2023
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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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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 28th May 2023 Dyers Barn |
Bank Holiday Book BarnJoin us on Bank Holiday Sunday for Chawton House’s first Book Fair in the beautiful parkland surroundings of Dyer’s Barn. |
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Friday 26th May 2023 Chawton House |
Evening Curator's Tour of Quills and CharactersJoin Deputy Director and exhibition curator Dr Kim Simpson for an evening tour of our exhibition Quills and Characters. Wine and canapés included. |
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Friday 19th May 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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Monday 8th May 2023
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Coronation breakfastFeast like royalty on the Monday following Charles III’s coronation with a sumptuous breakfast in the historic setting of Chawton House. |
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Sunday 7th May 2023 Online |
Online Curator's Tour of Quills and CharactersJoin Deputy Director and exhibition curator Dr Kim Simpson for an online tour of our exhibition Quills and Characters. |
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Friday 5th May 2023 to Monday 8th May 2023 Chawton House |
Food for the Coronation!Food fit for a King! Pre-order a delicious selection of homemade baked goods this Coronation weekend. Try a King’s Quiche, or enjoy the classic English tradition with a takeaway cream tea. Order to collect over the bank holiday weekend. |
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Wednesday 3rd May 2023 Chawton House |
Guided Tour of Chawton HouseJoin one of our knowledgeable volunteer guides on a guided tour of Chawton House. |
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Wednesday 26th April 2023 Online |
Sister Novelists: The Trailblazing Porter SistersFor the first event in the Quills and Characters digital programme, biographer Devoney Looser discusses the fascinating lives of the trailblazing Porter sisters, who paved the way for Austen, Mary Shelley, and the Brontë sisters. |
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Wednesday 26th April 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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Saturday 27th May 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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Friday 21st April 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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Thursday 20th April 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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Saturday 8th April 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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Saturday 8th April 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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Friday 7th April 2023 to Monday 10th April 2023 Chawton House |
Pen your own eighteenth-century letterTry your hand at penning your very own eighteenth-century letter with materials provided by Chawton House. Open exclusively for the Easter weekend (Friday to Monday) and included in admission. |
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Wednesday 5th April 2023 Chawton House |
**FULLY BOOKED** Midweek Roasts at Chawton House**Fully booked** Hot food can be purchased from the teashed on Wednesday lunchtime as the tearoom will be full. |
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Wednesday 5th April 2023 Chawton House |
Guided Tour of Chawton HouseJoin one of our knowledgeable volunteer guides on a guided tour of Chawton House. |
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Saturday 1st April 2023 to Sunday 16th April 2023 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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Friday 31st March 2023 Chawton House |
Director's Tour of Chawton HouseExplore the fascinating four-hundred-year history of Chawton House on this exclusive tour, led by Director of Chawton House, Katie Childs. |
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Wednesday 29th March 2023 Chawton House |
Midweek Roasts at Chawton HouseJoin us every Wednesday lunchtime for a delicious midweek roast in the Old Kitchen Tearoom. |
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Sunday 26th March 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 23rd March 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 22nd March 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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Wednesday 22nd March 2023 Chawton House |
Midweek Roasts at Chawton HouseJoin us every Wednesday lunchtime for a delicious midweek roast in the Old Kitchen Tearoom. |
