What's on in Chawton

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Theatre Calendar

What's on the calendar at Holybourne Theatre?

Wed 22 Jul20:15Holybourne Theatre(2.4mi)

via Holybourne TheatreLocal gem

Wellness & Wellbeing

Smile Hi Sound Healing

Smile Hi Sound Healing — brought to you by Holybourne Theatre and surfaced by us. A beautiful collaboration, if we do say so ourselves.

Wed 22 Jul20:15Holybourne Theatre(2.4mi)

via Holybourne TheatreLocal gem

Arts & Culture

Around £2

Thursday Craft Club: Soap Knapping

Step back into the Stone Age this Thursday at Craft Club and discover how early humans shaped tools from flint and stone!

Thu 23 JulCurtis Museum(1.3mi)

via Curtis MuseumLocal gem

Community

Flora’s Heatherley

The full scoop on Flora’s Heatherley lives over on Holybourne Theatre's site. We're just the friendly messenger.

Fri 24 Jul20:30Holybourne Theatre(2.4mi)

via Holybourne TheatreLocal gem

The Mummy (1999) - Film Night at the Curtis

Cinema

Around Varies

The Mummy (1999) - Film Night at the Curtis

Join us for a special screening of The Mummy (1999) in the museum during the summer holidays, as part of the Festival of Archaeology 2026!

Sat 25 JulCurtis Museum(1.3mi)

via Curtis MuseumLocal gem

Likely freeHistory & Heritage

Weorod: Anglo-Saxon Living History

Step back in time and meet the Anglo-Saxons!

Sat 25 JulCurtis Museum(1.3mi)

via Curtis MuseumLocal gem

Workshops & Classes

Beginners Sewing Class with Wendy Turner

Medstead Village Hall

Sun 26 JulMedstead Village Hall(3.1mi)

via Medstead Village HallLocal gem

Community

Potfest in the Park - Cumbria - 24th 25th 26th - July 2026

24th July 2026 - 26th July 2026 - 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Hutton-in-the-Forest Hutton-in-the-Forest, Penrith

Sun 26 JulJon Barrett Danes - sculpture(4.2mi)

via Jon Barrett Danes - sculpture

Workshops & Classes

Around £90.00

Beginners Sewing Class with Wendy Turner

Always wanted to learn to sew? Now’s your chance! Join experienced tutor Wendy Turner at Medstead Village Hall for a friendly and practical Beginners Sewing Class taking place over two Sundays in July. Book ONLY THE 19TH for both dates!

Sun 26 Jul11:30Medstead Village Hall(3.1mi)

via Medstead Village HallLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

BEECHFEST26 with the Time Travelling Band

Sunday 26 July - 1:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Sun 26 Jul13:30St Peter's(1.2mi)

via St Peter's

CommunityFood & Drink

Medstead Coffee Morning

Come and join us for a social and fun coffee morning with loads of home made cakes!

Mon 27 JulMedstead Village Hall(3.1mi)

via Medstead Village HallLocal gem

Community

Wild Weekdays

A wildlife group running every Monday during the summer holidays from 11am-1pm at Four Acre Farm. Learn about moths, birds, insects, mammals and get stuck in to some crafting and habitat management! https://www.four-acre.farm/tixmerch/p/bd58u0nbon6u09wcwvuuyl0qacx7tt Events subject to weather and numbers booked on. All ages welcome, refunds available up to a week prior to the event. Please wear appropriate footwear. Any children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. #block-7ee51d151214c5e7d545 { } #block-7ee51d151214c5e7d545 .sqs-html-content { } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { #block-7ee51d151214c5e7d545 { } } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { #block-7ee51d151214c5e7d545 .sqs-html-content { } } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { }

Mon 27 Jul11:00Small Acres Farm(3.3mi)

via Small Acres Farm

Likely freeCommunityFestivals & Events

Festival of Archaeology: Drop-In Day

Discover the fascinating world of archaeology at the Curtis Museum with a day packed full of hands-on activities, expert knowledge, and ancient discoveries!

Wed 29 JulCurtis Museum(1.3mi)

via Curtis MuseumLocal gem

Arts & Culture

Around £2

Thursday Craft Club: Stratigraphy Jars

Become an archaeologist for the day and discover how layers of soil can reveal clues about the past!

Thu 30 JulCurtis Museum(1.3mi)

via Curtis MuseumLocal gem

Arts & Culture

Around £15

Nature Craft - Clay creations

Join Mollie in the wildflower meadow/outdoor kitchen 10am-11am for a nature-themed craft event. We will be creating with clay. Tickets are £15 per craft made. All ages welcome. Events subject to weather and numbers booked on. All under 16s to be accompanied by an adult, refunds available up to a week prior to the event. Please wear appropriate footwear. #block-148cb811a8014ce9b9f7 .sqs-html-content { --tweak-text-block-padding: 6% 6% 6% 6%; --tweak-text-block-padding: initial; } #block-148cb811a8014ce9b9f7 { } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { #block-148cb811a8014ce9b9f7 { } } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { #block-148cb811a8014ce9b9f7 .sqs-html-content { } } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { } Buy tickets

Thu 30 Jul10:00Small Acres Farm(3.3mi)

via Small Acres Farm

Cinema

Around Varies

Early Man - Film Night at the Curtis

Join us for a special screening of Early Man (2018) in the museum during the summer holidays, as part of the Festival of Archaeology 2026!

Sat 1 AugCurtis Museum(1.3mi)

via Curtis MuseumLocal gem

Food & Drink

Breast Cancer Now Afternoon Tea

Join us for a delightful Afternoon Tea in support of Breast Cancer Now. Enjoy delicious treats, good company, and help raise funds for an incredible cause that supports those affected by breast cancer. Together, we can make a difference.

Sat 1 AugMedstead Village Hall(3.1mi)

via Medstead Village HallLocal gem

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Venues with events near Chawton

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Curtis Museum1.3 miles away Holybourne Theatre2.4 miles away St Peter's1.2 miles away

More about Chawton

Hampshire, England

Chawton is in Hampshire, where market towns, villages and coastal places all shape the local calendar. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as Jane Austen's House and Richard Farrington Sculptor, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Chawton events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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