“The distance is nothing when one has a motive.”

Pride and Prejudice, 1813PLANNING YOUR VISITChawton HouseChawton, Alton HampshireGU34 1SJ

Visitor season: 4 March - 16 December 2019

Open every day: 11.00am-4.30pm Admission fee applicable:•Historic Houses Association Pass - Free•Art Fund Pass - 50% Off•Tearoom entry - Free Please check website for admission fees and planned closures before you visit.

AccessibilityConcession rates and accessible parking are available to disabled visitors, although wheelchair access is limited. Please call in advance for guidance.

For further information on events and workshops, and to book tickets, please visit the website or call:

01420 541 010info@chawtonhouse.org www.chawtonhouse.org

@chawtonhouse Registered Charity Name: Chawton House Library Charity no. 1026921

Company No. 2851718

CALLIGRAPHY

Using Chawton House and the garden as inspiration, in-house Photographer, Claire

Lewis, will help you take your photography to the next level. All abilities welcome, it is all about enjoying the craft of capturing great images.

• 12 March • 3 April • 23 May• 11 June

£45 per person, 10:00am-2:30pm(light lunch included)

PHOTOGRAPHY

Spring 2019 Events

WORKSHOPS

Modern Calligraphy for Beginners – Brush pen

Create your favourite Jane Austen quote in beautiful calligraphy. Come and learn the fundamentals of modern calligraphy such as basic brush strokes, pen pressure and flourishes.

•14 April

£60 per person, 10:00am-2:30pm(materials & refreshments included)

EVENTS DIARY

MARCH5 ‘Reading with Austen’: the new

Godmersham Park virtual libraryProfessor Peter Sabor will discuss the launch of a new website that digitally recreates the Library at Godmersham Park, the estate of Jane Austen’s brother Edward Austen Knight.

6:30pm, Tickets: £10

8 International Women’s DayTo mark this year’s International Women’s Day, come and celebrate the works of Jane Austen, and the women who inspired her, with curator’s tours and a very special manuscript on display.

Tour tickets: 10:30am & 2:30pm. £12

31 Mother’s DayAs a special treat this Mother’s Day, bring Mum along to Chawton House and she will receive a slice of cake for free!

11am-4:30pm. Free, with admission

JUNERoses MonthJune is the perfect time to visit Chawton House and breathe in the aroma of our 42 heritage rose varieties.

14-22 National Picnic WeekBorrow a blanket and enjoy a picnic on the South Lawn. The Old Kitchen Tearoom will be selling seasonal treats or feel free to bring your own.

11am-4:30pm. Free, with admission

23-30 Jane Austen Regency WeekChawton House are hosting a number of events for Alton’s 2019 Jane Austen Regency Week, including a garden tour, embroidery workshops, talks and performances.

See: www.janeaustenregencyweek.co.uk for tickets & information

APRIL8-22 Easter Holidays – Hampshire Time

TravellersCome and play old-fashioned parlour games and unleash your creativity by making a Regency Easter bonnet!

11am-4:30pm. Free, with admission

19-22 Easter Weekend Egg TrailExplore the house and gardens this Easter weekend and see how many eggs you can find!

11am-4:30pm. Free, with admission

MAY19 World Bee Day - Celebration Family Day

Bring your family along to find out all about the Chawton House bees and what makes them so special.

11am-4:30pm. Free, with admission

25-26 Chawton Open Gardens Weekend

See Chawton Parish Council website for details.

27-31 May Half Term – Intrepid ExplorersSee which species you can find in the Chawton House gardens with an Explorer trail or Art Pack.

11am-4:30pm. Free, with admission