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Sunday 19th March 2023 Chawton House |
**SOLD OUT** Mother's Day Lunch at Chawton HouseRelax in the historic surrounding of Chawton House’s Old Kitchen this Mother’s Day and treat your Mum to a delicious two-course lunch. |
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Wednesday 15th March 2023 Chawton House |
Midweek Roasts at Chawton HouseJoin us every Wednesday lunchtime for a delicious midweek roast in the Old Kitchen Tearoom. |
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Sunday 12th March 2023 Chawton House |
**SOLD OUT** 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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Wednesday 8th March 2023 Online |
Women Adapting Women – Jane Eyre, Emma and North And South with Sandy WelchCelebrate International Women’s Day with Bafta-award winning screenwriter, Sandy Welch, who is responsible for top tv adaptations including North and South, Jane Eyre, Emma and Our Mutual Friend. Join us online for a revealing look at women’s classics of the 19th century and their re-invention for the small and big screen. |
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Wednesday 1st March 2023 Chawton House |
Private View: Anne Sharp’s EmmaJoin us for an evening at Chawton House and a private viewing of a very special edition of Jane Austen’s Emma. |
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Wednesday 1st March 2023 Chawton House |
Midweek Roasts at Chawton HouseJoin us every Wednesday lunchtime for a delicious midweek roast in the Old Kitchen Tearoom. |
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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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Saturday 25th February 2023 Chawton House |
Final Curators Tour of Trailblazers: Women travel writers and the exchange of knowledgeJoin exhibition curator Emma Yandle for a tour of our exhibition Trailblazers: Women travel writers and the exchange of knowledge before it closes to the public on 26 February. |
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Friday 24th February 2023 Chawton House |
Evening Curator's Tour of TrailblazersJoin exhibition curator Emma Yandle for an evening tour of our exhibition Trailblazers: Women travel writers and the exchange of knowledge before it closes to the public on 26 February. |
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Wednesday 22nd February 2023 Chawton House |
**SOLD OUT** Midweek Roasts at Chawton HouseJoin us every Wednesday lunchtime for a delicious midweek roast in the Old Kitchen Tearoom. |
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Sunday 19th February 2023 Chawton House |
Snowdrop Sunday at Chawton HouseCome and enjoy Chawton House’s stunning gardens during our Snowdrop Sundays in February as the grounds are carpeted with hundreds of snowdrops. |
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Saturday 18th February 2023 Chawton House |
**SOLD OUT** Snowdrop Watercolour WorkshopJoin local artist Julia Morgan for a creative afternoon painting the first flowers of spring. |
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Friday 17th February 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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Thursday 16th February 2023 Chawton House |
Trowelblazer or iconoclast? Lady Hester Stanhope and women in archaeologyIn April 1815, just shy of her 40th birthday, Lady Hester Stanhope led an expedition to Ashkelon (an ancient town on the coast of Palestine) in search of buried treasure. |
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Wednesday 15th February 2023 Chawton House |
Midweek Roasts at Chawton HouseJoin us every Wednesday lunchtime for a delicious midweek roast in the Old Kitchen Tearoom. |
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Wednesday 15th February 2023 to Sunday 19th February 2023
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February Half Term: Plant Hunter Garden TrailBring the entire family together this February half term and admire our stunning gardens as they are decorated with hundreds of snowdrops. |
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Tuesday 14th February 2023 Chawton House |
Valentines Dinner at Chawton HouseTreat the person you love most to a romantic Valentines Dinner in the historic setting of Chawton House’s Old Kitchen. |
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Sunday 12th February 2023 Chawton House |
Snowdrop Sunday at Chawton HouseCome and enjoy Chawton House’s stunning gardens during our Snowdrop Sundays in February as the grounds are carpeted with hundreds of snowdrops. |
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Saturday 11th February 2023 Chawton House |
Modern Calligraphy Workshop at Chawton House- Valentines SpecialJoin Jodie Rose Calligraphy for a valentines themed introduction to pointed pen modern calligraphy in the beautiful, historic setting of Chawton House. |
