2023

Modern Calligraphy Workshop at Chawton House

Sunday 4th June 2023

Chawton House

Modern Calligraphy Workshop at Chawton House

Join Jodie Rose Calligraphy for an introduction to pointed pen modern calligraphy in the beautiful, historic setting of Chawton House.  

Curator's Tour of Quills and Characters

Tuesday 30th May 2023

Chawton House

Curator's Tour of Quills and Characters

Join Deputy Director and exhibition curator Dr Kim Simpson for a tour of our exhibition Quills and Characters. Entry to House and Gardens included.

Curator's Tour of Quills and Characters

Tuesday 30th May 2023

Chawton House

Curator's Tour of Quills and Characters

Join Deputy Director and exhibition curator Dr Kim Simpson for a tour of our exhibition Quills and Characters. Entry to House and Gardens included.

Bank Holiday Book Barn

Sunday 28th May 2023

Dyers Barn

Bank Holiday Book Barn

Join us on Bank Holiday Sunday for Chawton House’s first Book Fair in the beautiful parkland surroundings of Dyer’s Barn.

Evening Curator's Tour of Quills and Characters

Friday 26th May 2023

Chawton House

Evening Curator's Tour of Quills and Characters

Join Deputy Director and exhibition curator Dr Kim Simpson for an evening tour of our exhibition Quills and Characters. Wine and canapés included.

Historic Garden Tour with Chawton House’s Head Gardener

Friday 19th May 2023

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 and learn about their fascinating history.  

Coronation breakfast

Monday 8th May 2023

Coronation breakfast

Feast like royalty on the Monday following Charles III’s coronation with a sumptuous breakfast in the historic setting of Chawton House.

Online Curator's Tour of Quills and Characters

Sunday 7th May 2023

Online

Online Curator's Tour of Quills and Characters

Join Deputy Director and exhibition curator Dr Kim Simpson for an online tour of our exhibition Quills and Characters. 

Food for the Coronation!

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.

Guided Tour of Chawton House

Wednesday 3rd May 2023

Chawton House

Guided Tour of Chawton House

Join one of our knowledgeable volunteer guides on a guided tour of Chawton House.

Sister Novelists: The Trailblazing Porter Sisters

Wednesday 26th April 2023

Online

Sister Novelists: The Trailblazing Porter Sisters

For 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. 

Curator's Tour of Quills and Characters

Wednesday 26th April 2023

Chawton House

Curator's Tour of Quills and Characters

Join Deputy Director and exhibition curator Dr Kim Simpson for a tour of our exhibition Quills and Characters. Entry to House and Gardens included.

Modern Calligraphy Workshop at Chawton House

Saturday 27th May 2023

Chawton House

Modern Calligraphy Workshop at Chawton House

Join Jodie Rose Calligraphy for an introduction to pointed pen modern calligraphy in the beautiful, historic setting of Chawton House.  

Historic Garden Tour with Chawton House’s Head Gardener

Friday 21st April 2023

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 and learn about their fascinating history.  

Bird of Prey Walk & Breakfast at Chawton House

Thursday 20th April 2023

Chawton House

Bird of Prey Walk & Breakfast at Chawton House

Join Anita from Hampshire Hawk Walks once a month for a Bird of Prey Walk around the beautiful Chawton estate.  

Curator's Tour of Quills and Characters

Saturday 8th April 2023

Chawton House

Curator's Tour of Quills and Characters

Join Deputy Director and exhibition curator Dr Kim Simpson for a tour of our exhibition Quills and Characters. Entry to House and Gardens included.

Curator's Tour of Quills and Characters

Saturday 8th April 2023

Chawton House

Curator's Tour of Quills and Characters

Join Deputy Director and exhibition curator Dr Kim Simpson for a tour of our exhibition Quills and Characters. Entry to House and Gardens included.

Pen your own eighteenth-century letter

Friday 7th April 2023 to Monday 10th April 2023

Chawton House

Pen your own eighteenth-century letter

Try 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.

**FULLY BOOKED** Midweek Roasts at Chawton House

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.

