2025

Curator's Tour of Mary Robinson: Actress. Mistress. Writer. Radical

Friday 14th February 2025

Chawton House

Curator's Tour of Mary Robinson: Actress. Mistress. Writer. Radical

Join Deputy Director Kim Simpson for a Curator’s tour of our current exhibition, Mary Robinson: Actress. Mistress. Writer. Radical

Midweek Roasts

Tuesday 11th February 2025

Chawton House

Midweek Roasts

Tuck 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.

Snowdrop Sunday

Sunday 9th February 2025

Chawton House

Snowdrop Sunday

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

Midweek Roasts

Tuesday 4th February 2025

Chawton House

Midweek Roasts

Tuck 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.

Snowdrops Talk & Walk

Tuesday 4th February 2025

Snowdrops Talk & Walk

Delve 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.

Snowdrop Sunday

Sunday 2nd February 2025

Chawton House

Snowdrop Sunday

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

In the Drawing Room: Pride & Prejudice *SOLD OUT*

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.

Private View: Pride, Prejudice & Politeness *SOLD OUT*

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.

House History Tour

Monday 20th January 2025

Chawton House

House History Tour

Join one of our knowledgeable volunteer guides on a guided tour of Chawton House to discover our rich history.

Guided Tour: Jane Austen at the Great House [SOLD OUT]

Sunday 19th January 2025

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.

Curator's Tour of Mary Robinson: Actress. Mistress. Writer. Radical

Saturday 18th January 2025

Chawton House

Curator's Tour of Mary Robinson: Actress. Mistress. Writer. Radical

Join Emma Yandle for a Curator’s tour of our current exhibition, Mary Robinson: Actress. Mistress. Writer. Radical

Library Screening: Pride & Prejudice (1940)

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.

Library Display: Pride & Prejudice through the Ages

Friday 17th January 2025 to Saturday 1st February 2025

Chawton House

Library Display: Pride & Prejudice through the Ages

See rare and beautiful editions of Jane Austen’s beloved novel, Pride & Prejudice in the Library, including a first edition, alongside illustrated editions and translations.

Evening Orchard Wassail *SOLD OUT*

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.  

Online talk: Emma Yandle, Mary Robinson: Mistress

Wednesday 8th January 2025

Online

Online talk: Emma Yandle, Mary Robinson: Mistress

In 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

House History Tour

Monday 23rd December 2024

Chawton House

House History Tour

Join one of our knowledgeable volunteer guides on a guided tour of Chawton House to discover our rich history.

Online talk: Mary Robinson: Celebrity, a Conversation with Paula Byrne & Hilary Davidson

Wednesday 18th December 2024

Online

Online talk: Mary Robinson: Celebrity, a Conversation with Paula Byrne & Hilary Davidson

In this online talk, biographer Paula Bryne and fashion historian Hilary Davidson explore the ways that Mary Robinson’s celebrity status took shape.

Festive Private View: Jane Austen's Birthday

Monday 16th December 2024

Chawton House

Festive Private View: Jane Austen's Birthday

Celebrate 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.

Jane Austen Birthday Tour

Monday 16th December 2024

Chawton House

Jane Austen Birthday Tour

Join us to celebrate Jane Austen’s birthday with a guided Jane Austen tour, led by Chief Executive Katie Childs.

Brunch with Father Christmas *SOLD OUT*

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.

Curator's Tour of Mary Robinson: Actress. Mistress. Writer. Radical

Saturday 14th December 2024

Chawton House

Curator's Tour of Mary Robinson: Actress. Mistress. Writer. Radical

Join Emma Yandle for a Curator’s tour of our current exhibition, Mary Robinson: Actress. Mistress. Writer. Radical

Create your own Christmas Decorations Workshop

Saturday 14th December 2024

Chawton House

Create your own Christmas Decorations Workshop

Join local artist Julia Morgan for a creative Christmas workshop, to make your own festive tree decorations!

