Gothic House Tour
Chawton House, Chawton · 30 October 2026
Image: Chawton HouseA Halloween evening tour at Chawton House, near Alton, exploring Gothic literature, its heroines and villains, and the women writers who created them. Booking is recommended. The event suits families, couples and friends who enjoy literary and seasonal events.
Highlights
- Evening tour of Chawton House on Halloween night
- Explores Gothic heroines, villains and the women writers behind them
- Booking recommended; see the event page for times and prices
Getting there
Chawton House, GU34 1SJ
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Nearby
Photo: Simon Burchell, CC BY-SA 4.0Chawton House
A house and library in Chawton that holds a collection of early women's writing, with gardens and parkland to walk in. It sits close to Jane Austen's House.
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A free trail through Jane Austen's House in Chawton, based on the novel Persuasion, runs daily from 1 October to 15 November 2026. Objects in different rooms relate to scenes and characters from the book, including portrait miniatures and a copy of the Navy List. It suits families and is included with House admission or an Annual Pass, so booking a date and time slot is required.
Photo: nick macneill, CC BY-SA 2.0Austen's Music Miniatures
A 50-minute classical concert for babies and toddlers, led by professional musician Louisa Hunter-Bradley, at Jane Austen's House Learning Centre in Chawton on 30 October 2026, from 10:30am to 11:30am. The session includes hands-on interaction with a variety of instruments and suits small, relaxed groups of families. Tickets cost £11 per child with adults free, and house entry is not included. Booking is required.