Guided Tour of Chawton House

Wednesday 5th April 2023

Chawton House

Guided Tour of Chawton House

Join one of our knowledgeable volunteer guides on a guided tour of Chawton House.

Easter at Chawton House

Saturday 1st April 2023 to Sunday 16th April 2023

Chawton House

Easter at Chawton House

Admire Chawton House’s stunning display of spring flowers this Easter as you explore the gardens and complete our special Easter trail.  

Director's Tour of Chawton House

Friday 31st March 2023

Chawton House

Director's Tour of Chawton House

Explore the fascinating four-hundred-year history of Chawton House on this exclusive tour, led by Director of Chawton House, Katie Childs.

Midweek Roasts at Chawton House

Wednesday 29th March 2023

Chawton House

Midweek Roasts at Chawton House

Join us every Wednesday lunchtime for a delicious midweek roast in the Old Kitchen Tearoom. 

Modern Calligraphy Workshop at Chawton House

Sunday 26th March 2023

Chawton House

Modern Calligraphy Workshop at Chawton House

Join Jodie Rose Calligraphy for an introduction to pointed pen modern calligraphy in the beautiful, historic setting of Chawton House.  

Bird of Prey Walk & Breakfast at Chawton House

Thursday 23rd March 2023

Chawton House

Bird of Prey Walk & Breakfast at Chawton House

Join Anita from Hampshire Hawk Walks once a month for a Bird of Prey Walk around the beautiful Chawton estate.  

Curator's Tour of Quills and Characters

Wednesday 22nd March 2023

Chawton House

Curator's Tour of Quills and Characters

Join Deputy Director and exhibition curator Dr Kim Simpson for a tour of our exhibition Quills and Characters. Entry to House and Gardens included.

Midweek Roasts at Chawton House

Wednesday 22nd March 2023

Chawton House

Midweek Roasts at Chawton House

Join us every Wednesday lunchtime for a delicious midweek roast in the Old Kitchen Tearoom. 

**SOLD OUT** Mother's Day Lunch at Chawton House

Sunday 19th March 2023

Chawton House

**SOLD OUT** Mother's Day Lunch at Chawton House

Relax in the historic surrounding of Chawton House’s Old Kitchen this Mother’s Day and treat your Mum to a delicious two-course lunch.  

Midweek Roasts at Chawton House

Wednesday 15th March 2023

Chawton House

Midweek Roasts at Chawton House

Join us every Wednesday lunchtime for a delicious midweek roast in the Old Kitchen Tearoom. 

**SOLD OUT** Modern Calligraphy Workshop at Chawton House

Sunday 12th March 2023

Chawton House

**SOLD OUT** Modern Calligraphy Workshop at Chawton House

Join Jodie Rose Calligraphy for an introduction to pointed pen modern calligraphy in the beautiful, historic setting of Chawton House.  

Women Adapting Women – Jane Eyre, Emma and North And South with Sandy Welch

Wednesday 8th March 2023

Online

Women Adapting Women – Jane Eyre, Emma and North And South with Sandy Welch

Celebrate 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.

Private View: Anne Sharp’s Emma

Wednesday 1st March 2023

Chawton House

Private View: Anne Sharp’s Emma

Join us for an evening at Chawton House and a private viewing of a very special edition of Jane Austen’s Emma.

Midweek Roasts at Chawton House

Wednesday 1st March 2023

Chawton House

Midweek Roasts at Chawton House

Join us every Wednesday lunchtime for a delicious midweek roast in the Old Kitchen Tearoom. 

Library takeover: Inside Charlotte Brontë's wardrobe

Wednesday 1st March 2023 to Sunday 4th June 2023

Chawton House

Library takeover: Inside Charlotte Brontë's wardrobe

Visit 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. 

Final Curators Tour of Trailblazers: Women travel writers and the exchange of knowledge

Saturday 25th February 2023

Chawton House

Final Curators Tour of Trailblazers: Women travel writers and the exchange of knowledge

Join 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.  

