Activities at Chartwell

Visiting Chartwell with your dog
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.

Weardale Circular Walk From Chartwell
This beautiful circular walk links Chartwell and Emmetts Garden; passing through the woodland areas of Toys Hill and Hosey Common, as well as the pretty hamlet of French Street.
- Easy
- 3 hours
- 5.0 miles (8.0km)

Mariners Hill Walk from Hosey Common carpark
Explore Mariners Hill on this loop trail, starting from the public carpark at Hosey Common. The trail takes you up to Mariners Hill where you'll find some fantastic views over the Chartwell estate and weald of Kent.
- Moderate
- 2 hours
- 4.0 miles (6.4km)

Art at Chartwell - an outdoor art trail 2020
This New Year, from Saturday 11 January to Sunday 22 March, explore the landscape of Chartwell that Churchill so cherished. On this outdoor art trail embrace the views of Chartwell for yourself, standing beside copies of the same views Churchill captured on canvas.

Walk in a winter wonderland at Chartwell
Wrap up warm and get exploring on a winter walk around the estate at Chartwell. You could even make a whole day of it by walking to our neighbouring National Trust properties, Emmetts Garden and Toys Hill.

Picnics at Chartwell
With stunning views and plenty of perfect spots to lay down a blanket, Chartwell is an ideal place to visit with a picnic this summer.

Mariners Hill Walk From Chartwell
Explore Mariners Hill on this loop trail; an extension of our Westerham to Chartwell trail. Starting from the Chartwell entrance, the trail takes you up the hill where you'll find some fantastic views over the Chartwell estate and weald of Kent.
- Moderate
- 45 mins
- 1.4 miles (2.25km)

Westerham to Chartwell Trail
Visiting the town of Westerham? Follow our step-by-step guide from The Green in Westerham and find yourself just outside the car park to Chartwell, the home of one of Britain's most famous prime ministers.
- Moderate
- 1 hour
- 2.0 miles (3.2km)

Explore the estate at Chartwell
With over 80 acres of woodland and farmland belonging to the Chartwell estate, there are plenty of places to explore, walk or take your dog. With easy access to Mariner's Hill or further trails out to Toys Hill, Emmetts Garden or Westerham, the estate is always a constant hive of activity, waiting to be discovered.

Spring walks at Chartwell
As the temperature starts to warm up the outdoors begins to transform again. Spring walks are filled with the scent of early flowers and the sound of bird song filling the skies. Take a stroll around the Chartwell estate and see if nature finds you.

Things to see and do at Mariners Hill near Chartwell
Discover stunning views and explore the countryside which was the birth and resting place of Octavia Hill, social reformer and one of the founders of the National Trust.