2024
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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. |
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Tuesday 5th March 2024 Chawton House |
Midweek RoastsEnjoy a delicious two-course Midweek Roast in the Old Kitchen Tearoom this March! |
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Tuesday 5th 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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Thursday 22nd February 2024 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, including the stunning display of snowdrops, and learn about their fascinating history. |
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Wednesday 21st February 2024 Chawton House |
Midweek RoastsEnjoy a delicious two-course Midweek Roast in the Old Kitchen Tearoom this February! |
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Sunday 18th February 2024 Chawton House |
Snowdrop Spectacular 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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Thursday 15th February 2024 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, including the stunning display of snowdrops, and learn about their fascinating history. |
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Wednesday 14th February 2024 to Sunday 18th February 2024
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February Half Term FunBring the entire family together this February half term, with kids trails on offer Wednesday to Sunday, and Billiards Room activities on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. |
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Sunday 11th February 2024 Chawton House |
Snowdrop Spectacular 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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Thursday 8th February 2024 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, including the stunning display of snowdrops, and learn about their fascinating history. |
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Wednesday 7th February 2024 Chawton House |
Midweek RoastsEnjoy a delicious two-course Midweek Roast in the Old Kitchen Tearoom this February! |
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Wednesday 7th February 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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Tuesday 6th February 2024 to Wednesday 14th February 2024 Online |
Online Talk: On Declaring Love, a Conversation with Fred ParkerIn this pre-recorded online talk for Valentine’s Day, Deputy Director Kim Simpson talks to Professor Fred Parker about the perils of declaring love in the long eighteenth century. |
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Sunday 4th February 2024 Chawton House |
National Gardens Scheme Snowdrop SundayDiscover the charm of Chawton House Gardens this Snowdrop Sunday while supporting the National Gardens Scheme. |
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Friday 26th January 2024 to Sunday 28th January 2024 Chawton House |
Try Something New WeekendStart your year with feeling good, getting out of the house, and trying something new at Chawton House! |
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Saturday 20th January 2024 Chawton House |
*SOLD OUT* Evening Orchard WassailTake part in this centuries’ old Twelfth Night apple-growing celebration, involving hearty singing in the orchard to encourage a bountiful harvest in 2024. |
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Thursday 18th January 2024
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Treasures and Tea at Chawton HouseJoin Chief Executive Katie Childs for an exclusive special view of a manuscript in Jane Austen’s hand and a guided exhibition tour, followed by a luxurious afternoon tea. |
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Saturday 13th January 2024 to Sunday 14th January 2024
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Unseen Treasures Weekend: Austen Manuscript DisplayFor one weekend only, see one of the jewels of our collection, rarely on display due to its fragility: the Jane Austen Grandison manuscript. Chief Executive Katie Childs leads two midday tours, included in the price of admission. |
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Wednesday 10th January 2024 Chawton House |
Midweek RoastsEnjoy a delicious two-course Midweek Roast in the Old Kitchen Tearoom this January! |
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Monday 1st January 2024 Chawton House |
New Years Day Brunch in the Old KitchenCelebrate the start of 2024 with a delicious brunch in the Old Kitchen Tearoom. |
2023
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Saturday 23rd December 2023 Chawton House |
Brunch with Father ChristmasHave a delightfully festive brunch, including French toast, pancakes with endless toppings as well as savoury plates. At the end of the brunch, kids shall expect a small gift from Father Christmas! |
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Friday 22nd December 2023 Chawton House |
Brunch with Father ChristmasHave a delightfully festive brunch, including French toast, pancakes with endless toppings as well as savoury plates. At the end of the brunch, kids shall expect a small gift from Father Christmas! |
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Monday 18th December 2023 Chawton House |
Christmas Private View: Anne Sharp’s EmmaCelebrate the holiday season with an enchanting private viewing of our Jane Austen treasures at Chawton House. |
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Sunday 17th December 2023 Chawton House |
Brunch with Father ChristmasHave a delightfully festive brunch, including French toast, pancakes with endless toppings as well as savoury plates. At the end of the brunch, kids shall expect a small gift from Father Christmas! |
