Learning

Smelling roses in the Golden Rose Walk at Chartwell, Kent © Charlotte Ruddock

There is something for everyone to discover at Chartwell

© Charlotte Ruddock

Learning at Chartwell

Our learning team is in its infancy but is working hard to create an exciting range of learning opportunities using Sir Winston Churchill, his house, gardens and estate as inspiration.

Keep an eye on the site as it expands and, in the meantime, please get in touch if you have any learning queries.

School visits

children picking apples at chartwell © Hannah McVey

Though our schools program is still being developed, schools are very welcome to visit Chartwell. The house, gardens and estate provide excellent opportunities for cross curricular exploration.

Aspects of Churchill

  • Discover Churchill

    These essays, written by volunteers, are full of information on the life of Sir Winston Churchill.

  • Churchills face close up © Public

    An introduction to Churchill

    World War Two veteran Guy Huntrods imparts his early memories of Churchill.

  • A close up of Churchill's desk in his study, Chartwell, Kent © andreas von einseidel

    Early life and family

    These essays provide an introduction to Churchill's early life, his parents, wife and children.

  • The Big Three: Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin at the 1945 Yalta Conference © Public

    Churchill in power

    Essays highlighting Churchill's political career, both his triumphs and his failures.

  • The front door at Chartwell in Kent © Jonathan Primmer

    Churchill at Chartwell

    Essays that look at what made, and continue to make Chartwell such a special place.

  • photo of violet bonham carter © Public

    Churchill the man

    Essays exploring Churchill’s personal life, his friends and past-times.

An exciting new public speaking project launches

Michael Howard addresses students at our day of public speaking workshops © Jonathan Primmer

© Jonathan Primmer

In partnership with Blenheim Palace and the IWM Churchill War Rooms we are launching a new and exciting programme.

Using Churchill as inspiration we will be working with local schools to develop public speaking skills. We will be putting all the resources on the website including interviews with our experts including Lord Michael Howard and Lord Michael Dobbs.

Learning opportunities

  • Drawing room at Chartwell, chartwell, kent © Jonathan Primmer

    Explore the house

    Visit the house for a real insight into Churchill’s family life. Family guides and trails available.

  • Two children taking a close look at spring flowers under a tree in Chartwell garden, Kent © Hannah McVey

    Adventures in the garden

    Orchards to run through, kitchen gardens to explore and wildlife to watch.

  • Portrait painting in the conservatory at Newton House

    Art in the studio

    Discover Churchill's art work in the studio before heading into the garden to have a go yourself.

  • guardianship visit in woods © Hannah McVey

    Discover the estate

    Seasonal walks, natural art and outdoor play in our woodland estate.