Plan your visit
Getting here
51.12615, -0.98738
About CHAWTON HOUSE
Chawton House is a Grade II* listed manor house in Hampshire on the South side of Chawton village, and the present building was started in 1580.
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Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blackbird
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blackbird
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +67 more · last seen 2025; Grazing marsh — lapwing, redshank, snipe and wintering wildfowl
Wildlife
Strong match
Mammals — Hedgehog, Rabbit, Roe Deer +11 more · last seen 2025; Coastal and floodplain grazing marsh priority habitat
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access; Grade II* listed building: CHURCH OF ST NICHOLAS
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Emperor Dragonfly, Common Darter, Southern Hawker +65 more · last seen 2025; Traditional orchard — specialist orchard insects and lichens
Foraging
Strong match
Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
3 signed routes nearby · 11 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
St Swithun's WayWalking route
Hangers WayWalking route
Selborne Common Walk, SelborneWalking route3.2 km
Experience this nature trail at Selborne Common in Hampshire that is an absolute must for nature lovers. Visitors can discover a variety of butterflies, birds and meadow flowers.
St. Swithuns Waypublic footpath · 271 m
St. Swithuns Waypublic footpath · 802 m
St. Swithuns Waypublic footpath · 549 m
🚴Cycling
34 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
AltonCycling route
Route 224Cycling route
Chawton, Selborne LCNCycling route
Main RouteCycling route502 m
Main RouteCycling route48 m
Main RouteCycling route177 m
🚵Mountain biking
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Alton Off-Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Bordon Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
🐴Horse riding
3 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Mounters Lanerestricted byway · 63 m
Mounters Lanerestricted byway · 122 m
Mounters Lanerestricted byway · 12 m
Wildlife to spot
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