2025
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Friday 14th February 2025 Chawton House |
Curator's Tour of Mary Robinson: Actress. Mistress. Writer. RadicalJoin Deputy Director Kim Simpson for a Curator’s tour of our current exhibition, Mary Robinson: Actress. Mistress. Writer. Radical |
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Tuesday 11th February 2025 Chawton House |
Midweek RoastsTuck into a hearty roast lunch in the Old Kitchen Tearoom this February, with 2 choices of meat or a veggie option followed by a traditional English pudding. |
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Sunday 9th February 2025 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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Tuesday 4th February 2025 Chawton House |
Midweek RoastsTuck into a hearty roast lunch in the Old Kitchen Tearoom this February, with 2 choices of meat or a veggie option followed by a traditional English pudding. |
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Tuesday 4th February 2025
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Snowdrops Talk & WalkDelve into the fascinating world of literature and horticulture and discover the first signs of Spring as we explore snowdrops at Chawton House in the Gardens and the Library collection. |
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Sunday 2nd February 2025 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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Friday 31st January 2025 Chawton House |
In the Drawing Room: Pride & Prejudice *SOLD OUT*Join us for an evening of cocktails, comedy, and drawing room drama, with readings from Rosina Filippi’s 1895 adaptation of scenes from Pride and Prejudice. |
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Friday 24th January 2025 Chawton House |
Private View: Pride, Prejudice & Politeness *SOLD OUT*Take a deep dive into the world of Pride and Prejudice via the works by and about women in the Chawton House collection, discussing Austen’s influences and the works and ideas she drew on in the making of her most famous novel. |
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Monday 20th January 2025 Chawton House |
House History TourJoin one of our knowledgeable volunteer guides on a guided tour of Chawton House to discover our rich history. |
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Sunday 19th January 2025
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Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House [SOLD OUT]Launching a brand-new guided tour for Jane Austen’s 250th Anniversary Year, 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 18th January 2025 Chawton House |
Curator's Tour of Mary Robinson: Actress. Mistress. Writer. RadicalJoin Emma Yandle for a Curator’s tour of our current exhibition, Mary Robinson: Actress. Mistress. Writer. Radical |
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Friday 17th January 2025 Chawton House |
Library Screening: Pride & Prejudice (1940)Curl up in our atmospheric Library and enjoy an intimate screening of Pride and Prejudice (1940) as classic Hollywood comes to Chawton House. |
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Friday 17th January 2025 to Saturday 1st February 2025 Chawton House |
Library Display: Pride & Prejudice through the AgesSee rare and beautiful editions of Jane Austen’s beloved novel, Pride & Prejudice in the Library, including a first edition, alongside illustrated editions and translations. |
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Saturday 11th January 2025 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 2025. |
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Wednesday 8th January 2025 Online |
Online talk: Emma Yandle, Mary Robinson: MistressIn this online talk, exhibition Curator Emma Yandle will dive deeper into the history of Mary Robinson’s relationship with the Royal Family, exploring her time as Royal mistress. |
2024
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Monday 23rd December 2024 Chawton House |
House History TourJoin one of our knowledgeable volunteer guides on a guided tour of Chawton House to discover our rich history. |
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Wednesday 18th December 2024 Online |
Online talk: Mary Robinson: Celebrity, a Conversation with Paula Byrne & Hilary DavidsonIn this online talk, biographer Paula Bryne and fashion historian Hilary Davidson explore the ways that Mary Robinson’s celebrity status took shape. |
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Monday 16th December 2024 Chawton House |
Festive Private View: Jane Austen's BirthdayCelebrate the holiday season and Jane Austen’s birthday – explore the House after hours, and enjoy mulled wine, mince pies and a private view of our Austen treasures. |
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Monday 16th December 2024 Chawton House |
Jane Austen Birthday TourJoin us to celebrate Jane Austen’s birthday with a guided Jane Austen tour, led by Chief Executive Katie Childs. |
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Sunday 15th December 2024 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 14th December 2024 Chawton House |