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Wednesday 8th February 2023 Chawton House |
Midweek Roasts at Chawton HouseJoin us every Wednesday lunchtime for a delicious midweek roast in the Old Kitchen Tearoom. |
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Sunday 5th February 2023 Chawton House |
National Gardens Scheme Snowdrop SundayCome and explore the Chawton House Gardens on this special Snowdrop Sunday, supporting the National Gardens Scheme. |
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Thursday 2nd February 2023
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The War Reporter: Helen Maria Williams and the French RevolutionFor the next in our series of Trailblazers events, Associate Professor Gillian Dow and journalist Bethan Mckernan explore the story of Helen Maria Williams (1759 – 1827), who made it her life’s work to report on the unfolding events of the French Revolution. |
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Sunday 29th January 2023 Chawton House |
Private View: Anne Sharp’s EmmaJoin us for an evening at Chawton House and a private viewing of a very special edition of Jane Austen’s Emma. |
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Saturday 28th January 2023 to Sunday 29th January 2023 Chawton House |
Special Display: Anne Sharp's EmmaWe open our 20th anniversary season by displaying a very special edition of Jane Austen’s Emma in the Library. |
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Friday 27th January 2023 Online |
Janet Todd, ‘Jane Austen makes us do it, a talk in several parts’For our second Deirdre Le Faye Memorial Lecture, Professor Janet Todd gives a talk entitled ‘Jane Austen makes us do it, a talk in several parts’. |
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Thursday 26th January 2023 Chawton House |
**SOLD OUT** Premier View: Anne Sharp’s EmmaTo open our 20th anniversary year, join us for an evening at Chawton House and be amongst the first few to see a very special edition of Jane Austen’s Emma before it goes on public display. |
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Friday 20th January 2023 Chawton House |
Exclusive Trailblazers Tour & Afternoon Tea at Chawton HouseJoin exhibition curator Emma Yandle for an exclusive tour of our exhibition Trailblazers: Women travel writers and the exchange of knowledge, at a time when the House is closed to visitors. |
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Wednesday 18th January 2023 Chawton House |
Midweek Roasts at Chawton HouseJoin us for a delicious Midweek Roast in the Old Kitchen Tearoom in January. |
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Sunday 15th January 2023 Chawton House |
Curators Tour of Trailblazers: Women travel writers and the exchange of knowledgeJoin exhibition curator Emma Yandle for a tour of our exhibition Trailblazers: Women travel writers and the exchange of knowledge. |
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Saturday 14th January 2023 Chawton House |
**NEW TICKETS RELEASED** Evening Orchard WassailJoin us for this centuries’ old Twelfth Night apple-growing celebration, involving hearty singing in the orchard to encourage a bountiful harvest in 2023. |
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Thursday 12th January 2023 Chawton House |
Exclusive Trailblazers Tour & Afternoon Tea at Chawton HouseJoin exhibition curator Emma Yandle for an exclusive tour of our exhibition Trailblazers: Women travel writers and the exchange of knowledge, at a time when the House is closed to visitors. |
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Wednesday 11th January 2023 Chawton House |
Midweek Roasts at Chawton HouseJoin us for a delicious Midweek Roast in the Old Kitchen Tearoom in January. |
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Sunday 8th January 2023 Chawton House |
Curators Tour of Trailblazers: Women travel writers and the exchange of knowledgeJoin exhibition curator Emma Yandle for a tour of our exhibition Trailblazers: Women travel writers and the exchange of knowledge. |
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Sunday 1st January 2023 Chawton House |
New Years Day Brunch in the Old KitchenCelebrate the start of 2023 with a delicious brunch in the Old Kitchen Tearoom. |
2022
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Thursday 22nd December 2022 to Friday 23rd December 2022 Chawton House |
**SOLD OUT** A Christmas Carol at Chawton HouseJoin us in the Great Hall this December for a celebrated production of A Christmas Carol, directed by the Tony Award-winning Tim Carroll and performed by acclaimed Dickens actor Dominic Gerrard. |
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Wednesday 14th December 2022 Online |
Vaccine Queen: Lady Mary Wortley MontaguFor the next in our series of online events alongside the exhibition Trailblazers: Women travel writers and the exchange of knowledge, we explore the life and pioneering scientific advocacy of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu. |
