Chartwell

Discover the home of Sir Winston Churchill on a visit to Chartwell. As we reopen the house, find out all the information on everything there is to see and do inside both the house and the studio, as well as how to upgrade to a 'House and Studio' ticket here.

Enjoy the sights, smells and sounds of a 20th century flower garden blooming at Chartwell. From spring blossom to summer roses, autumn apples to winter trees, the garden at Chartwell is a feast for the eyes, whatever the season.

Join us out in the Chartwell gardens for a brand new outdoor trail to explore. We're sharing some of the letters sent between Sir Winston Churchill and Clementine throughout their married life, showing their love for each other whilst separated, just as many of us have been from our own loved ones over the last year.

All the family can have fun at Chartwell, with woodland filled with natural play areas to explore and plenty of activities to complete. Discover Chickenham Palace or test your balancing skills in our natural play areas. What are you waiting for? Grab your shoes and start your summer adventure.

Take a look at some of the behind-the-scenes work our outdoors team gets up to all across not just Chartwell but the surrounding West Kent countryside that we care for as well.

Stretch your legs in the sunshine on a walk around the estate at Chartwell. Download one of our trails on your phone or pick up a walks leaflet in our visitor welcome centre.

Here at Chartwell, we love dogs. Bring your furry companion along on a short lead for a stroll around the gardens or go for a roam in the woods. Find out more about where you can and can't take your dog here.

Our café outlet has reopened, serving hot and cold food and drinks with limited indoor seating now available. We've introduced new safety measures and look forward to welcoming you back and know that you'll support us to make this a safe experience to everyone.

The Chartwell shop will has reopened! From souvenirs, gifts and Churchill memorabilia, you'll be spoiled for choice in the Chartwell shop. Why not treat yourself to a little something? In line with government guidance, visitors to our shop are required to wear a face covering. Please bring one along with you.

Our story at Chartwell begins in 1946/7 whilst Winston Churchill and his family were still in residence. Discover how we helped to preserve a significant piece of British history.

From rags to riches, this is the story of a cat that got the National Trust cream, and the Churchill request that there should always be a marmalade cat at Chartwell.

The connection between Chartwell and butterflies is a long one, starting with Sir Winston Churchill’s love of the small creatures and one we still continue here today.

Chartwell is a great place to find a wide range of wildlife with different habitats for different animals, insects and birds. Check out our list to discover some of these species living here today.

Stroll around the gardens at Chartwell and you may spot an unusual sight on our lakes. Black swans, originally native to Australia, have called this hillside haven home since 1927, once looked after by Churchill and now by the National Trust.

We rely on the support of members, visitors and donors like you. But our income has dropped sharply due to the coronavirus crisis. Now more than ever we need your support. Your donation today will help us continue our vital work to look after nature, beauty and history, for everyone, for ever.

What does Chartwell mean to you? Celebrate and commemorate the precious moments you’ve shared with your loved ones with a dedicated donation to your favourite National Trust place. Pin your donation to our interactive map and share your treasured memories in public or in private. You support will help towards conservation and will enable us to keep open the places we all love so much, for everyone, for ever.

Katherine Carter, the Project Curator for Chartwell, shares her personal five must-see items on permanent display in the 'History of Winston Churchill in 50 Objects' exhibition.

On December 10 1953 Lady Clementine Churchill received the Nobel Prize for Literature on behalf of her husband. This significant literary award was presented to Winston not just for his writing, but for his commanding speeches which resonated across the world.