Curator's Tour of Mary Robinson: Actress. Mistress. Writer. RadicalJoin Emma Yandle for a Curator’s tour of our current exhibition, Mary Robinson: Actress. Mistress. Writer. Radical |
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Saturday 14th December 2024 Chawton House |
Create your own Christmas Decorations WorkshopJoin local artist Julia Morgan for a creative Christmas workshop, to make your own festive tree decorations! |
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Saturday 14th December 2024 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 13th December 2024 Chawton House |
Winter Wreath WorkshopCreate your own Christmas wreath filled with greenery from our gardens, berries and all the trimmings guided by Helen, our florist. |
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Sunday 8th December 2024 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 7th December 2024 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 6th December 2024 Chawton House |
Winter Wreath WorkshopCreate your own Christmas wreath filled with greenery from our gardens, berries and all the trimmings guided by Helen, our florist. |
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Friday 6th December 2024 to Sunday 5th January 2025 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 6th December 2024 to Sunday 5th January 2025 Chawton House |
Festive Displays: Beautiful Bindings and Literary GiftsThroughout Christmas opening, enjoy festive displays in the Long Gallery and the Library, exploring beautiful bindings and literary gifts. |
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Friday 6th December 2024 to Sunday 5th January 2025 Chawton House |
A Storybook Christmas at Chawton HouseFrom 6 December, Chawton House welcomes the Festive Season with a beautiful new handmade display, and scenes from your favourite Christmas stories throughout the House. |
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Wednesday 27th November 2024 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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Wednesday 27th November 2024 Chawton House |
House History TourJoin one of our knowledgeable volunteer guides on a guided tour of Chawton House to discover our rich history. |
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Wednesday 20th November 2024 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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Wednesday 20th November 2024 Chawton House |
Curator's Tour of Mary Robinson: Actress. Mistress. Writer. RadicalJoin Deputy Director Kim Simpson for a guided tour of our current exhibition, Mary Robinson: Actress. Mistress. Writer. Radical |
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Wednesday 6th November 2024 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 1st November 2024
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My Life as a Falconer, with Anita EbdonJoin Anita in Dyers Barn for this special talk to find out more about some of nature’s most beautiful creatures: birds of prey. |
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Thursday 31st October 2024 Chawton House |
Halloween Gothic Supper & Ghostly Tales *SOLD OUT*Enjoy a specially-created three-course Gothic supper in the shadowy corners of our atmospheric old kitchen, followed by a ghost story by the fire in the Great Hall. |
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Wednesday 30th October 2024 Chawton House |
Gothic House TourJoin 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. |
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Monday 28th October 2024 Online |
Online talk: Professor Jerrold Hogle, Mary Robinsons’s GothicIn this online talk, Professor Jerrold Hogle explores Mary Robinson’s use of the Gothic, both in novels and poetry, but also in thinking about her own life. |
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Thursday 24th October 2024 Chawton House |
Autumn Owl Watercolour WorkshopJoin local artist Julia Morgan for a creative afternoon painting a magical night time scene of an owl. |
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Tuesday 22nd October 2024 Chawton House |
Moonlight Wilderness WalkAre you brave enough to explore the Chawton House Gardens by moonlight? |
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Saturday 19th October 2024 Chawton House |
Gothic House TourJoin 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. |
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Saturday 19th October 2024 to Sunday 3rd November 2024 Chawton House |
Halloween Half Term Kids' Trails: Villains, Lost Letters, & a Cauldron HuntDuring half-term, explore the House and Gardens with brand new kids’ trails – villains in the House, lost letters from a doomed captive, and a cauldron hunt in the Gardens. |
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Friday 18th October 2024 Chawton House |
Gothic Supper & Ghostly TalesEnjoy a specially-created three-course Gothic supper in the shadowy corners of our atmospheric old kitchen, followed by a ghost story by the fire in the Great Hall. |
