 2025

Alton Fringe Theatre: Readings from Jane Austen

During 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.

Brunch with Father Christmas *SOLD OUT*

Saturday 13th 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.

Theatre: A Christmas Carol

Friday 12th December 2025

Chawton House

Theatre: A Christmas Carol

Step 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.

Festive Flower Brooch Workshop

Thursday 11th December 2025

Chawton House

Festive Flower Brooch Workshop

Relax in the peace and quiet of the Billiards Room and learn to stitch your own beautiful flower brooch, with refreshments included.

Online Talk: Susan Allen Ford, Hester Mulso Chapone, Jane Austen, and Pride and Prejudice

Wednesday 10th December 2025

Online

Online Talk: Susan Allen Ford, Hester Mulso Chapone, Jane Austen, and Pride and Prejudice

Visit 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.

Brunch with Father Christmas

Sunday 7th December 2025

Chawton House

Brunch with Father Christmas

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.

Brunch with Father Christmas

Saturday 6th December 2025

Chawton House

Brunch with Father Christmas

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.

Festive Supper with the Kings Pond Shantymen *SOLD OUT*

Friday 5th December 2025

Chawton House

Festive Supper with the Kings Pond Shantymen *SOLD OUT*

Welcome the Festive Season with a hearty 3-course Festive Supper in the Great Hall, followed by a Christmas performance by the Kings Pond Shantymen.

The Glimmering Gardens

Wednesday 3rd December 2025 to Sunday 4th January 2026

Chawton House

The Glimmering Gardens

Throughout December, wrap up warm to experience the magic of our Glimmering Gardens – a treat for the whole family.

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House and Afternoon Tea

Tuesday 2nd December 2025

Chawton House

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House and Afternoon Tea

Join 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.

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House and Afternoon Tea

Monday 1st December 2025

Chawton House

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House and Afternoon Tea

Join 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.

Onsite Talk: Gill Hornby, The Elopement *SOLD OUT*

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.

Late Opening: Glimmering Gardens Premier

Saturday 29th November 2025

Chawton House

Late Opening: Glimmering Gardens Premier

Join us for an exclusive preview evening and be amongst the first to experience this year’s Glimmering Gardens

Christmas Wreath Workshop

Friday 28th November 2025

Chawton House

Christmas Wreath Workshop

Create your own Christmas wreath filled with greenery from our gardens, berries and all the trimmings guided by florist Helen Knight.

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House and Afternoon Tea

Thursday 27th November 2025

Chawton House

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House and Afternoon Tea

Join 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.

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House and Afternoon Tea

Wednesday 26th November 2025

Chawton House

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House and Afternoon Tea

Join 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.

A Regency Christmas at Chawton House

Friday 21st November 2025 to Sunday 4th January 2026

Chawton House

A Regency Christmas at Chawton House

From 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.

Theatre: Fly Me! Mrs Sage and the Mile High Club

Saturday 15th November 2025

Chawton House

Theatre: Fly Me! Mrs Sage and the Mile High Club

Join 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.

Online Talk: Janine Barchas & Isabel Greenberg, The Novel Life of Jane Austen

Friday 14th November 2025

Online

Online Talk: Janine Barchas & Isabel Greenberg, The Novel Life of Jane Austen

Renowned 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.

Music at One: The Clarion Trio

Friday 14th November 2025

Chawton House

Music at One: The Clarion Trio

Chawton 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.

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House

Wednesday 12th November 2025

Chawton House

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House

Join 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.

Midweek Roasts

Wednesday 5th November 2025

Chawton House

Midweek Roasts

Tuck 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.

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House

Wednesday 5th November 2025

Chawton House

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House

Join 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.

In Austen's Footsteps: Guided Estate Walk

Monday 3rd November 2025

Chawton House

In Austen's Footsteps: Guided Estate Walk

Embrace your passion for dead leaves and step into the landscape Jane Austen knew and was inspired by on a guided autumn estate walk.

Halloween Gothic Supper & Ghostly Tales *SOLD OUT*

Friday 31st October 2025

Chawton House

Halloween Gothic Supper & Ghostly Tales *SOLD OUT*

Enjoy a specially-created three-course Gothic supper inspired by Northanger Abbey in the shadowy corners of our atmospheric old kitchen, followed by spooky tales from Gothic literature by the fire in the Great Hall.

Gothic House Tour

Thursday 30th October 2025

Chawton House

Gothic House Tour

Join us for a night to freeze the blood as we step into the world of Gothic literature, where heroines, villains and the ingenious women writers who breathed life into them await your presence.

Halloween Half Term Kids Craft Day

Tuesday 28th October 2025

Chawton House

Halloween Half Term Kids Craft Day

This Halloween half term, bring the kids for a frightfully fun day at Chawton House, with pumpkin-carving workshops, broom making, and spooky trails to explore.

