On Sunday 14th July Chawton House will be hosting the inaugural Summer Fayre: celebrating Jane Austen and the village of Chawton. There’ll be talks, workshops, displays and plenty of Regency entertainment in the house and grounds, with a large marquee in the Chawton House gardens.

Come along and try your hand at lace tatting or calligraphy, browse the beautiful stalls with handmade arts and crafts or take part in traditional games.