The Gardens at Chartwell

Born from the keen amateur but creative minds of both Winston and Clementine Churchill, the gardens of Chartwell are as varied as they are beautiful the whole year round. History and nature merge seamlessly across the estate from the distinctive pastel colours of pink and white roses favoured by Lady Churchill, fruit and vegetables framed by the walls Sir Winston Churchill helped build, to acres of woodland and wider meadows.

Chartwell surrounded by mist, a National trust property in Kent — Chartwell, Churchill's family home in Kent

The sun rises over the hill, shining down over the misty Chartwell gardens — Misty autumn sunrise at Chartwell

The rose garden in winter at Chartwell, a National Trust property in Kent — Lady Clementine's rose garden remains a quiet spot for contemplation

Explore the gardens

Chartwell in autumn with the Gunnera Manicata put to bed and swimming pool in the background

The Gavin Jones Waterfall and Garden at Chartwell

One of the first areas you will come to is in fact made up of several different elements from Golden Orfe ponds to the old swimming pool, all connected to each other by the water.

A view over the Kentish Weald in winter at Chartwell

Terrace Lawn at Chartwell

On a crisp winter's day, enjoy far-reaching views over the Chartwell estate from the Terrace Lawn, and even when the weather sets in, it still offers atmospheric scenes of wide sweeping nature - the perfect spot to stop and pause for a while.

The Walled Garden at Chartwell

Within the walls that Churchill himself built, the Walled Garden at Chartwell remains hard at work throughout the winter, growing the vegetables for all the Christmas lunches up in the café. Don't forget to stop by and say hi to our Bantam chickens!

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

The Chartwell Estate

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.

" A day away from Chartwell is a day wasted."

An early morning in winter at Chartwell with clear blue skies as the sun rises over the gardens — Winter sun starts to rise over the Chartwell grounds

Winter garden highlights at Chartwell

Join us down in the gardens this winter as Chartwell transforms into a wonderland on crisp frosty days or atmospheric misty mornings.

Audio guides now in use at Chartwell with woman holding and listening with lakes and swimming pool in background — Have you tried our new audio guides yet?

Audio guides at Chartwell

Discover the stories of Chartwell at your own pace from this November with our brand new audio guides. Choose between different topics to suit your own interests - with more coming soon - by picking up one of our new lightweight devices, free with your entry from our Visitor Centre.

Volunteer Jenny Dunn in the garden at Chartwell — Chartwell volunteer Jenny

Volunteer At The Home of Sir Winston Churchill

Are you looking for a new challenge? Meeting new people? Learning new skills? From Room Stewards to Garden Tour Guides, find out about our volunteering opportunities here.

Walkies

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

Walking Trails at Chartwell

Escape from the hustle and bustle this winter - wrap up warm and get exploring on a 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, or stop by the café for a warming drink and hot food on your return.

Visitor walking their dog in the parkland

Bring Your Dog To Chartwell

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 outdoors is a canvas where Clementine and Winston Churchill’s relationship plays out."

Behind the scenes...

Alliums in the Orchard Meadow at Chartwell

Meadow Restoration at Chartwell

We’re currently in the middle of a long-term project to restore a meadow at Chartwell, encouraging wildflowers and nature back to our gardens.

An image of the newly cleared view over the South border towards the Weald of Kent

Restoring the Chartwell views

Sir Winston Churchill famously bought his family home for the views and over the winter of 2019 and early 2020, we’re restoring those views back to Chartwell. The garden team have been hard at work already – find out what they’re up to and what’s being revealed.

The fully restored greenhouses at Chartwell from the outside with water-butt ready.

Chartwell’s ‘green’ Greenhouses

Thanks to your support (and drinking lots of coffee!) we’ve been able to restore the greenhouses at Chartwell and get them working more efficiently – with better sustainability – than ever.

Spring daffodils in front of Chartwell house — Visit Chartwell this spring

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Creating a Daff-idyll at Chartwell

See 29,000 daffodils as you arrive at the family home of Sir Winston Churchill as the nodding yellow flowers herald the start of spring. Don't miss the very special Winston Churchill double-headed daffodil!

Discover the Chartwell daffodils