Evening Curator's Tour of Trailblazers

Friday 24th February 2023

Chawton House

Evening Curator's Tour of Trailblazers

Join 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.  

**SOLD OUT** Midweek Roasts at Chawton House

Wednesday 22nd February 2023

Chawton House

**SOLD OUT** Midweek Roasts at Chawton House

Join us every Wednesday lunchtime for a delicious midweek roast in the Old Kitchen Tearoom. 

Snowdrop Sunday at Chawton House

Sunday 19th February 2023

Chawton House

Snowdrop Sunday at Chawton House

Come and enjoy Chawton House’s stunning gardens during our Snowdrop Sundays in February as the grounds are carpeted with hundreds of snowdrops.  

**SOLD OUT** Snowdrop Watercolour Workshop

Saturday 18th February 2023

Chawton House

**SOLD OUT** Snowdrop Watercolour Workshop

Join local artist Julia Morgan for a creative afternoon painting the first flowers of spring.  

Historic Garden Tour with Chawton House’s Head Gardener

Friday 17th February 2023

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 and learn about their fascinating history.  

Trowelblazer or iconoclast? Lady Hester Stanhope and women in archaeology

Thursday 16th February 2023

Chawton House

Trowelblazer or iconoclast? Lady Hester Stanhope and women in archaeology

In 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.

Midweek Roasts at Chawton House

Wednesday 15th February 2023

Chawton House

Midweek Roasts at Chawton House

Join us every Wednesday lunchtime for a delicious midweek roast in the Old Kitchen Tearoom. 

February Half Term: Plant Hunter Garden Trail

Wednesday 15th February 2023 to Sunday 19th February 2023

February Half Term: Plant Hunter Garden Trail

Bring the entire family together this February half term and admire our stunning gardens as they are decorated with hundreds of snowdrops.  

Valentines Dinner at Chawton House

Tuesday 14th February 2023

Chawton House

Valentines Dinner at Chawton House

Treat the person you love most to a romantic Valentines Dinner in the historic setting of Chawton House’s Old Kitchen. 

Snowdrop Sunday at Chawton House

Sunday 12th February 2023

Chawton House

Snowdrop Sunday at Chawton House

Come and enjoy Chawton House’s stunning gardens during our Snowdrop Sundays in February as the grounds are carpeted with hundreds of snowdrops.  

Modern Calligraphy Workshop at Chawton House- Valentines Special

Saturday 11th February 2023

Chawton House

Modern Calligraphy Workshop at Chawton House- Valentines Special

Join Jodie Rose Calligraphy for a valentines themed introduction to pointed pen modern calligraphy in the beautiful, historic setting of Chawton House.

Midweek Roasts at Chawton House

Wednesday 8th February 2023

Chawton House

Midweek Roasts at Chawton House

Join us every Wednesday lunchtime for a delicious midweek roast in the Old Kitchen Tearoom. 

National Gardens Scheme Snowdrop Sunday

Sunday 5th February 2023

Chawton House

National Gardens Scheme Snowdrop Sunday

Come and explore the Chawton House Gardens on this special Snowdrop Sunday, supporting the National Gardens Scheme.

The War Reporter: Helen Maria Williams and the French Revolution

Thursday 2nd February 2023

The War Reporter: Helen Maria Williams and the French Revolution

For 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.

Private View: Anne Sharp’s Emma

Sunday 29th January 2023

Chawton House

Private View: Anne Sharp’s Emma

Join us for an evening at Chawton House and a private viewing of a very special edition of Jane Austen’s Emma.

Special Display: Anne Sharp's Emma

Saturday 28th January 2023 to Sunday 29th January 2023

Chawton House

Special Display: Anne Sharp's Emma

We open our 20th anniversary season by displaying a very special edition of Jane Austen’s Emma in the Library.

Janet Todd, ‘Jane Austen makes us do it, a talk in several parts’

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’.

**SOLD OUT** Premier View: Anne Sharp’s Emma

Thursday 26th January 2023

Chawton House

**SOLD OUT** Premier View: Anne Sharp’s Emma

To 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.

