Activities at Chartwell

Visitors enjoying a picnic at a National Trust place
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Picnics at Chartwell

Chartwell, Kent

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.

A summer view across Chartwell house and beyond from Mariners Hill
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Mariners Hill Walk from Hosey Common carpark

Chartwell, Kent

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)
A summer view across the Weald of Kent from Mariners Hill, a National Trust countryside site in Kent
Walking trail

Mariners Hill Walk From Chartwell

Chartwell, Kent

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)
The house at Chartwell, a National Trust property in Kent
Walking trail

Westerham to Chartwell Trail

Chartwell, Kent

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)
The circular walk at Emmetts Garden, a National Trust property in Kent
Walking trail

Weardale Circular Walk From Chartwell

Chartwell, Kent

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)
Visitor walking their dog in the parkland
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Dog walking, Walking

Bring your dog to Chartwell

Chartwell, Kent

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.

The lake surrounded by mist at Chartwell, a National Trust property in Kent
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Dog walking, Walking

Explore the estate at Chartwell

Chartwell, Kent

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.

The lakes at Chartwell, a National Trust property in Kent
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Walking

Spring walks at Chartwell

Chartwell, Kent

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.

A long reaching view across the summer countryside from Mariners Hill, a National Trust place in Kent
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Geocaching, Walking

Things to see and do at Mariners Hill near Chartwell

Chartwell, Kent

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.

Churchill's 'Winter Sunshine, 1924' placed in the Chartwell grounds at the place Churchill sat to paint it
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Walking

Art at Chartwell - an outdoor art trail

Chartwell, Kent

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.

A winter view across the Chartwell estate, a National Trust property in Kent
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Walking

Walk in a winter wonderland at Chartwell

Chartwell, Kent

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.