Mothers Day 15th March 2026
May Day Bank Holiday 4th May 2026
5th July 2026

Visit the glorious grounds and Grade II listed gardens of Townhill Park House.

£4 entry, U12’s free

All proceeds from Open Gardens go The Friends of Townhill Park Gardens who care for the grade II listed Gertrude Jekyll gardens

Sunday July 20th 1.30pm in the walnut paneled Main Hall of Townhill Park House.

Join us for a delightful afternoon tea, cakes and gossip,  in the company of writer & historian Dr Cheryl Butler, in the beautiful Walnut Room, of Townhill Park House.

This is a sad story about Mrs Powlett. I should not have suspected her of such a thing. Jane Austen to her Sister Cassandra, Southampton 1808  

Hear about the scandals of the day that so enthralled and entangled the Austen Family: An Aunt on trial, the Hastings Conspiracy, bankruptcy and the Powlett Affair! Not to mention the transgressions of Memory Middleton and his wife the Jamaican Plantation heiress Anne Morse, owners of Townhill Park House,  events that inspired plots in Pride & Prejudice and Sanditon!

Cheryl Butler is the author of Jane Austen & Southampton Spa and First Impressions: Jane Austen's Southampton Circle 1780-1820. The talk will be followed by a book signing. 

November 29th 11:00am-4:00pm

The Gregg School Christmas Fayre is returning BIGger and better than ever! Food hall, Santa’s Story Grotto, Ice Skating, and Craft Stalls galore. Get in touch events@thegreggschools.org if you’d like to be part of the fun at The 2025 BIG Christmas!

September 14th 2pm-5pm

Townhill Park house opens its doors for visitors to see inside and read about the fascinating history of the house. Find out about who lived here in the years from when it was originally built. Music, refreshments and book stall. This year the house is home to all things Jane Austen.

December 13th 6.30pm

Come and help Mr and Mrs Middleton celebrate their good friend Jane Austen’s 250th Anniversary with an evening of Regency Dancing at Townhill Park House. Jane Asuten and friends in attendance. Dancing called by Dr Helen Davidge of Georgettes of Oxford. Food, licenced Bar and entertainments. Arrive in your finest and celebrate in style.

November 5th 5.30pm

Food, refreshments, bar, children’s stall and bonfire. Tickets: £10 adults, £7 under 12. Under 5’s free. Gates open 5.30pm, display 6.45pm. Come and enjoy the fun!

January 31st 2026

Clad yourself in your tartan best and spin the night away with traditional Scottish dancing with caller. Haggis Neaps and Tatties with bar (and a few wee drams to sample). St Andrews Piper in attendance - Tickets on sale soon!

Saturday 19th July

Two performances - scan barcode to book or visit maskers.org.uk