Mapleton Road, Westerham, Kent TN16 1PS Telephone: 01732 866368 (Infoline)
Family home of Sir Winston Churchill
Home of Winston Churchill, the BBC's 'Greatest Briton'
Unrivalled collection of Churchill paintings, photographs and memorabilia
Beautiful rose and water gardens commissioned by the Churchills
Countryside walks with stunning views over the Weald
Productive vegetable garden, restored using original plans
What's new this year
Specially commissioned portrait of Lady Soames, Winston and Clementine Churchill's youngest daughter, Mary. Late afternoon house tours on Thursdays (not bookable, not July and August)
Car park open for countryside access all year (except 25 Dec). Mansion being re-roofed late 2008. House less busy late afternoon
Opening arrangements
House/garden
15 Mar29 Jun 08
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1 Jul31 Aug 08
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3 Sep2 Nov 08
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Restaurant
1 Feb14 Mar 08
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15 Mar29 Jun 08
10:305
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1 Jul31 Aug 08
10:305
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3 Sep2 Nov 08
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5 Nov21 Dec 08
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27 Dec31 Jan 09
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Shop/garden
1 Feb14 Mar 08
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15 Mar--29 Jun*
115:30
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1 Jul--31 Aug*
115:30
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3 Sep--2 Nov*
115:30
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5 Nov21 Dec 08
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27 Dec31 Jan 09
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Car park
All year
9--5:30**
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KEY: Dark blue=open
Admission by timed ticket to house, which should be purchased immediately on arrival but cannot be booked. Open BH Mons. Last admission 45mins before house closing. **Car park closes 5:30 (3:30 from 3 Nov31 Jan 09) or dusk if earlier and is closed on 25 Dec. Garden open NovMarch, as above, weather and conditions permitting. *15 March2 Nov garden closes 5
Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets): £11.20 (£10.10), child £5.60 (£5.05), family £28 (£25.25). Groups (£9.30), child (£4.65). Garden & studio only: £5.60 (£5.05), child £2.80 (£2.50), family £14 (£12.60). Groups (£4.65), child (£2.35)
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Trust
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Guidebook
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