Brunch with Father Christmas *SOLD OUT*

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.

Winter Wreath Workshop

Friday 13th December 2024

Chawton House

Winter Wreath Workshop

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

Brunch with Father Christmas *SOLD OUT*

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.

Brunch with Father Christmas *SOLD OUT*

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.

Winter Wreath Workshop

Friday 6th December 2024

Chawton House

Winter Wreath Workshop

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

The Glimmering Gardens

Friday 6th December 2024 to Sunday 5th January 2025

Chawton House

The Glimmering Gardens

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

Festive Displays: Beautiful Bindings and Literary Gifts

Friday 6th December 2024 to Sunday 5th January 2025

Chawton House

Festive Displays: Beautiful Bindings and Literary Gifts

Throughout Christmas opening, enjoy festive displays in the Long Gallery and the Library, exploring beautiful bindings and literary gifts.

A Storybook Christmas at Chawton House

Friday 6th December 2024 to Sunday 5th January 2025

Chawton House

A Storybook Christmas at Chawton House

From 6 December, Chawton House welcomes the Festive Season with a beautiful new handmade display, and scenes from your favourite Christmas stories throughout the House.

Midweek Roasts

Wednesday 27th November 2024

Chawton House

Midweek Roasts

Tuck into a hearty roast lunch in the Old Kitchen Tearoom this November, with 2 choices of meat or a veggie option followed by a traditional English pudding.

House History Tour

Wednesday 27th November 2024

Chawton House

House History Tour

Join one of our knowledgeable volunteer guides on a guided tour of Chawton House to discover our rich history.

Midweek Roasts

Wednesday 20th November 2024

Chawton House

Midweek Roasts

Tuck into a hearty roast lunch in the Old Kitchen Tearoom this November, with 2 choices of meat or a veggie option followed by a traditional English pudding.

Curator's Tour of Mary Robinson: Actress. Mistress. Writer. Radical

Wednesday 20th November 2024

Chawton House

Curator's Tour of Mary Robinson: Actress. Mistress. Writer. Radical

Join Deputy Director Kim Simpson for a guided tour of our current exhibition, Mary Robinson: Actress. Mistress. Writer. Radical

Midweek Roasts

Wednesday 6th November 2024

Chawton House

Midweek Roasts

Tuck into a hearty roast lunch in the Old Kitchen Tearoom this November, with 2 choices of meat or a veggie option followed by a traditional English pudding.

My Life as a Falconer, with Anita Ebdon

Friday 1st November 2024

My Life as a Falconer, with Anita Ebdon

Join Anita in Dyers Barn for this special talk to find out more about some of nature’s most beautiful creatures: birds of prey.

Halloween Gothic Supper & Ghostly Tales *SOLD OUT*

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.

Gothic House Tour

Wednesday 30th October 2024

Chawton House

Gothic House Tour

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

Online talk: Professor Jerrold Hogle, Mary Robinsons’s Gothic

Monday 28th October 2024

Online

Online talk: Professor Jerrold Hogle, Mary Robinsons’s Gothic

In 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.

Autumn Owl Watercolour Workshop

Thursday 24th October 2024

Chawton House

Autumn Owl Watercolour Workshop

Join local artist Julia Morgan for a creative afternoon painting a magical night time scene of an owl.

Moonlight Wilderness Walk

Tuesday 22nd October 2024

Chawton House

Moonlight Wilderness Walk

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

Gothic House Tour

Saturday 19th October 2024

Chawton House

Gothic House Tour

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

Halloween Half Term Kids' Trails: Villains, Lost Letters, & a Cauldron Hunt

Saturday 19th October 2024 to Sunday 3rd November 2024

Chawton House

Halloween Half Term Kids' Trails: Villains, Lost Letters, & a Cauldron Hunt

During 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.