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Wednesday 16th October 2024 to Sunday 3rd November 2024 Chawton House |
Display: Gothic Captivity | Gothic CreaturesTwo new displays celebrate the darker side of our collection: meet the unfortunates held captive in crumbling castles, or take a look back at some of the terrifying creatures of eighteenth-century Gothic. |
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Saturday 12th October 2024
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Cider WorkshopsJoin one of our cider workshops to learn about our orchard, and the process of turning our homegrown apples into delicious cider, before enjoying a bap and a bottle of Chawton House Cider. |
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Saturday 12th October 2024 Chawton House |
Autumn Apples FestivalExperience the beauty of Chawton House this Autumn harvest by exploring the Autumn gardens, seeing a one-day Library display, or enjoying new specials in the Tearoom made from homegrown apples. |
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Friday 11th October 2024 Chawton House |
Curator's Tour of Mary Robinson: Actress. Mistress. Writer. RadicalJoin Deputy Director Kim Simpson for a guided tour of our current exhibition, Mary Robinson: Actress. Mistress. Writer. Radical |
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Saturday 28th September 2024 Chawton House |
Theatre: Unversed by Beckis CooperAs part of our Mary Robinson programme, celebrating women on the stage, join us for an intimate performance of Unversed, written and performed by Beckis Cooper and directed by the award-winning Rachel Fowler. |
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Saturday 28th September 2024 Chawton House |
After Hours Curator's Tour of Mary Robinson: Actress. Mistress. Writer. RadicalJoin Curator Emma Yandle for an after-hours guided tour of our brand new exhibition, Mary Robinson: Actress. Mistress. Writer. Radical |
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Friday 27th September 2024 Online |
Online Talk: Mary Robinson: ActressOur first digital event of the season brings together three academics – Fiona Ritchie, Ellen Ledoux and Laura Engel – to talk about the eighteenth-century stage, setting the scene for Mary Robinson as an actress. |
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Saturday 14th September 2024 Chawton House |
First Curator's Tour of Mary Robinson: Actress. Mistress. Writer. RadicalJoin Curator Emma Yandle for the first guided tour of our brand new exhibition, Mary Robinson: Actress. Mistress. Writer. Radical |
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Tuesday 27th August 2024 Chawton House |
Children's Nature-Based CraftingBring the kids for children’s crafting in the Walled Garden. We will be making Bug Hotels and painting pet rocks! |
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Sunday 25th August 2024 Chawton House |
Bank Holiday Summer FairJoin us for a day of family fun on Sunday 25th August. Enjoy a second-hand book fair, Garden and House talks & tours, and games for children. |
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Saturday 24th August 2024 Chawton House |
Beginner's Embroidery Workshop with Emily Barnett *SOLD OUT*Join us for the day for this beginner’s embroidery workshop, led by Royal School of Needlework graduate Emily Barnett, whose award-winning work is currently on display in our exhibition, Chawton in Stitches. |
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Friday 23rd August 2024 Chawton House |
Intermediate Embroidery Workshop with Emily Barnett (part 2) *SOLD OUT*Join us for this two-part intermediate embroidery workshop, led by Royal School of Needlework graduate Emily Barnett, whose award-winning work is currently on display in our exhibition, Chawton in Stitches. |
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Thursday 22nd August 2024 Chawton House |
Summer Gardens Watercolour WorkshopJoin local artist Julia Morgan for a creative afternoon painting the Gardens at the height of Summer, followed by a Cream Tea. |
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Tuesday 20th August 2024 Chawton House |
Children's Nature-Based CraftingBring the kids for children’s crafting in the Walled Garden. We will be making Spring Mobiles and doing some Leaf Printing! |
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Friday 16th August 2024 Chawton House |
Intermediate Embroidery Workshop with Emily Barnett (part 1) *SOLD OUT*Join us for this two-part intermediate embroidery workshop, led by Royal School of Needlework graduate Emily Barnett, whose award-winning work is currently on display in our exhibition, Chawton in Stitches. |
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Thursday 15th August 2024 Chawton House |
Discover the World of 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 2nd August 2024 Chawton House |
Chawton in Stitches After HoursSoak up the evening sun with a refreshing drink in the Walled Garden, followed by an after-hours guided tour of Chawton in Stitches, led by a member of the Curatorial team. |
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Monday 29th July 2024 to Sunday 1st September 2024 Chawton House |