Exclusive Trailblazers Tour & Afternoon Tea at Chawton House

Friday 20th January 2023

Chawton House

Exclusive Trailblazers Tour & Afternoon Tea at Chawton House

Join 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. 

Midweek Roasts at Chawton House

Wednesday 18th January 2023

Chawton House

Midweek Roasts at Chawton House

Join us for a delicious Midweek Roast in the Old Kitchen Tearoom in January. 

Curators Tour of Trailblazers: Women travel writers and the exchange of knowledge

Sunday 15th January 2023

Chawton House

Curators Tour of Trailblazers: Women travel writers and the exchange of knowledge

Join exhibition curator Emma Yandle for a tour of our exhibition Trailblazers: Women travel writers and the exchange of knowledge.  

**NEW TICKETS RELEASED** Evening Orchard Wassail

Saturday 14th January 2023

Chawton House

**NEW TICKETS RELEASED** Evening Orchard Wassail

Join us for this centuries’ old Twelfth Night apple-growing celebration, involving hearty singing in the orchard to encourage a bountiful harvest in 2023.  

Exclusive Trailblazers Tour & Afternoon Tea at Chawton House

Thursday 12th January 2023

Chawton House

Exclusive Trailblazers Tour & Afternoon Tea at Chawton House

Join 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. 

Midweek Roasts at Chawton House

Wednesday 11th January 2023

Chawton House

Midweek Roasts at Chawton House

Join us for a delicious Midweek Roast in the Old Kitchen Tearoom in January. 

Curators Tour of Trailblazers: Women travel writers and the exchange of knowledge

Sunday 8th January 2023

Chawton House

Curators Tour of Trailblazers: Women travel writers and the exchange of knowledge

Join exhibition curator Emma Yandle for a tour of our exhibition Trailblazers: Women travel writers and the exchange of knowledge.  

New Years Day Brunch in the Old Kitchen

Sunday 1st January 2023

Chawton House

New Years Day Brunch in the Old Kitchen

Celebrate the start of 2023 with a delicious brunch in the Old Kitchen Tearoom.

2022

**SOLD OUT** A Christmas Carol at Chawton House

Thursday 22nd December 2022 to Friday 23rd December 2022

Chawton House

**SOLD OUT** A Christmas Carol at Chawton House

Join 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.

Vaccine Queen: Lady Mary Wortley Montagu

Wednesday 14th December 2022

Online

Vaccine Queen: Lady Mary Wortley Montagu

For 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.

**SOLD OUT** Festive Wreath Workshop at Chawton House

Wednesday 14th December 2022

Chawton House

**SOLD OUT** Festive Wreath Workshop at Chawton House

Get ready for a cosy Christmas at home by creating your own traditional festive wreath at Chawton House.

Weekend Modern Calligraphy for Beginners- Christmas Special

Sunday 11th December 2022

Chawton House

Weekend Modern Calligraphy for Beginners- Christmas Special

Join Jodie Rose Calligraphy for an introduction to pointed pen modern calligraphy – Christmas theme!

The Glimmering Gardens

Saturday 10th December 2022 to Sunday 1st January 2023

Chawton House

The Glimmering Gardens

As the sun sets, wrap up warm and explore the Gardens after dark as The Glimmering Gardens return to Chawton House. 

Weekday Modern Calligraphy for Beginners- Christmas Special

Thursday 8th December 2022

Chawton House

Weekday Modern Calligraphy for Beginners- Christmas Special

Join Jodie Rose Calligraphy for an introduction to pointed pen modern calligraphy – Christmas theme!

Winter Berries & Rosehips- A Watercolour Christmas Card Workshop

Sunday 4th December 2022

Chawton House

Winter Berries & Rosehips- A Watercolour Christmas Card Workshop

Join local artist Julia Morgan for a festive watercolour workshop, inspired by the hedgerows of winter.  

