Explore indoors at Chartwell

Join us at Chartwell for a visit inside the house that Sir Winston Churchill bought for himself and his family. With the help of his wife, Clementine, the house has been arranged as it would have been throughout the many years they called Chartwell home. Don't miss a visit to our studio as well, where the largest single collection of his works remain.

Front of the house at Chartwell under blue skies
A summer view across Chartwell house and beyond from Mariners Hill

Visiting Chartwell: What to expect 

We've reopened our house and studio at Chartwell and we're looking forward to welcoming you back.

The house in January at Chartwell, a National Trust property in Kent

Why is the house at Chartwell closed from November? 

Over the winter months, the house and studio at Chartwell closes to the public, only opening up again for select weekends in December for Christmas. Find out everything you can still see during this time and discover what it is we get up to.

Things to see and do
Churchill's desk in his study at Chartwell, a National Trust property in Kent

Explore inside the house at Chartwell  

Chartwell was the beloved home of one of Britain's greatest politicians, Sir Winston Churchill. The house has many treasures and provides an intimate portrait of the Churchill family.

Churchill's painting studio at Chartwell, a National Trust property in Kent

Churchill's studio at Chartwell 

Churchill was an avid amateur painter, painting over 500 canvasses in total, many right here at Chartwell in his studio. Located down in the orchard amongst the apple trees, see the largest single collection of his works hanging from the walls as well as a brand new interactive 'touch-wall'.

Churchill arriving in Geneva, 1946

A history of Winston Churchill in 50 objects 

Gain a unique insight into the extraordinary life of Sir Winston Churchill. Our exhibition presents a collection of Churchill’s own cherished possessions, many of which have not been displayed before, collected by him over the course of his lifetime.

Our work
The south front view of the house at Chartwell, a National Trust property in Kent

The legacy of the Churchill's Chartwell Appeal 

In 2016, on the 50th anniversary of Chartwell opening to the public, the team at Chartwell launched a £7.1million appeal. Beginning with the purchase of precious Churchill heirlooms on long-term loan to Chartwell, the appeal aimed to increase access to the collection and story of Churchill and open new never-before-seen rooms to the public. In 2020, at the end of the appeal, we're now proud to share all of our achievements that keep Churchill's legacy here at Chartwell for you and future generations to see and enjoy.

The legacy of the Churchill's Chartwell Appeal
A volunteer demonstrates the interactive display of the new digitised Chartwell Visitors Book

Chartwell's digitised Visitors Book 

The Chartwell Visitors Book is one of the most unique items in our collection. With thanks to new technology, Churchill's Chartwell Appeal and our dedicated volunteers, we are improving access to this true slice of history as never before.

A visitor using the 'touch-wall' projection in the studio

The studio 'touch-wall' at Chartwell 

With thanks to the use of new technology, explore the artwork of Sir Winston Churchill in never-before-seen detail in a new exhibit down in the studio at Chartwell.

The history of Chartwell
The Study at Chartwell, Kent.

Chartwell: The National Trust story 

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.

Jock VII

Jock VII of Chartwell 

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.

Art and Collections

Churchill in 50 Objects exhibition at Chartwell

Curator's Choice: five must-sees at Chartwell 

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.

Churchill's Nobel Prize for Literature on display at Chartwell, a National Trust property in Kent

Churchill's Highest Literary Honour 

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.