Kids go free in the gardens at Chawton House this summer
Families can enjoy free garden admission for children throughout the school summer holidays at Chawton House, with a programme of family-friendly events and activities taking place across the season.
Visitors aged 16 and under can explore the historic gardens free of charge, with traditional lawn games, woodland walks, the Victorian Walled Garden and plenty of space for picnics. Refreshments are also available from the Old Kitchen Tea Room.
Special summer events include:
- 20–23 July: Build a Scarecrow, in partnership with Chawton Gardening Club's annual Scarecrow Competition. (Photo above) This year's theme is Movie Characters, with all materials provided.
- 13 August: A Birds of Prey Day with Hampshire Hawk Walks, featuring owls, hawks and falcons, including two baby barn owls.
- 23 August: Family pottery painting workshops in the Dyers Barn. (Ticketed separately)
- 25 August: An open-air performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream by Four Forty Theatre, ideal as an introduction to Shakespeare for younger audiences. (Ticketed separately)
Children (16 and under) receive free garden admission throughout the summer holidays. Adult garden admission is £8.80. Some special events require separate booking and additional fees apply to enter the house.
Find details and buy tickets at chawtonhouse.org