**SOLD OUT** Christmas Ghost Stories at Chawton House

Saturday 3rd December 2022

Chawton House

**SOLD OUT** Christmas Ghost Stories at Chawton House

Visit Chawton House after dark and enjoy a performance of the chilling festive tale The Old Nurse’s Story by Elizabeth Gaskell.

Weekend Modern Calligraphy for Beginners- Christmas Special

Saturday 3rd December 2022

Chawton House

Weekend Modern Calligraphy for Beginners- Christmas Special

Join Jodie Rose Calligraphy for an introduction to pointed pen modern calligraphy – Christmas theme!

Festive Supper at Chawton House

Friday 2nd December 2022

Chawton House

Festive Supper at Chawton House

Enjoy an evening of festive dining at Chawton House before moving into the historic Great Hall for mulled wine and homemade mince pies.  

Christmas at Chawton House

Thursday 1st December 2022 to Sunday 1st January 2023

Chawton House

Christmas at Chawton House

Chawton 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.  

Midweek Roasts at Chawton House

Wednesday 30th November 2022

Chawton House

Midweek Roasts at Chawton House

Join us every Wednesday lunchtime for a delicious midweek roast in the Old Kitchen Tearoom.  

**SOLD OUT** Father Christmas' Grotto at Chawton House

Saturday 26th November 2022 to Sunday 27th November 2022

Chawton House

**SOLD OUT** Father Christmas' Grotto at Chawton House

Start 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.

Chawton House Christmas Fayre

Saturday 26th November 2022 to Sunday 27th November 2022

Chawton House

Chawton House Christmas Fayre

Start your festive celebrations with a visit to the Chawton House Christmas Fayre on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 November 2022. 

Christmas Embroidery Workshop with Abigail Rose Creative

Friday 25th November 2022

Chawton House

Christmas Embroidery Workshop with Abigail Rose Creative

Enjoy a Christmas embroidery workshop in the historic setting of Chawton House’s Great Hall.

Director's Tour of Chawton House

Friday 25th November 2022

Chawton House

Director's Tour of Chawton House

Explore the fascinating four hundred year history of Chawton House on this exclusive tour, led by Director of Chawton House, Katie Childs.

Weekday Modern Calligraphy for Beginners- Christmas Special

Thursday 24th November 2022

Chawton House

Weekday Modern Calligraphy for Beginners- Christmas Special

Join Jodie Rose Calligraphy for an introduction to pointed pen modern calligraphy – Christmas theme!

Adventures Abroad: Elizabeth Gaskell and Maria Graham

Wednesday 23rd November 2022

Online

Adventures Abroad: Elizabeth Gaskell and Maria Graham

An 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.

Midweek Roasts at Chawton House

Wednesday 23rd November 2022

Chawton House

Midweek Roasts at Chawton House

Join us every Wednesday lunchtime for a delicious midweek roast in the Old Kitchen Tearoom.  

Exclusive Trailblazers Tour & Afternoon Tea at Chawton House

Tuesday 22nd November 2022

Chawton House

Exclusive Trailblazers Tour & Afternoon Tea at Chawton House

Join exhibition curator Emma Yandle for an exclusive tour of our current exhibition Trailblazers: Women travel writers and the exchange of knowledge.  

Curator’s Tour of Trailblazers: Women travel writers and the exchange of knowledge

Sunday 20th November 2022

Chawton House

Curator’s Tour of Trailblazers: Women travel writers and the exchange of knowledge

Join exhibition curator Emma Yandle for a tour of our current exhibition Trailblazers: Women travel writers and the exchange of knowledge.  

Chawton House Wedding Fair

Saturday 19th November 2022

Chawton House

Chawton House Wedding Fair

Join us on Saturday 19 November 2022 for the Chawton House Wedding Fair.

Director's Tour of Chawton House

Friday 18th November 2022

Chawton House

Director's Tour of Chawton House

Explore the fascinating four hundred year history of Chawton House on this exclusive tour, led by Director of Chawton House, Katie Childs.

Midweek Roasts at Chawton House

Wednesday 16th November 2022

Chawton House

Midweek Roasts at Chawton House

Join us every Wednesday lunchtime for a delicious midweek roast in the Old Kitchen Tearoom.  

