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Thursday 12th November 2026 Chawton House |
Evening Curator's Tour: Dressing Up: Fashion & Nightlife in 18th-Century HampshireJoin us for an early-evening Curator’s Tour of our new exhibition exploring and get to know glittering world of Georgian nightlife, from preparation and transport to the favoured nightlife spots in Hampshire. |
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Friday 30th October 2026 Chawton House |
Gothic House TourJoin us for a night to freeze the blood, as we step into the shadowy world of Gothic literature, where heroines, villains and the ingenious women writers who brought them to life await… |
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Wednesday 28th October 2026 Chawton House |
*SOLD OUT* Poisons and Potions: Gothic Supper & A Murder Mystery...Over a Gothic-inspired supper, work with your fellow guests to unravel a mystery of poisons, potions, secrets and suspicious behaviour. |
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Tuesday 27th October 2026 Chawton House |
Halloween Half Term Kids Craft DayThis Halloween half term, bring the kids for a frightfully fun day at Chawton House, with potion making workshops, broom making, and a spooky detective trail to explore. |
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Monday 26th October 2026 Chawton House |
Indoor Theatre: Ghost Stories After Dark [cancelled]Join us in the Great Hall as actor Dominic Gerrard returns to Chawton House for a solo performance of three ghostly tales! |
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Wednesday 21st October 2026 to Sunday 1st November 2026 Chawton House |
Halloween Kids’ Trails: The Poison PuzzleCalling all young detectives! A mysterious case is unfolding at Chawton House, and we need your help to solve it. |
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Sunday 18th October 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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Friday 16th October 2026 Chawton House |
In Austen's Footsteps: Guided Estate WalkStep into the landscape Jane Austen knew and was inspired by on a guided Autumn estate walk. |
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Monday 12th October 2026 Chawton House |
Curator's Tour: Dressing Up: Fashion & Nightlife in 18th-Century HampshireJoin us for a Curator’s Tour of our new exhibition exploring and get to know glittering world of Georgian nightlife, from preparation and transport to the favoured nightlife spots in Hampshire. |
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Thursday 1st October 2026
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*SOLD OUT* A Night in Georgian England: A Talk & DinnerExplore our precious 1746 map of London with an eminent historian and get a private ”tour” of the Georgian streets. Stay for a roast dinner and hear about nightlife in 18th-century London. |
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Wednesday 23rd September 2026 to Friday 2nd October 2026 Chawton House |
HomeMade Histories: Library Short Talks - Curators’ PicksJoin a member of the curatorial team in the Library for a short, 15-minute close-up with five remarkable handmade objects as they come off display, Weds-Fri, 1.30pm. |
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Wednesday 23rd September 2026 to Sunday 18th October 2026 Chawton House |
Library Display: Austen's AutumnDiscover Jane Austen’s fascination with the changing seasons in this special Library display. |
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Friday 18th September 2026 Chawton House |
In Austen's Footsteps: Guided Estate WalkStep into the landscape Jane Austen knew and was inspired by on a guided summer estate walk. |
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Monday 14th September 2026 Online |
Online Talk: On Curating HomeMade HistoriesIn the final digital event connected to our exhibition, HomeMade Histories, Curator Kim Simpson recounts the pleasures and frustrations of story-hunting in the Chawton House manuscript collection. |
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Monday 14th September 2026 Chawton House |
Final 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 12th September 2026 Chawton House |
*SOLD OUT* 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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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. |
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Monday 31st August 2026
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Bank Holiday Teddy Bear's Picnic [Cancelled]Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, the Teddy Bear’s Picnic on Monday has been cancelled. We apologise for any disappointment. |
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Tuesday 25th August 2026 Chawton House |
Outdoor Theatre: 440 Theatre - A Midsummer Night's DreamMischievous sprites, runaway lovers, and one very silly donkey! Four Forty Theatre’s playful Midsummer Night’s Dream is magical, fast-paced, and perfect for audiences of all ages. |
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Monday 24th August 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 15th August 2026 Chawton House |
Reading Women’s Writing: Research ShowcaseJoin us as we celebrate five years since the relaunch of the Chawton House Fellowship programme with a special day dedicated to the research our Fellows have undertaken over the past five years. |
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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 14th August 2026 Chawton House |
In Austen's Footsteps: Guided Estate WalkStep into the landscape Jane Austen knew and was inspired by on a guided summer estate walk. |
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Thursday 13th August 2026 Chawton House |
Birds of Prey at Chawton HouseJoin our friends at Hampshire Hawk Walks for a discovery of birds of prey at Chawton House. A perfect summer holiday activity. |