Gothic Supper & Ghostly Tales

Friday 18th October 2024

Chawton House

Gothic Supper & Ghostly Tales

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.

Display: Gothic Captivity | Gothic Creatures

Wednesday 16th October 2024 to Sunday 3rd November 2024

Chawton House

Display: Gothic Captivity | Gothic Creatures

Two 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.

Cider Workshops

Saturday 12th October 2024

Cider Workshops

Join 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.

Autumn Apples Festival

Saturday 12th October 2024

Chawton House

Autumn Apples Festival

Experience 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.

Curator's Tour of Mary Robinson: Actress. Mistress. Writer. Radical

Friday 11th October 2024

Chawton House

Curator's Tour of Mary Robinson: Actress. Mistress. Writer. Radical

Join Deputy Director Kim Simpson for a guided tour of our current exhibition, Mary Robinson: Actress. Mistress. Writer. Radical

Theatre: Unversed by Beckis Cooper

Saturday 28th September 2024

Chawton House

Theatre: Unversed by Beckis Cooper

As 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.

After Hours Curator's Tour of Mary Robinson: Actress. Mistress. Writer. Radical

Saturday 28th September 2024

Chawton House

After Hours Curator's Tour of Mary Robinson: Actress. Mistress. Writer. Radical

Join Curator Emma Yandle for an after-hours guided tour of our brand new exhibition, Mary Robinson: Actress. Mistress. Writer. Radical

Online Talk: Mary Robinson: Actress

Friday 27th September 2024

Online

Online Talk: Mary Robinson: Actress

Our 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.

First Curator's Tour of Mary Robinson: Actress. Mistress. Writer. Radical

Saturday 14th September 2024

Chawton House

First Curator's Tour of Mary Robinson: Actress. Mistress. Writer. Radical

Join Curator Emma Yandle for the first guided tour of our brand new exhibition, Mary Robinson: Actress. Mistress. Writer. Radical

Children's Nature-Based Crafting

Tuesday 27th August 2024

Chawton House

Children's Nature-Based Crafting

Bring the kids for children’s crafting in the Walled Garden. We will be making Bug Hotels and painting pet rocks!

Bank Holiday Summer Fair

Sunday 25th August 2024

Chawton House

Bank Holiday Summer Fair

Join 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.

Beginner's Embroidery Workshop with Emily Barnett *SOLD OUT*

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.

Intermediate Embroidery Workshop with Emily Barnett (part 2) *SOLD OUT*

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.

Summer Gardens Watercolour Workshop

Thursday 22nd August 2024

Chawton House

Summer Gardens Watercolour Workshop

Join local artist Julia Morgan for a creative afternoon painting the Gardens at the height of Summer, followed by a Cream Tea.

Children's Nature-Based Crafting

Tuesday 20th August 2024

Chawton House

Children's Nature-Based Crafting

Bring the kids for children’s crafting in the Walled Garden. We will be making Spring Mobiles and doing some Leaf Printing!

Intermediate Embroidery Workshop with Emily Barnett (part 1) *SOLD OUT*

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.

Discover the World of Birds of Prey at Chawton House

Thursday 15th August 2024

Chawton House

Discover the World of Birds of Prey at Chawton House

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

Chawton in Stitches After Hours

Friday 2nd August 2024

Chawton House

Chawton in Stitches After Hours

Soak 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.

Summer Holiday Activities

Monday 29th July 2024 to Sunday 1st September 2024

Chawton House

Summer Holiday Activities

Find out what’s on for kids over the Summer Holidays – garden games and arts & crafts included in the price of admission.

Drop-In Beginner's Knitting Workshop

Saturday 27th July 2024

Chawton House

Drop-In Beginner's Knitting Workshop

Join one of our lovely volunteers, Maggie, for a Drop-in Beginner’s Knitting Workshop on Saturday 27th July.

Beginner's Embroidery Workshop with Emily Barnett

Saturday 20th July 2024

Chawton House

Beginner's Embroidery Workshop with Emily Barnett

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.

