This Halloween season, enjoy a three-course Gothic supper in the atmospheric old kitchen, followed by a fire-lit ghost story.
Step back in time for an unforgettable night of Gothic gastronomy and Sinister Stories
Sit down to a decadent three-course meal, inspired by Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey, served in the shadowy corners of our historic kitchen. Feel the weight of centuries pressing in as the House waits for you to uncover its secrets. As the candles burn lower and the night deepens, gather around the crackling fire in the Great Hall for a dramatic finale.
The Menu: A Night at Northanger Abbey
"Catherine's First Fright"
Roast Tomato, Black Bean & Garlic Soup
"Henry's Castle Casserole"
Braised Beef in rich Red Wine Gravy or Braised Root Vegetable Casserole (V) , served with Spiced Red Cabbage & Garlicky Dauphinois Potatoes
"General Tilney's Guilty Pleasure"
Vanilla Cheesecake drizzled with Raspberry Sauce
After Supper
On 27 October, Sasha Dean will bring to life chilling excerpts from Jane Austen’s beloved ‘horrid novels’ and the works of Ann Radcliffe, Mary Shelley, and others – tales designed to delight and disturb in equal measure.
On 31 October, lose yourself in a chilling, specially-created ghost story, The Story of Alice Barton, written and performed by Nigel Worsfold – a spine-tingling of witchcraft in 17th-century Hampshire that will curdle your blood and quicken the beatings of your heart!
Tickets: £50pp including a welcome drink on arrival. Wine and soft drinks available to purchase separately. Arrival from 6.45pm.
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Visitor information
Address
Chawton House, Chawton, Hampshire, GU34 1SJ
01420 541010
Opening times
House & Garden Opening Hours 2025
6 January-31 January: Fri-Sun, 10am-3.30pm
1 February-30 March: Weds-Sun, 10am-4pm
31 March-13 April: Weds-Sun, 10am-4.30pm
14 April-20 April: Every day, 10am-4.30pm
21 April-25 May: Weds-Sun + bank holiday Mondays, 10am-4.30pm
26 May-21 September: Every day, 10am-4.30pm
22 September-2 November: Weds-Sun, 10am-4.30pm
3 November-30 November: Fri-Sun, 10am-3.30pm
1 Dec-21 December: Weds-Sun, 11am-6pm
22 December-3 January: Every day (except 24, 25, 26),11am-6pm
National Art Pass members are welcome to visit for half price as part of their membership. Book online in advance and select ‘Art Fund’ as your ticket-type. You will need to show your membership card to gain admission.
Exclusions and safety measures
For group bookings of 8+, please see further information on our website about Group Tours, or email hire@chawtonhouse.org. Please do not purchase tickets for group visits using the Art Fund ticket type.