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Wednesday 14th December 2022 Chawton House |
**SOLD OUT** Festive Wreath Workshop at Chawton HouseGet ready for a cosy Christmas at home by creating your own traditional festive wreath at Chawton House. |
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Sunday 11th December 2022 Chawton House |
Weekend Modern Calligraphy for Beginners- Christmas SpecialJoin Jodie Rose Calligraphy for an introduction to pointed pen modern calligraphy – Christmas theme! |
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Saturday 10th December 2022 to Sunday 1st January 2023 Chawton House |
The Glimmering GardensAs the sun sets, wrap up warm and explore the Gardens after dark as The Glimmering Gardens return to Chawton House. |
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Thursday 8th December 2022 Chawton House |
Weekday Modern Calligraphy for Beginners- Christmas SpecialJoin Jodie Rose Calligraphy for an introduction to pointed pen modern calligraphy – Christmas theme! |
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Sunday 4th December 2022 Chawton House |
Winter Berries & Rosehips- A Watercolour Christmas Card WorkshopJoin local artist Julia Morgan for a festive watercolour workshop, inspired by the hedgerows of winter. |
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Saturday 3rd December 2022 Chawton House |
**SOLD OUT** Christmas Ghost Stories at Chawton HouseVisit Chawton House after dark and enjoy a performance of the chilling festive tale The Old Nurse’s Story by Elizabeth Gaskell. |
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Saturday 3rd December 2022 Chawton House |
Weekend Modern Calligraphy for Beginners- Christmas SpecialJoin Jodie Rose Calligraphy for an introduction to pointed pen modern calligraphy – Christmas theme! |
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Friday 2nd December 2022 Chawton House |
Festive Supper at Chawton HouseEnjoy an evening of festive dining at Chawton House before moving into the historic Great Hall for mulled wine and homemade mince pies. |
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Thursday 1st December 2022 to Sunday 1st January 2023 Chawton House |
Christmas at Chawton HouseChawton House will be reopening its doors for the festive season on Thursday 1 December, with a beautiful festive display celebrating Christmas traditions of days gone by. |
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Wednesday 30th November 2022 Chawton House |
Midweek Roasts at Chawton HouseJoin us every Wednesday lunchtime for a delicious midweek roast in the Old Kitchen Tearoom. |
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Saturday 26th November 2022 to Sunday 27th November 2022 Chawton House |
**SOLD OUT** Father Christmas' Grotto at Chawton HouseStart your festive celebrations with a visit to Father Christmas and his wife Mrs. Christmas in their festive Grotto on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 November. |
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Saturday 26th November 2022 to Sunday 27th November 2022 Chawton House |
Chawton House Christmas FayreStart your festive celebrations with a visit to the Chawton House Christmas Fayre on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 November 2022. |
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Friday 25th November 2022 Chawton House |
Christmas Embroidery Workshop with Abigail Rose CreativeEnjoy a Christmas embroidery workshop in the historic setting of Chawton House’s Great Hall. |
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Friday 25th November 2022 Chawton House |
Director's Tour of Chawton HouseExplore the fascinating four hundred year history of Chawton House on this exclusive tour, led by Director of Chawton House, Katie Childs. |
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Thursday 24th November 2022 Chawton House |
Weekday Modern Calligraphy for Beginners- Christmas SpecialJoin Jodie Rose Calligraphy for an introduction to pointed pen modern calligraphy – Christmas theme! |
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Wednesday 23rd November 2022 Online |
Adventures Abroad: Elizabeth Gaskell and Maria GrahamAn exciting new event with Elizabeth Gaskell’s House to celebrate the adventures of Elizabeth Gaskell, best known for writing the novels Cranford, Ruth, North and South and Wives and Daughters, and plucky 19th century travel writer, Maria Graham. |
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Wednesday 23rd November 2022 Chawton House |
Midweek Roasts at Chawton HouseJoin us every Wednesday lunchtime for a delicious midweek roast in the Old Kitchen Tearoom. |
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Tuesday 22nd November 2022 Chawton House |
Exclusive Trailblazers Tour & Afternoon Tea at Chawton HouseJoin exhibition curator Emma Yandle for an exclusive tour of our current exhibition Trailblazers: Women travel writers and the exchange of knowledge. |