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Saturday 16th December 2023 Chawton House |
Pleasure in Music: A Birthday Concert for Jane AustenJoin award-winning musicians Ensemble Hesperi for an enchanting evening of music-making on the occasion of Jane Austen’s birthday. Celebrating Chawton House’s recent acquisition of one of Jane’s own music books, Hesperi delves into the sound world of Regency England with a specially curated programme of music from the Austen family collection. |
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Saturday 16th December 2023 to Monday 1st January 2024 Chawton House |
The Glimmering GardensAs the sun sets, wrap up warm and enjoy the Gardens after dark with our new Christmas lights trail! |
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Saturday 16th December 2023 Chawton House |
Brunch with Father ChristmasHave a delightfully festive brunch, including French toast, pancakes with endless toppings as well as savoury plates. At the end of the brunch, kids shall expect a small gift from Father Christmas! |
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Wednesday 13th December 2023 Chawton House |
Festive Wreath Workshop **SOLD OUT**Get ready for a cosy Christmas at home by creating your own traditional festive wreath at Chawton House. |
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Tuesday 12th December 2023 Chawton House |
Christmas Roast at Chawton HouseEnjoy a Christmas Roast with your favourite people in an idyllic, traditional setting at Chawton House. With a two course meal to indulge in, you will leave here feeling festive and full! |
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Friday 8th December 2023 to Monday 1st January 2024 Chawton House |
Christmas at Chawton HouseChawton House will be reopening its doors for the festive season on 8 December, with a beautiful festive display celebrating Christmas traditions of days gone by. |
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Wednesday 6th December 2023 Chawton House |
Christmas Roast at Chawton HouseEnjoy a Christmas Roast with your favourite people in an idyllic, traditional setting at Chawton House. With a two course meal to indulge in, you will leave here feeling festive and full! |
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Tuesday 5th December 2023 Online |
Online Talk: Jane Austen’s Pancakes, and Other RecipesHave you ever wondered what kind of pancakes Jane Austen liked to eat, what sorts of flavour profiles appealed to eighteenth-century palates, or how eighteenth-century recipe books differ from our own? Come find out the answers to these questions and more through this talk on Chawton House’s extensive collection of eighteenth-century recipe books. |
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Sunday 3rd December 2023 Chawton House |
Curator’s Tour: Treasures of Chawton HouseJoin a member of the Curatorial Team on a Curator’s Tour of the exhibition, exploring never-before-displayed objects, new acquisitions, old favourites, and items unique to Chawton House. |
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Friday 1st December 2023 Chawton House |
Lunchtime Library Talk: Knight Family WomenJoin Chief Executive Katie Childs for a Winter lunchtime library talk delving into the fascinating tales of the Knight family women. Discover stories of love, scandal and tragedy; follow the Knight women on journeys to rural Ireland and colonial India; and explore the way that generations of women left their marks on the House and Gardens. |
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Wednesday 29th November 2023 Chawton House |
Midweek Roasts at Chawton House *SOLD OUT*Join us on Wednesday’s for a beautiful and relaxing afternoon indulging in our midweek roasts in the Old Kitchen Tearoom. |
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Sunday 26th November 2023 Chawton House |
Modern Calligraphy WorkshopOur experienced calligraphy tutor, Jodie Rose, will guide you through the basics of calligraphy, teaching you how to create beautiful letters, finishing the workshop with a handmade Christmas card to take home. |
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Friday 24th November 2023 Chawton House |
Lunchtime Library Talk: Ladies of LettersJoin Deputy Director Dr Kim Simpson for a Winter lunchtime library talk on the practical aspects of letter writing, and find out more about the manuscript letters in our collection and the fascinating stories they tell about women’s lives. |
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Wednesday 22nd November 2023 Chawton House |
Curator's Tour: Treasures of Chawton HouseJoin Chief Executive Katie Childs on a Curator’s Tour of the exhibition, exploring never-before-displayed objects, new acquisitions, old favourites, and items unique to Chawton House. |
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Wednesday 22nd November 2023 Chawton House |
Midweek Roasts at Chawton House *SOLD OUT*Join us on Wednesday’s for a beautiful and relaxing afternoon indulging in our midweek roasts in the Old Kitchen Tearoom. |
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Friday 17th November 2023
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Lunchtime Library Talk: Beautiful BindingsJoin our Curator and Collections Manager Emma Yandle for an exclusive Winter lunchtime Library talk on book bindings, showcasing some of the most elaborate and beautifully-bound works in our collection. |
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Wednesday 15th November 2023 Chawton House |
Midweek Roasts at Chawton HouseJoin us on Wednesday’s for a beautiful and relaxing afternoon indulging in our midweek roasts in the Old Kitchen Tearoom. |
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Monday 6th November 2023 Chawton House |
