Things to see & do
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A family home
A family home
Filled with treasures from every aspect of Churchill’s life, the house provides an opportunity to explore the home of one of Britain’s greatest leaders.
© Jonathan Primmer
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The garden
The garden
Enjoy a garden tour, relax by the lake or wander around at your own pace. Take in the cascades, rose garden, orchard, kitchen garden and beautiful views across the Weald of Kent.
© Jonathan Primmer
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The exhibition
The exhibition
New for 2012, the re-designed exhibition room provides an exciting opportunity to view never-seen-before items belonging to Sir Winston Churchill. This biographical account of his life is not to be missed.
© Jonathan Primmer
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The studio
The studio
A large collection of Churchill’s paintings are on show in his painting studio. The studio stewards will be on hand, giving regular talks and answering questions on his love of painting.
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Events
Events
Keep an eye on our events program. From family events in the garden to lecture lunches in the restaurant, there's plenty to do at Chartwell.
© Phoebe Vincent
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For families
For families
Peer at caterpillars in the butterfly house, spot ducks on the lake and explore the kitchen garden and Marycot.
Keep an eye on our events page for regular family-friendly events.© Hannah McVey
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The Marycot
The Marycot
Furnished to resemble the playhouse when it was built for Churchill’s youngest daughter Mary, the Marycot is full of wooden toys for our visitors to enjoy and has the finest views of the Weald on the estate.
© Jonathan Primmer
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The estate
The estate
Did you know that the woodland behind Chartwell is cared for by us? Pick up a leaflet from our visitor centre and enjoy our estate walks. You can even walk to neighbouring Emmetts Garden.
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Join in
Join in
Whether it’s helping out with our community allotment, volunteering in the house or helping behind the scenes to ensure that Chartwell works smoothly, we're always looking for helpers.
© Hannah McVey
A family home
The garden
The exhibition
The studio
Events
For families
The Marycot
The estate
Join inWhat's on at Chartwell
Home Guard returns to Chartwell
© Phoebe Vincent
2012 will be a year packed full of events at Chartwell. Make sure you keep an eye on our events page for up-to-date information.
Eat at Chartwell
Are you passionate about local produce and tasty food? Make sure you complete your time with us in a visit to our restaurant.
Shop at Chartwell
Full of gifts, local produce and Churchill-related memorabilia, you will be sure to find something to remind you of your visit.
Keep calm and carry on blogging
From woodland musings by our visitor experience manager to picture blogs from photo enthusiast and exhibition assistant Jon, there will never be two blogs alike in our new behind-the-scenes peek at Chartwell.
Make the most of your day
Throughout the season, staff and volunteers at Chartwell will provide talks and tours, helping you to see Chartwell at its best. Ask at the visitor centre to find out what's on when you come along.
Look out for...
- An exciting new exhibition room
- The new family area in the visitor centre
- New carpet in the library - get closer to the collection
- New-look exhibition space in the studio
- A chance to see the garden on Mondays and Tuesdays too