May Half Term: Unfolding Operation Overlord Trail
Join us on the on the 80th anniversary of D-Day
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Learn more about the events of D-day with a free family trail around the Chartwell Gardens. As you follow the trail, decipher Morse code, learn about the types of RAF planes flown on D-Day, and the secret code British soldiers used to identify themselves.
This trail is free.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Children welcome
- Meeting point
This trail takes place in the garden. Please ask at Visitor Reception for more details.
- What to bring and wear
This trail takes place outdoors. Please dress suitably for cold or wet weather.
- Accessibility
Hillside location with steps, unsuitable for mobility scooters. Blue Badge parking and drop-off available. Accessible toilets. Wheelchair accessible virtual house tour. Wheelchair available on first floor of house.
Upcoming events
Chartwell Highlight Tours: Churchill the Artist
Join one of our expert volunteer guides on an intimate tour of select rooms in the house at Chartwell, focusing on Sir Winston Churchill's love of painting.
D-Day at Chartwell: Unfolding Operation Overlord
Join us as we commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
D-Day Operation Overlord Highlights Tour
Unfold the historic events of Operation Overlord, the code-name for D-Day with our knowledgeable stewards.