Curator’s Tour: Treasures of Chawton HouseJoin Deputy Director Dr Kim Simpson on a Curator’s Tour of our current exhibition, Treasures of Chawton House. |
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Friday 3rd November 2023 Chawton House |
Gothic Supper & Ghostly Tales *SOLD OUT*In the shadowy corners of our atmospheric old kitchen or the eerie ambiance of the smoking room, immerse yourself in an evening of evening of Gothic gastronomy and ghostly tales. |
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Wednesday 1st November 2023 Chawton House |
Midweek Roasts at Chawton HouseJoin us on Wednesday’s for a beautiful and relaxing afternoon indulging in our midweek roasts in the Old Kitchen Tearoom. |
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Tuesday 31st October 2023 Chawton House |
Halloween House Tour *SOLD OUT*Join us for a night to freeze the blood as we step into the world of Gothic literature, where great villains and the ingenious women writers who breathed life into them await your presence. |
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Friday 27th October 2023 Chawton House |
An Evening With Frankenstein: After Dark ScreeningCurl up in the Great Hall and enjoy a screening of Frankenstein, 1931. |
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Wednesday 25th October 2023 Chawton House |
Moonlight Wilderness WalkAre you brave enough to explore the Chawton House Gardens by moonlight? |
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Monday 23rd October 2023 Chawton House |
Gothic House TourJoin us for a night to freeze the blood as we step into the world of Gothic literature, where great villains and the ingenious women writers who breathed life into them await your presence. |
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Saturday 21st October 2023 to Saturday 4th November 2023 Chawton House |
Halloween Half Term Kids' Trail: Villains & SuperpowersDuring half-term, explore the House and Gardens with brand new kids’ trails – spot the Queen of Hearts and the Bride of Frankenstein, along with witches, spiders and poison apples. |
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Friday 20th October 2023 Chawton House |
Gothic Supper & Ghostly TalesIn the shadowy corners of our atmospheric old kitchen or the eerie ambiance of the smoking room, immerse yourself in an evening of evening of Gothic gastronomy and ghostly tales. |
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Monday 16th October 2023 Online |
Online talk: Rose McKean, Tales of Terror!In this online talk, July Visiting Fellow Rose McKean discusses the rare and popular Gothic chapbooks in the Chawton House collection. |
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Monday 16th October 2023 to Saturday 4th November 2023 Chawton House |
Gothic in the Long Gallery: Villains in PowerFrom wicked uncles and callous patriarchs found in Ann Radcliffe and Jane Austen’s novels to unreliable rakes and femme fatales willing to poison their way into power, these villains hold a sinister allure, both disgusting and intriguing readers. |
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Sunday 8th October 2023 Chawton House |
Chawton House Challenge 2023Chawton House, the Alton Cardiac Rehab Unit and the Alton Running Club are running a ‘Health and Wellbeing’ charity event at Dyers Barn, Chawton on Sunday 8th October between 10:30am and 2:30pm to raise money for the Chawton House 20th Anniversary and Cardiac Rehab Unit. |
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Thursday 21st September 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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Sunday 17th September 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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Friday 15th September 2023 Chawton House |
Heritage Open Day - Curator's talkPart of Heritage Open Days, join Curator Emma Yandle for an object-led talk delving further into Chawton House’s latest library display: Godmersham Park: the novel. Spaces are free but limited. Booking essential. |
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Tuesday 12th September 2023 Chawton House |
Heritage Open Day - Garden TourPart of Heritage Open Days, join one of our knowledgable guides on a historic tour of Chawton House’s Gardens. Spaces are free but limited. Booking essential. |
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Sunday 10th September 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 1st September 2023 to Saturday 2nd September 2023 Online |
Online Conference: Quills and CharactersA two-day academic conference bringing together scholars working on letters to share their projects and approaches to women’s letters in the 18th and 19th centuries. |
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Monday 28th August 2023 Chawton House |
Outdoor cinema: Greatest ShowmanJoin us for an evening of summer fun on the South Lawn, with a screening of the 2017 box office smash The Greatest Showman. Sing and dance the night away, with dressing up fully encouraged! |
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Thursday 24th August 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 19th August 2023 to Sunday 20th August 2023 Chawton House |
Summer Marquee WeekendJoin us for a weekend of Summer fun on the South Lawn with a BBQ, kids activities and a book fair. |
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Saturday 12th August 2023 Chawton House |
**SOLD OUT** Al Fresco Dining in the Walled GardenIndulge in a delightful evening of Al Fresco Dining in the enchanting Walled Garden at Chawton House. Immerse yourself in the picturesque surroundings as you savour a delectable menu crafted with the finest seasonal ingredients. |
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Saturday 5th August 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 3rd August 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 28th July 2023 Chawton House |
