Chartwell

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.

Would you like to go for a walk around Chartwell but haven't pre-booked your visit? Why not try one of our walks starting at alternate nearby car parks so you can enjoy the West Kent countryside, while observing social distancing.

Take a look at some of the behind-the-scenes work our outdoors team gets up to.

Rain or shine, there’s plenty to do here at Chartwell this winter. Enjoy a wintery walk across the Chartwell estate or warm up with a hot drink to takeaway from our café.

Grab your wellies and get out this winter exploring the 80 acres of gardens and countryside at Chartwell. There's plenty to keep them busy with different wild play areas all around the site, so wrap up warm and visit us today.

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 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.