Summer Holiday ActivitiesFind out what’s on for kids over the Summer Holidays – garden games and arts & crafts included in the price of admission. |
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Saturday 27th July 2024 Chawton House |
Drop-In Beginner's Knitting WorkshopJoin one of our lovely volunteers, Maggie, for a Drop-in Beginner’s Knitting Workshop on Saturday 27th July. |
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Saturday 20th July 2024 Chawton House |
Beginner's Embroidery Workshop with Emily BarnettJoin us for the day for this beginner’s embroidery workshop, led by Royal School of Needlework graduate Emily Barnett, whose award-winning work is currently on display in our exhibition, Chawton in Stitches. |
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Saturday 13th July 2024 Chawton House |
Outdoor Theatre: Hamlet - The Lord Chamberlain's MenJoin The Lord Chamberlain’s Men this summer for an unforgettable performance of Hamlet on the South Lawn at Chawton House! |
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Wednesday 10th July 2024 Chawton House |
Chawton in Stitches Tour & Cream TeaJoin a member of the Curatorial team for a guided tour of our current exhibition, Chawton in Stitches, followed by a Cream Tea. |
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Friday 5th July 2024 Dyers Barn |
Alton Arts Festival - Opening Night at the OperaCelebrating both the opening of the festival and the inaugural performance at the newly refurbished Dyers’ Barn at Chawton House, this vibrant and entertaining performance led by Anna Sideris and Béatrice Dupuy will engage seasoned opera-goers and newcomers alike. |
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Saturday 29th June 2024
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Outdoor Theatre: Persuasion - This Is My TheatreJoin This Is My Theatre at Chawton House for a potentially hat-astrophic production of Jane Austen’s Persuasion. |
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Friday 28th June 2024 Chawton House |
*CANCELLED* Regency Week Garden TourExplore the beautiful grounds of Chawton House with your knowledgeable guide, taking in the Wilderness, Walled Garden, and the stunning views over the Parkland. |
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Friday 28th June 2024 Chawton House |
Regency Week Curator's Tour: Chawton in StitchesJoin one of our Curatorial team on a Curator’s tour of Chawton in Stitches, the Summer exhibition at Chawton House. |
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Wednesday 26th June 2024 Chawton House |
Drop-In Beginner's Knitting WorkshopJoin one of our lovely volunteers, Maggie, for a Drop-in Beginner’s Knitting Workshop on Wednesday 26th June. |
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Monday 24th June 2024 Chawton House |
Regency Treasures: A Midsummer Evening at Chawton HouseAfter a refreshing mocktail in the Old Kitchen courtard, enjoy a guided viewing of a specially-curated display of Regency treasures led by a member of the Curatorial team. |
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Sunday 23rd June 2024 Dyers Barn |
Jane Austen Regency PicnicJoin Jane Austen’s family and special guests for a Regency picnic at Dyers Barn, in the grounds of Chawton House. |
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Thursday 20th June 2024 Chawton House |
Chawton in Stitches Tour & Cream TeaJoin a member of the Curatorial team for a guided tour of our current exhibition, Chawton in Stitches, followed by a Cream Tea. |
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Tuesday 18th June 2024 Chawton House |
Discover Roses at Chawton HouseExplore the world of roses, both on and off the page at Chawton House, with a Library talk on botanical women by Chief Executive Katie Childs and a tour of the rose garden by Head Gardener Julia Weaver. |
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Saturday 15th June 2024 Chawton House |
Outdoor Theatre: The Handlebards - The Comedy Of ErrorsJoin the troupe at Chawton House for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘The Comedy of Errors’ like you’ve never seen before. |
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Thursday 30th May 2024 Chawton House |
Historic Garden Tour with Head GardenerJoin Chawton House’s Head Gardener Julia 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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Wednesday 29th May 2024 Chawton House |
Mad Hatter's Afternoon Tea PartyEscape through the Looking Glass into the Old Kitchen Tearoom for an Alice in Wonderland themed Afternoon Tea Party. |
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Saturday 25th May 2024 to Sunday 2nd June 2024 Chawton House |
Alice in the Garden TrailJoin us for a delightful adventure around the Gardens with an Alice in Wonderland Trail, perfect for families and kids of all ages. Step into the rabbit hole and explore a series of questions inspired by the classic tale! |
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Wednesday 22nd May 2024 Chawton House |
Chawton in Stitches Tour & Cream TeaJoin a member of the Curatorial team for a guided tour of our current exhibition, Chawton in Stitches, followed by a Cream Tea. |