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Friday 7th August 2026 Chawton House |
Outdoor Theatre: British Touring Shakespeare - Romeo and JulietExpect to be entertained, thrilled and moved as British Touring Shakespeare deliver an unforgettable night among the stars, with Shakespeare’s timeless story of star crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet |
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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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Monday 27th July 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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Monday 20th July 2026 to Sunday 26th July 2026 Chawton House |
Scarecrow Week!Come and build a scarecrow at Chawton House! |
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Sunday 19th July 2026 Chawton House |
*SOLD OUT* 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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Wednesday 15th July 2026 Online |
Online Talk: Harriet Martineau – "Readers are plentiful; thinkers are rare"Join us for a special partnership event with Chawton House, Charles Dickens Museum and Elizabeth Gaskell’s House as we celebrate 150 years of Harriet Martineau – a woman ahead of her time. |
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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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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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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 27th June 2026 to Sunday 2nd August 2026 Chawton House |
Library Display: Martineau 150 - Celebrating Harriet MartineauExplore the remarkable life and legacy of Harriet Martineau through original letters, rare books and objects from the Chawton House collection. |
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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 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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Thursday 25th June 2026 Chawton House |
Rose Walk at Chawton House [cancelled]Join Chawton House Garden Volunteer Beth Scott for a tour of the Chawton House Gardens, focusing on our beautiful roses. |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Sunday 24th May 2026 Chawton House |
Bank Holiday BBQEnjoy a relaxing Bank Holiday BBQ on the South Lawn! |
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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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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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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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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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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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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 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 24th April 2026 Chawton House |
In Austen's Footsteps: Guided Estate WalkStep into the landscape Jane Austen knew and was inspired by on a guided spring estate walk. |
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Thursday 23rd April 2026 Online |
Online Talk: HomeMade Histories: Jane Austen & Fanny KnightIn the first of our digital events connected to our exhibition, HomeMade Histories, Dr Sophie Coulombeau’s case study explores the stories that handmade notes in the margins of books can yield, focusing on a potential influence for Jane Austen’s Persuasion. |
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Tuesday 21st April 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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Friday 17th April 2026 Chawton House |
Patchwork WorkshopLearn traditional patchwork techniques in this one day workshop, and leave with your own embellished needle case! |
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Wednesday 15th April 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 12th April 2026 Chawton House |
Theatre: Jane EyrePassion, mystery, and resilience collide in this sweeping story of self-discovery and courage, performed by This is My Theatre. |
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Thursday 9th April 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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Saturday 28th March 2026 to Sunday 12th April 2026 Chawton House |
Carrots, Crafts and Chocolate! Easter Trail at Chawton HouseHelp the Easter Bunny find his carrots and claim your prize in this years brand new Easter Trail! |
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Monday 23rd March 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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Sunday 22nd March 2026 Chawton House |
Daffodils Talk & WalkJoin us at Chawton House to celebrate the beauty of the spring season with our Daffodil Walk & Talk! |
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Friday 20th March 2026 Chawton House |
In Austen's Footsteps: Guided Estate WalkStep into the landscape Jane Austen knew and was inspired by on a guided spring estate walk. |
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Friday 20th March 2026 Chawton House |
Beginners Knitting WorkshopStart your knitting journey and develop a new hobby, with this beginners knitting workshop! |
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Tuesday 17th March 2026 Chawton House |
National Gardens Scheme Daffodil DayDiscover the charm of Chawton House Gardens in Spring on this special Daffodil Day, while supporting the National Gardens Scheme. |
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Monday 16th March 2026 Chawton House |