Curator's Tour of Quills & CharactersJoin Deputy Director Dr Kim Simpson on a curator’s tour of Chawton House’s latest exhibition, ‘Quills & Characters’. |
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Wednesday 19th July 2023 Chawton House |
Outdoor theatre: Peter PanThe fabulous and funny theatre company Slapstick Picnic return to Chawton House for another joyful event. Witness a theatrical treat like no other as they whip up a three-hander version of J M Barrie’s classic play: Peter Pan. |
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Saturday 15th July 2023 Chawton House |
Inspired by Chawton House: An evening with Gill HornbyAs part of our 20th anniversary programme, we are thrilled to welcome Gill Hornby, bestselling author of ‘Miss Austen’ (2020) and ‘Godmersham Park (2022)’, to Chawton House. Join us for a fascinating evening as Gill discusses a writer’s journey into the world of historical places as a source of inspiration. |
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Saturday 15th July 2023 to Sunday 16th July 2023 Chawton House |
20th Anniversary WeekendChawton House invites you to celebrate a remarkable milestone during its Anniversary Weekend! Join us for a weekend filled with literary inspiration and cultural festivities, honouring twenty years of preserving and promoting early women’s writing, alongside our historic house, gardens and parkland. |
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Friday 14th July 2023 Chawton House |
Life in the Library: A Celebration with the University of SouthamptonPart of our 20th anniversary weekend, this event brings together three speakers to celebrate academic research at Chawton House over the last two decades. |
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Thursday 13th July 2023 Chawton House |
The Lord Chamberlain’s Men- Romeo & JulietThe Lord Chamberlain’s Men invite you to join them this summer for the timeless and classic love story, Romeo and Juliet. |
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Friday 7th July 2023
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Discovering Roses at Chawton HouseExplore the world of roses, both on and off the page at Chawton House. Enjoy a talk in the Library on Botanical Women with Chief Executive Katie Childs before Head Gardener Julia Weaver takes you on a tour of our rose garden. |
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Saturday 1st July 2023 Chawton House |
Chapterhouse Theatre Company- Sense and SensibilityWelcome to 1810 as Chapterhouse Theatre Company invites you to take a step back in time, and lose yourself in this magical story of romance, recklessness and restraint. |
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Sunday 25th June 2023 Chawton House Gardens |
Chawton House Garden TourExplore the beautiful grounds of Chawton House with your knowledgeable guide, taking in the wilderness, Walled Garden and stunning views over the Parkland. |
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Saturday 24th June 2023 to Sunday 25th June 2023 Chawton House |
Chawton House Garden FestivalEnjoy our first annual Garden Festival, celebrating the grounds when they are at their most beautiful. From garden surgeries, plant sales and seed swaps to guided garden tours, demonstrations, workshops and kids trails, there’s something for everyone. |
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Friday 23rd June 2023
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Garden Cocktails at Chawton HousePick up your choice of either a cocktail or mocktail and your snacks from the Old Kitchen Tearoom and enjoy a summer evening in the beautiful gardens at Chawton House. |
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Thursday 22nd June 2023 Chawton House |
Curators Tour of Quills & CharactersJoin Deputy Director Dr Kim Simpson on a curator’s tour of Chawton House’s latest exhibition, ‘Quills & Characters’. |
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Wednesday 21st June 2023 Chawton House |
Private View: Anne Sharp's EmmaJoin a member of the Chawton House curatorial team for an evening exploring the library treasures, including Anne Sharp’s copy of Jane Austen’s novels ‘Emma’. |
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Wednesday 21st June 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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Tuesday 20th June 2023 Chawton House Gardens |
Chawton House Garden TourExplore the beautiful grounds of Chawton House with your knowledgeable guide, taking in the wilderness, Walled Garden and stunning views over the Parkland. |
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Monday 19th June 2023 Chawton House Great Hall |
Jane Austen & Botanical WomenJoin Chawton House’s Chief Executive Katie Childs for an evening talk on the fascinating lives of female botanists and forgotten horticultural heroines. |
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Sunday 18th June 2023 Dyer’s Barn |
Regency Picnic with Caroline KnightHosted by Caroline Knight, enjoy a homemade picnic in the historic setting of Dyers Barn, located on the Chawton estate. |
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Sunday 18th June 2023 Chawton House |
Father’s Day Lunch at Chawton HouseSpend time with your loved ones this Father’s Day and start your celebrations with a delicious two course lunch at Chawton House. |
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Friday 16th June 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 15th June 2023 Chawton House |
The HandleBards- A Midsummer Night's DreamJoin the HandleBards at Chawton House for a hilarious, high-octane production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. |