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Monday 13th May 2024 to Monday 26th August 2024 Chawton House |
Exhibition: Chawton in StitchesThis exhibition displays the exquisite embroidery of award-winning graduate of the Royal School of Needlework Emily Barnett, inspired by Chawton House’s Gardens and Collection, alongside works from the Chawton House collection. |
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Thursday 9th May 2024 Chawton House |
Historic Garden Tour with Head GardenerJoin Chawton House’s Head Gardener Julia 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 6th May 2024 Dyers Barn |
Bank Holiday Book BarnJoin us on Bank Holiday Monday for Chawton House’s first Book Fair of 2024 in the beautiful parkland surroundings of Dyer’s Barn. |
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Saturday 4th May 2024 Chawton House |
*LAST CHANCE* Treasures Curator’s Tour & Cream TeaJoin Chief Executive Katie Childs on the final Curator’s Tour of our exhibition, Treasures of Chawton House. |
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Saturday 27th April 2024 Chawton House |
Bluebells & Blossom Watercolour WorkshopJoin local artist Julia Morgan for a creative afternoon painting Spring bluebells and blossom. |
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Saturday 27th April 2024 to Sunday 28th April 2024 Chawton House |
Bluebells & Blossom WeekendJoin us over the weekend for fun activities, Library displays and walks around the Gardens to view our bluebells and blossom in full bloom. |
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Wednesday 24th April 2024 Chawton House |
Treasures Curator’s Tour & Cream TeaJoin Deputy Director Dr Kim Simpson on a Curator’s Tour of our current exhibition, Treasures of Chawton House. |
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Sunday 14th April 2024 Chawton House |
Treasures Curator’s Tour & Cream TeaJoin Chief Executive Katie Childs on a Curator’s Tour of our current exhibition, Treasures of Chawton House. |
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Wednesday 10th April 2024 Chawton House |
*SOLD OUT* Treasures Curator’s Tour & Cream TeaJoin Deputy Director Dr Kim Simpson on a Curator’s Tour of our current exhibition, Treasures of Chawton House. |
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Monday 1st April 2024 Chawton House |
Easter Monday BreakfastCelebrate Easter with a delicious brunch in the Old Kitchen Tearoom. |
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Wednesday 27th March 2024 to Sunday 7th April 2024 Chawton House |
Easter at Chawton HouseAdmire Chawton House’s stunning display of spring flowers this Easter as you explore the gardens and complete our special Easter trail. |
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Tuesday 26th March 2024 Chawton House |
Midweek RoastsEnjoy a delicious two-course Midweek Roast in the Old Kitchen Tearoom this March! |
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Tuesday 26th March 2024 Chawton House |
House History TourJoin one of our knowledgeable volunteer guides on a guided tour of Chawton House to discover our rich history. |
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Sunday 24th March 2024 Chawton House |
Daffodil DayJoin us on the weekends for fun activities and beautiful guided walks around the Gardens to view our exceptionally beautiful daffodils; you will not want to miss them! |
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Sunday 17th March 2024 Chawton House |
Daffodil DayJoin us on the weekends for fun activities and beautiful guided walks around the Gardens to view our exceptionally beautiful daffodils; you will not want to miss them! |
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Tuesday 12th March 2024 Chawton House |
Midweek RoastsEnjoy a delicious two-course Midweek Roast in the Old Kitchen Tearoom this March! |
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Tuesday 12th March 2024 Chawton House |
House History TourJoin one of our knowledgeable volunteer guides on a guided tour of Chawton House to discover our rich history. |
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Monday 11th March 2024 to Sunday 17th March 2024
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Ladies of ScienceTo mark British Science Week 2024 (8-17 March), we are taking a look at some of the women scientists in our collection. Each day from Monday to Saturday, we will be releasing a short video about one of these women. |
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Sunday 10th March 2024 Chawton House |
Mother's Day Lunch in the Great HallBring the family together and treat the remarkable woman in your life to a special Mother’s Day lunch in the Great Hall. |
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Thursday 7th March 2024 Online |
International Women's Day: Female FriendshipsCelebrate International Women’s Day with four literary houses in an evening exploration of female friendships, exploring the influence these relationships had on the works and in the lives of some of Britain’s most loved writers. |