Chartwell

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Family home and garden of Sir Winston Churchill

Chartwell was the much-loved Churchill family home and the place from which Sir Winston drew inspiration from 1924 until the end of his life.

The rooms remain much as they were when he lived here, with pictures, books and personal mementoes evoking the career and wide-ranging interests of a great statesman, writer, painter and family man.

The hillside gardens reflect Churchill's love of the landscape and nature. They include the lakes he created, Lady Churchill's rose garden, the kitchen garden and the Marycot, a playhouse created especially for the youngest Churchill daughter.

Please note: Timed tickets operate in the house to ensure maximum enjoyment for visitors.

Details
- Address:
  Mapleton Road, Westerham, TN16 1PS
- Telephone: 01732 868381
- Email: chartwell@nationaltrust.org.uk
- OS Grid Ref: 188:TQ455515
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Waking the house

The house is set out much as it would have looked in the 1920s and 30s

The house is springing back to life and will remain open from 2 March, every day of the week, until November.

Come and see the objects sparkle after the winter clean and keep an eye out for our new paintings.

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New 50 things to do before you're 11 ¾

Get cracking on the new list at Chartwell

Get outdoors and enjoy some wild adventures with our new list of 50 things to do before you're 11 ¾. Pick up our special 50 things trail map in the visitor centre when you arrive to find the best spots to tick off some of the activities in the garden and woodlands at Chartwell.

50 things to do before you're 11 ¾ at Chartwell