Outdoor Theatre: Hamlet - The Lord Chamberlain's Men

Saturday 13th July 2024

Chawton House

Outdoor Theatre: Hamlet - The Lord Chamberlain's Men

Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men this summer for an unforgettable performance of Hamlet on the South Lawn at Chawton House!

Chawton in Stitches Tour & Cream Tea

Wednesday 10th July 2024

Chawton House

Chawton in Stitches Tour & Cream Tea

Join a member of the Curatorial team for a guided tour of our current exhibition, Chawton in Stitches, followed by a Cream Tea.

Alton Arts Festival - Opening Night at the Opera

Friday 5th July 2024

Dyers Barn

Alton Arts Festival - Opening Night at the Opera

Celebrating 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.

Outdoor Theatre: Persuasion - This Is My Theatre

Saturday 29th June 2024

Outdoor Theatre: Persuasion - This Is My Theatre

Join This Is My Theatre at Chawton House for a potentially hat-astrophic production of Jane Austen’s Persuasion.

*CANCELLED* Regency Week Garden Tour

Friday 28th June 2024

Chawton House

*CANCELLED* Regency Week Garden Tour

Explore the beautiful grounds of Chawton House with your knowledgeable guide, taking in the Wilderness, Walled Garden, and the stunning views over the Parkland.

Regency Week Curator's Tour: Chawton in Stitches

Friday 28th June 2024

Chawton House

Regency Week Curator's Tour: Chawton in Stitches

Join one of our Curatorial team on a Curator’s tour of Chawton in Stitches, the Summer exhibition at Chawton House.

Drop-In Beginner's Knitting Workshop

Wednesday 26th June 2024

Chawton House

Drop-In Beginner's Knitting Workshop

Join one of our lovely volunteers, Maggie, for a Drop-in Beginner’s Knitting Workshop on Wednesday 26th June.

Regency Treasures: A Midsummer Evening at Chawton House

Monday 24th June 2024

Chawton House

Regency Treasures: A Midsummer Evening at Chawton House

After 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.

Jane Austen Regency Picnic

Sunday 23rd June 2024

Dyers Barn

Jane Austen Regency Picnic

Join Jane Austen’s family and special guests for a Regency picnic at Dyers Barn, in the grounds of Chawton House.

Chawton in Stitches Tour & Cream Tea

Thursday 20th June 2024

Chawton House

Chawton in Stitches Tour & Cream Tea

Join a member of the Curatorial team for a guided tour of our current exhibition, Chawton in Stitches, followed by a Cream Tea.

Discover Roses at Chawton House

Tuesday 18th June 2024

Chawton House

Discover Roses at Chawton House

Explore 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.

Outdoor Theatre: The Handlebards  - The Comedy Of Errors

Saturday 15th June 2024

Chawton House

Outdoor Theatre: The Handlebards - The Comedy Of Errors

Join the troupe at Chawton House for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘The Comedy of Errors’ like you’ve never seen before.

Historic Garden Tour with Head Gardener

Thursday 30th May 2024

Chawton House

Historic Garden Tour with Head Gardener

Join 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.

Mad Hatter's Afternoon Tea Party

Wednesday 29th May 2024

Chawton House

Mad Hatter's Afternoon Tea Party

Escape through the Looking Glass into the Old Kitchen Tearoom for an Alice in Wonderland themed Afternoon Tea Party.

Alice in the Garden Trail

Saturday 25th May 2024 to Sunday 2nd June 2024

Chawton House

Alice in the Garden Trail

Join 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!

Chawton in Stitches Tour & Cream Tea

Wednesday 22nd May 2024

Chawton House

Chawton in Stitches Tour & Cream Tea

Join a member of the Curatorial team for a guided tour of our current exhibition, Chawton in Stitches, followed by a Cream Tea.