Gothic Supper & Ghostly Tales

Monday 27th October 2025

Chawton House

Gothic Supper & Ghostly Tales

Enjoy a specially-created three-course Gothic supper inspired by Northanger Abbey in the shadowy corners of our atmospheric old kitchen, followed by spooky tales from Gothic literature by the fire in the Great Hall.

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: After Dark Screening

Sunday 26th October 2025

Chawton House

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: After Dark Screening

Spend the evening with us in the atmospheric Great Hall to be thrilled and terrified by Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016)

Halloween Kids’ Trails: Gothic Pieces, Phantom Faces & a Cauldron Hunt

Wednesday 22nd October 2025 to Sunday 2nd November 2025

Chawton House

Halloween Kids’ Trails: Gothic Pieces, Phantom Faces & a Cauldron Hunt

Let your imagination run wild as you explore Chawton House dressed for Gothic, with brand new kids trails and a host of cursed creatures for you to enjoy.

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House *SOLD OUT*

Monday 20th October 2025

Chawton House

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House *SOLD OUT*

Join 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.

Online Talk: Natalie Jenner, Austen at Sea

Tuesday 14th October 2025

Online

Online Talk: Natalie Jenner, Austen at Sea

Best-selling author Natalie Jenner joins us online in the second in our Jane Austen Book Club series to talk about her latest novel, Austen at Sea.

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House *SOLD OUT*

Tuesday 7th October 2025

Chawton House

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House *SOLD OUT*

Join 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.

Autumn Apples: From Orchard to Bottle

Saturday 4th October 2025

Autumn Apples: From Orchard to Bottle

Join Head Gardener Julia and Kilnside Farm in our beautiful walled garden for a celebration of our heritage orchard. See an apple-pressing demo before enjoying your own cider and apple-flavoured sausage roll.

Harvest BBQ

Saturday 4th October 2025

Chawton House

Harvest BBQ

Tuck into some hearty Harvest fare with our Saturday Harvest BBQ on the Library Terrace!

In Austen's Footsteps: Guided Estate Walk *SOLD OUT*

Friday 3rd October 2025

Chawton House

In Austen's Footsteps: Guided Estate Walk *SOLD OUT*

Embrace your passion for dead leaves and step into the landscape Jane Austen knew and was inspired by on a guided autumn estate walk.

Harvest Supper *SOLD OUT*

Thursday 2nd October 2025

Chawton House

Harvest Supper *SOLD OUT*

Welcome the Autumn with a hearty 3-course Harvest Supper made with seasonal produce from the Chawton House kitchen garden, followed by the Chawton House Quiz of the Year.

Head Gardener's Harvest Tour

Thursday 2nd October 2025

Chawton House

Head Gardener's Harvest Tour

Join Chawton House’s Head Gardener Julia for a guided tour of the Chawton House Gardens. Learn about their fascinating history, with a special focus on the walled garden, orchard and kitchen garden.

Harvest Week

Wednesday 1st October 2025 to Sunday 5th October 2025

Chawton House

Harvest Week

Celebrate the arrival of Autumn with us with a week-long programme of displays in the House and Dyers Barn and events, including tours, demonstrations and a Harvest supper.

Online Talk: Devoney Looser, Wild for Austen

Monday 29th September 2025

Online

Online Talk: Devoney Looser, Wild for Austen

The first of a series of digital events for our Jane Austen Book Club with Devoney Looser, author of Wild for Austen: A Rebellious, Subversive, and Untamed Jane.

Theatre: Being Mr Wickham with Adrian Lukis *NEW DATE*

Sunday 28th September 2025

Chawton House

Theatre: Being Mr Wickham with Adrian Lukis *NEW DATE*

Following hit runs in New York and London, join Chawton House this autumn for Being Mr Wickham, written and performed by Adrian Lukis (BBC’s Pride and Prejudice). 

Theatre: Being Mr Wickham with Adrian Lukis * SOLD OUT*

Saturday 27th September 2025

Chawton House

Theatre: Being Mr Wickham with Adrian Lukis * SOLD OUT*

Following hit runs in New York and London, join Chawton House this autumn for Being Mr Wickham, written and performed by Adrian Lukis (BBC’s Pride and Prejudice). 

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House *SOLD OUT*

Saturday 27th September 2025

Chawton House

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House *SOLD OUT*

Join 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.

Theatre: Being Mr Wickham with Adrian Lukis

Friday 26th September 2025

Chawton House

Theatre: Being Mr Wickham with Adrian Lukis

Following hit runs in New York and London, join Chawton House this autumn for Being Mr Wickham, written and performed by Adrian Lukis (BBC’s Pride and Prejudice). 