Exclusive Trailblazers Tour & Afternoon Tea at Chawton House

Tuesday 15th November 2022

Chawton House

Exclusive Trailblazers Tour & Afternoon Tea at Chawton House

Join exhibition curator Emma Yandle for an exclusive tour of our current exhibition Trailblazers: Women travel writers and the exchange of knowledge.  

Curator’s Tour of Trailblazers: Women travel writers and the exchange of knowledge

Saturday 12th November 2022

Chawton House

Curator’s Tour of Trailblazers: Women travel writers and the exchange of knowledge

Join exhibition curator Emma Yandle for a tour of our current exhibition Trailblazers: Women travel writers and the exchange of knowledge.  

Creative Footsteps: Guided Estate Walk

Saturday 12th November 2022

Chawton House

Creative Footsteps: Guided Estate Walk

Enjoy a guided tour of the Parkland estate, taking in the English landscape views and nature found within the Hampshire countryside.

Midweek Roasts at Chawton House

Wednesday 9th November 2022

Chawton House

Midweek Roasts at Chawton House

Join us every Wednesday lunchtime for a delicious midweek roast in the Old Kitchen Tearoom.  

Creative Footsteps: Yoga for Wellbeing

Wednesday 9th November 2022

Chawton House

Creative Footsteps: Yoga for Wellbeing

Boost your wellbeing with a gentle yoga class in the historic Dyers barn, set within the beautiful and tranquil setting of the Chawton House estate.

Exclusive Trailblazers Tour & Afternoon Tea at Chawton House

Tuesday 8th November 2022

Chawton House

Exclusive Trailblazers Tour & Afternoon Tea at Chawton House

Join exhibition curator Emma Yandle for an exclusive tour of our current exhibition Trailblazers: Women travel writers and the exchange of knowledge.  

Chawton House Tour and Tea

Monday 7th November 2022

Chawton House

Chawton House Tour and Tea

Join one of our knowledgeable volunteer guides on a private tour of Chawton House, followed by a cream tea in the Old Kitchen.

Creative Footsteps: Autumn Watercolour Workshop

Sunday 6th November 2022

Chawton House

Creative Footsteps: Autumn Watercolour Workshop

Capture the magic of Autumn with a fun watercolour workshop, led by local artist Julia Morgan.  

Creative Footsteps: Guided Estate Walk

Sunday 6th November 2022

Chawton House

Creative Footsteps: Guided Estate Walk

Enjoy a guided tour of the Parkland estate, taking in the English landscape views and nature found within the Hampshire countryside.

Maria, or the Wrongs of Woman: A Chawton House Audiobook

Tuesday 1st November 2022

Online

Maria, or the Wrongs of Woman: A Chawton House Audiobook

Be a part of our first Chawton House Audiobook: Mary Wollstonecraft’s unfinished novel Maria, or the Wrongs of Woman

**SOLD OUT** Halloween House Tour

Monday 31st October 2022

Chawton House

**SOLD OUT** Halloween House Tour

On the scariest night of the year, are you courageous enough to visit Chawton House after dark? 

**SOLD OUT** Gothic Supper and Ghostly Tales

Friday 28th October 2022

Chawton House

**SOLD OUT** Gothic Supper and Ghostly Tales

Book onto one of two exclusive sittings for an evening of private dining, followed by ghost stories by the fire in the historic Great Hall.

Gothic Tour of Chawton House

Monday 24th October 2022

Chawton House

Gothic Tour of Chawton House

Are you courageous enough to visit Chawton House after dark? 

Moonlight Wilderness Walk

Saturday 22nd October 2022

Chawton House

Moonlight Wilderness Walk

Are you brave enough to explore the Chawton House Gardens by moonlight? 

Half Term: Gothic Garden Trail

Saturday 22nd October 2022 to Monday 31st October 2022

Chawton House

Half Term: Gothic Garden Trail

Bring your little witches and warlocks to fly around Chawton House’s autumnal gardens over the October half term.