Curator's Tour: HomeMade Histories: Letters, Art & EmbroideryJoin us for the first Curator’s Tour of our brand new 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 15th March 2026 Chawton House |
Mother's Day at Chawton House *SOLD OUT*Treat the special women in your life to an unforgettable Mother’s Day at Chawton House with Brunch in the Old Kitchen Tearoom, Afternoon Tea in the Great Hall, or a full day out at Chawton House with both included. |
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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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Wednesday 4th March 2026 Online |
Online Event: International Women’s Day – Women of WordsJoin Chawton House, Jane Austen’s House, the Brontë Parsonage Museum and Elizabeth Gaskell’s House to mark International Women’s Day in a celebration of women writers who supported each other. |
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Tuesday 24th February 2026 Chawton House |
Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House and Afternoon Tea *SOLD OUT*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. |
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Saturday 21st February 2026 Chawton House |
Chawton House Curry Night *SOLD OUT*Escape the winter chill with a taste of India at the first of our 2026 Supper Series. Join us for a richly flavoured two-course dinner in the Great Hall, preceded by an exclusive behind-the-scenes preview in our Library. |
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Wednesday 18th February 2026 Chawton House |
February Half Term Kids Arts and Crafts DayBring the entire family together this February half term, with kids arts and crafts in the Maids Sitting Room and the Billiards Room. |
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Wednesday 18th February 2026 to Sunday 8th March 2026 Chawton House |
Library Display: Fiction, Fantasy, Fidelity & the BrontësExplore the afterlives of the Brontës in this pop-up display of early editions and twentieth-century adaptations. |
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Sunday 15th February 2026 Chawton House |
Snowdrop Watercolour Workshop *SOLD OUT*Join local artist Julia Morgan for a creative day of painting the first flowers of spring. |
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Sunday 15th February 2026 Chawton House |
Snowdrop SundayCome and enjoy Chawton House’s stunning gardens as we celebrate our spectacular display of snowdrops on Snowdrop Sundays. |
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Wednesday 11th February 2026 Online |
Free Online Event: New Research in Women's WritingA free webinar hosted by BARS (British Association of Romantic Studies) exploring the work of six early-career researchers who undertook Chawton House Visiting Fellowships to study the women’s writing collection. |
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Sunday 8th February 2026 Chawton House |
Snowdrop SundayCome and enjoy Chawton House’s stunning gardens as we celebrate our spectacular display of snowdrops on Snowdrop Sundays. |
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Saturday 7th February 2026 Chawton House |
Collage Workshop *SOLD OUT*Create a beautiful collage inspired by the stunning scenery of Chawton House! |
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Sunday 1st February 2026 Chawton House |
Snowdrop SundayCome and enjoy Chawton House’s stunning gardens as we celebrate our spectacular display of snowdrops on Snowdrop Sundays. |
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Saturday 31st January 2026 to Sunday 15th February 2026 Chawton House |
Library Display: Snowdrop SecretsSee the collection’s best snowdrops in this display of rare botanical books, artwork and poetry. |
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Wednesday 28th January 2026 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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Sunday 18th January 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 17th January 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 17th January 2026 Chawton House |
In Austen's Footsteps: Guided Estate WalkEmbrace your passion for dead leaves and step into the landscape Jane Austen knew and was inspired by on a guided autumn estate walk. |
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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. |
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Friday 16th January 2026 to Friday 30th January 2026 Chawton House |
Library Display: Pride & Prejudice through the AgesIn 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. |
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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. |
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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
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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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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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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. |
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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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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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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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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. |
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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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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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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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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. |