Adapting Austen: An Evening with Andrew Davies *SOLD OUT*

Thursday 18th September 2025

Adapting Austen: An Evening with Andrew Davies *SOLD OUT*

Join Chawton House and Caroline Malcolm-Boulton for an online evening in conversation with Andrew Davies, the writer of BBC’s Pride and Prejudice and Sanditon.

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House *SOLD OUT*

Monday 15th September 2025

Chawton House

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House *SOLD OUT*

Join 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.

Indoor Cinema: Pride & Prejudice (2005)

Sunday 7th September 2025

Chawton House

Indoor Cinema: Pride & Prejudice (2005)

Join Chawton House for a late summer screening of Pride & Prejudice (2005) to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary.

Music at One: Rosalie Meers

Friday 5th September 2025

Chawton House

Music at One: Rosalie Meers

Chawton 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.

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House *SOLD OUT*

Tuesday 2nd September 2025

Chawton House

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House *SOLD OUT*

Join 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.

Music in the Great Hall: Ensemble Hesperi

Saturday 30th August 2025

Music in the Great Hall: Ensemble Hesperi

Join Ensemble Hesperi for a celebration of eighteenth-century horticultural gift-giving through the music of the Baroque composer Telemann and his colleagues.

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House *SOLD OUT*

Saturday 30th August 2025

Chawton House

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House *SOLD OUT*

Join 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.

Bank Holiday BBQ

Saturday 23rd August 2025

Chawton House

Bank Holiday BBQ

Join us for a day of family fun on Saturday 23rd August. Enjoy a a BBQ, Pop-up Mini Museum, second-hand book sale, and games for children!

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House *SOLD OUT*

Tuesday 19th August 2025

Chawton House

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House *SOLD OUT*

Join 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.

Birds of Prey at Chawton House

Thursday 14th August 2025

Chawton House

Birds of Prey at Chawton House

Join our friends at Hampshire Hawk Walks for a discovery of birds of prey at Chawton House. A perfect summer holiday activity.

Historic Garden Tour with Chawton House’s Head Gardener

Tuesday 12th August 2025

Chawton House

Historic Garden Tour with Chawton House’s Head Gardener

Join Chawton House’s Head Gardener Julia for a guided tour of the Chawton House Gardens, including the stunning display of summer flowers, and learn about their fascinating history.

Summer Holiday Activities

Monday 11th August 2025 to Sunday 31st August 2025

Chawton House

Summer Holiday Activities

Find out what’s on for kids over the Summer Holidays – garden games and a children’s house trail is included in the price of admission.

*Sold Out* Outdoor Theatre: This Is My Theatre: Pride & Prejudice

Saturday 9th August 2025

*Sold Out* Outdoor Theatre: This Is My Theatre: Pride & Prejudice

Join This Is My Theatre at Chawton House for their performance of Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice on Saturday 9th August 2025.

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House *SOLD OUT*

Monday 4th August 2025

Chawton House

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House *SOLD OUT*

Join 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.

Outdoor Theatre: This Is My Theatre: Emma

Thursday 31st July 2025

Outdoor Theatre: This Is My Theatre: Emma

Join This Is My Theatre at Chawton House for their performance of Jane Austen’s Emma on Thursday 31st July 2025.

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House *Sold Out*

Saturday 26th July 2025

Chawton House

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House *Sold Out*

Join 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.

Music at One: Abby Turnbull

Friday 18th July 2025

Chawton House

Music at One: Abby Turnbull

Chawton 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.

Historic Garden Tour with Chawton House’s Head Gardener

Thursday 17th July 2025

Chawton House

Historic Garden Tour with Chawton House’s Head Gardener

Join Chawton House’s Head Gardener Julia for a guided tour of the Chawton House Gardens, including the stunning display of summer flowers, and learn about their fascinating history.

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House *Sold Out*

Monday 14th July 2025

Chawton House

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House *Sold Out*

Join 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.

Outdoor Theatre: The Lord Chamberlain’s Men: Twelfth Night

Saturday 12th July 2025

Outdoor Theatre: The Lord Chamberlain’s Men: Twelfth Night

Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men this summer, in their 21st year, for Shakespeare’s greatest romantic comedy, Twelfth Night.

Pride and Prejudice Peacock Goldwork Embroidery Workshop with Emily Barnett

Friday 11th July 2025

Chawton House

Pride and Prejudice Peacock Goldwork Embroidery Workshop with Emily Barnett

Join us for this two-part embroidery workshop, led by award-winning Royal School of Needlework graduate Emily Barnett, and inspired by the beautiful peacock edition of Pride and Prejudice.