Exhibition: Chawton in Stitches

Monday 13th May 2024 to Monday 26th August 2024

Chawton House

Exhibition: Chawton in Stitches

This 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.

Historic Garden Tour with Head Gardener

Thursday 9th May 2024

Chawton House

Historic Garden Tour with Head Gardener

Join 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.

Bank Holiday Book Barn

Monday 6th May 2024

Dyers Barn

Bank Holiday Book Barn

Join us on Bank Holiday Monday for Chawton House’s first Book Fair of 2024 in the beautiful parkland surroundings of Dyer’s Barn.

*LAST CHANCE* Treasures Curator’s Tour & Cream Tea

Saturday 4th May 2024

Chawton House

*LAST CHANCE* Treasures Curator’s Tour & Cream Tea

Join Chief Executive Katie Childs on the final Curator’s Tour of our exhibition, Treasures of Chawton House.

Bluebells & Blossom Watercolour Workshop

Saturday 27th April 2024

Chawton House

Bluebells & Blossom Watercolour Workshop

Join local artist Julia Morgan for a creative afternoon painting Spring bluebells and blossom.

Bluebells & Blossom Weekend

Saturday 27th April 2024 to Sunday 28th April 2024

Chawton House

Bluebells & Blossom Weekend

Join us over the weekend for fun activities, Library displays and walks around the Gardens to view our bluebells and blossom in full bloom.

Treasures Curator’s Tour & Cream Tea

Wednesday 24th April 2024

Chawton House

Treasures Curator’s Tour & Cream Tea

Join Deputy Director Dr Kim Simpson on a Curator’s Tour of our current exhibition, Treasures of Chawton House.

Treasures Curator’s Tour & Cream Tea

Sunday 14th April 2024

Chawton House

Treasures Curator’s Tour & Cream Tea

Join Chief Executive Katie Childs on a Curator’s Tour of our current exhibition, Treasures of Chawton House.

*SOLD OUT* Treasures Curator’s Tour & Cream Tea

Wednesday 10th April 2024

Chawton House

*SOLD OUT* Treasures Curator’s Tour & Cream Tea

Join Deputy Director Dr Kim Simpson on a Curator’s Tour of our current exhibition, Treasures of Chawton House.

Easter Monday Breakfast

Monday 1st April 2024

Chawton House

Easter Monday Breakfast

Celebrate Easter with a delicious brunch in the Old Kitchen Tearoom.

Easter at Chawton House

Wednesday 27th March 2024 to Sunday 7th April 2024

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.  

Midweek Roasts

Tuesday 26th March 2024

Chawton House

Midweek Roasts

Enjoy a delicious two-course Midweek Roast in the Old Kitchen Tearoom this March!

House History Tour

Tuesday 26th March 2024

Chawton House

House History Tour

Join one of our knowledgeable volunteer guides on a guided tour of Chawton House to discover our rich history.

Daffodil Day

Sunday 24th March 2024

Chawton House

Daffodil Day

Join 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!

Daffodil Day

Sunday 17th March 2024

Chawton House

Daffodil Day

Join 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!

Midweek Roasts

Tuesday 12th March 2024

Chawton House

Midweek Roasts

Enjoy a delicious two-course Midweek Roast in the Old Kitchen Tearoom this March!

House History Tour

Tuesday 12th March 2024

Chawton House

House History Tour

Join one of our knowledgeable volunteer guides on a guided tour of Chawton House to discover our rich history.

Ladies of Science

Monday 11th March 2024 to Sunday 17th March 2024

Ladies of Science

To 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.

Mother's Day Lunch in the Great Hall

Sunday 10th March 2024

Chawton House

Mother's Day Lunch in the Great Hall

Bring the family together and treat the remarkable woman in your life to a special Mother’s Day lunch in the Great Hall.

International Women's Day: Female Friendships

Thursday 7th March 2024

Online

International Women's Day: Female Friendships

Celebrate 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.