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Sunday 20th November 2022 Chawton House |
Curator’s Tour of Trailblazers: Women travel writers and the exchange of knowledgeJoin exhibition curator Emma Yandle for a tour of our current exhibition Trailblazers: Women travel writers and the exchange of knowledge. |
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Saturday 19th November 2022 Chawton House |
Chawton House Wedding FairJoin us on Saturday 19 November 2022 for the Chawton House Wedding Fair. |
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Friday 18th November 2022 Chawton House |
Director's Tour of Chawton HouseExplore the fascinating four hundred year history of Chawton House on this exclusive tour, led by Director of Chawton House, Katie Childs. |
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Wednesday 16th November 2022 Chawton House |
Midweek Roasts at Chawton HouseJoin us every Wednesday lunchtime for a delicious midweek roast in the Old Kitchen Tearoom. |
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Tuesday 15th November 2022 Chawton House |
Exclusive Trailblazers Tour & Afternoon Tea at Chawton HouseJoin exhibition curator Emma Yandle for an exclusive tour of our current exhibition Trailblazers: Women travel writers and the exchange of knowledge. |
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Saturday 12th November 2022 Chawton House |
Curator’s Tour of Trailblazers: Women travel writers and the exchange of knowledgeJoin exhibition curator Emma Yandle for a tour of our current exhibition Trailblazers: Women travel writers and the exchange of knowledge. |
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Saturday 12th November 2022 Chawton House |
Creative Footsteps: Guided Estate WalkEnjoy a guided tour of the Parkland estate, taking in the English landscape views and nature found within the Hampshire countryside. |
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Wednesday 9th November 2022 Chawton House |
Midweek Roasts at Chawton HouseJoin us every Wednesday lunchtime for a delicious midweek roast in the Old Kitchen Tearoom. |
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Wednesday 9th November 2022 Chawton House |
Creative Footsteps: Yoga for WellbeingBoost your wellbeing with a gentle yoga class in the historic Dyers barn, set within the beautiful and tranquil setting of the Chawton House estate. |
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Tuesday 8th November 2022 Chawton House |
Exclusive Trailblazers Tour & Afternoon Tea at Chawton HouseJoin exhibition curator Emma Yandle for an exclusive tour of our current exhibition Trailblazers: Women travel writers and the exchange of knowledge. |
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Monday 7th November 2022 Chawton House |
Chawton House Tour and TeaJoin one of our knowledgeable volunteer guides on a private tour of Chawton House, followed by a cream tea in the Old Kitchen. |
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Sunday 6th November 2022 Chawton House |
Creative Footsteps: Autumn Watercolour WorkshopCapture the magic of Autumn with a fun watercolour workshop, led by local artist Julia Morgan. |
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Sunday 6th November 2022 Chawton House |
Creative Footsteps: Guided Estate WalkEnjoy a guided tour of the Parkland estate, taking in the English landscape views and nature found within the Hampshire countryside. |
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Tuesday 1st November 2022 Online |
Maria, or the Wrongs of Woman: A Chawton House AudiobookBe a part of our first Chawton House Audiobook: Mary Wollstonecraft’s unfinished novel Maria, or the Wrongs of Woman |
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Monday 31st October 2022 Chawton House |
**SOLD OUT** Halloween House TourOn the scariest night of the year, are you courageous enough to visit Chawton House after dark? |
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Friday 28th October 2022 Chawton House |
**SOLD OUT** Gothic Supper and Ghostly TalesBook onto one of two exclusive sittings for an evening of private dining, followed by ghost stories by the fire in the historic Great Hall. |
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Monday 24th October 2022 Chawton House |
Gothic Tour of Chawton HouseAre you courageous enough to visit Chawton House after dark? |
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Saturday 22nd October 2022 Chawton House |
Moonlight Wilderness WalkAre you brave enough to explore the Chawton House Gardens by moonlight? |
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Saturday 22nd October 2022 to Monday 31st October 2022 Chawton House |
Half Term: Gothic Garden TrailBring your little witches and warlocks to fly around Chawton House’s autumnal gardens over the October half term. |