Herb Garden Walk at Chawton House (Free with Garden Entry)

Tuesday 8th July 2025

Chawton House

Herb Garden Walk at Chawton House (Free with Garden Entry)

Join Chawton House Garden Volunteer Beth Scott for a free tour of our Elizabeth Blackwell Herb Garden. 11am on 8th July.

A Jane Austen Music Celebration

Tuesday 8th July 2025

Chawton House

A Jane Austen Music Celebration

Join Austen music scholars and performers Laura Klein and Gillian Dooley for a day of music in Chawton House’s Dining Room.

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House

Tuesday 1st July 2025

Chawton House

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House

Join 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.

Watercolour Workshop: Paint a Secret Garden

Sunday 29th June 2025

Chawton House

Watercolour Workshop: Paint a Secret Garden

Join local artist Julia Morgan for a creative Sunday, and learn watercolour techniques to paint your very own secret garden in the inspiring surroundings of Chawton House.

Regency Week Flower Brooch Workshop

Friday 27th June 2025

Chawton House

Regency Week Flower Brooch Workshop

Relax in the peace and quiet of the Billiards Room and learn to stitch your own beautiful flower brooch in this Regency Week workshop.

Regency Week Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House *SOLD OUT*

Thursday 26th June 2025

Chawton House

Regency Week Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House *SOLD OUT*

Join 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.

Regency Week Jane Austen Garden Tour

Thursday 26th June 2025

Chawton House

Regency Week Jane Austen Garden Tour

With 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.

Regency Week Flower Brooch Workshop *SOLD OUT*

Monday 23rd June 2025

Chawton House

Regency Week Flower Brooch Workshop *SOLD OUT*

Relax in the peace and quiet of the Billiards Room and learn to stitch your own beautiful flower brooch in this Regency Week workshop.

Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday Celebration with Caroline Knight *SOLD OUT*

Sunday 22nd June 2025

Dyers Barn

Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday Celebration with Caroline Knight *SOLD OUT*

Join Jane Austen’s family and special guests for a special celebration of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday at Chawton House.

A Night at the Opera

Friday 20th June 2025

Chawton House

A Night at the Opera

Celebrating the opening of the Music at Chawton series, this evening will engage seasoned opera-goers and newcomers alike.

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House

Saturday 14th June 2025

Chawton House

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House

Join 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.

Indoor Theatre: The Austens

Friday 6th June 2025

Chawton House

Indoor Theatre: The Austens

Join us on the evening of Friday, 6 June for the world-premiere staged reading of The Austens, a new play by Sarah Rose Kearns.

Roses Walks at Chawton House

Tuesday 3rd June 2025 to Tuesday 10th June 2025

Chawton House

Roses Walks at Chawton House

Join Chawton House Garden Volunteer Beth Scott for a tour of the Chawton House Gardens, focusing on our beautiful roses. 11am on 3rd & 10th June.

Outdoor Theatre: The HandleBards: Much Ado About Nothing

Saturday 31st May 2025

Outdoor Theatre: The HandleBards: Much Ado About Nothing

Join The HandleBards at Chawton House for their performance of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing on Saturday 31st May 2025.

Sunflower Seed Sowing Workshop

Friday 30th May 2025

Dyers Barn

Sunflower Seed Sowing Workshop

Teach kids about gardening with this sunflower seed sowing session.

Free Estate Walks at Chawton House

Thursday 29th May 2025 to Sunday 1st June 2025

Chawton House

Free Estate Walks at Chawton House

Join a knowledgeable Chawton House Garden Volunteer on a walk of Chawton House’s beautiful parkland and estate. 11am on 11th & 29th May, & 1st June

Free Painting in Dyers Barn

Thursday 29th May 2025

Dyers Barn

Free Painting in Dyers Barn

Explore colour, form, and expression with materials provided, and help bring a shared vision to life on our growing communal canvases.

Free Bee & Butterfly Walk

Wednesday 28th May 2025

Dyers Barn

Free Bee & Butterfly Walk

Join us for a guided walk through the landscape to explore the fascinating world of pollinating insects, from bees and butterflies to lesser-known species.

Free Workshop: Attention - What an Amazing Landscape!

Tuesday 27th May 2025

Dyers Barn

Free Workshop: Attention - What an Amazing Landscape!

Join Attention2Place for these free creative workshops at 11am and 2pm, inspired by the parkland views.

Free Painting in Dyers Barn

Monday 26th May 2025

Dyers Barn

Free Painting in Dyers Barn

Explore colour, form, and expression with materials provided, and help bring a shared vision to life on our growing communal canvases.

Free Talk: Moth Identification in Dyers' Barn

Sunday 25th May 2025

Dyers Barn

Free Talk: Moth Identification in Dyers' Barn

Join moth expert Chris Piper for a fascinating free talk about moths, including how to identify local species.