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.

Autumn trees in full orange display at Chartwell

Kick up the leaves at Chartwell this autumn

Brilliant orange, red and yellow trees reflect into the Chartwell lake under blue skies in autumn — Autumn splendor at Chartwell

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

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

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

The blue Golden Orfe pond at Chartwell under blue skies in summer

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.

Pink roses grow in the bed of Lady Clementine's Rose Garden at Chartwell under blue skies with the house in the background

Lady Churchill's Rose Garden at Chartwell

Discover the quintessentially English feature of the Chartwell gardens, Lady Churchill's Rose Garden.

Terrace Lawn at Chartwell

Enjoy far-reaching views over the Chartwell estate from the Terrace Lawn. Relax in one of our chairs either out on the sunny lawn or in the cool shade of the tree, with views down to the lakes and woodland beyond.

An array of flowers in the cut-flower beds at Chartwell of all different sizes, shapes and colours

The Walled Garden at Chartwell

The walled garden gives us an intimate picture of history. Containing everything from fruit and veg to bright flowers, there's something for everyone inside the walls that Churchill himself built.

Purple catmint and golden roses border the walk down the Golden Rose Avenue under blue skies

The Golden Rose Avenue at Chartwell

Running through the centre of the walled garden is one of the most romantic features of Chartwell - the Golden Rose Avenue.

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.

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

Sedum in the autumn garden at Chartwell, a National Trust property in Kent — Sedum in the autumn garden at Chartwell

Autumn Garden Highlights At Chartwell

Exploring the outdoors at this time of year is always a joy, with fantastic fiery colours taking over the autumn borders and woodland. The gardens at Chartwell also offer fantastic views over the weald of Kent, allowing you to see for miles over the copper landscape.

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Walkies

Autumn woodland at Chartwell, a National Trust property in Kent

Autumn woodland walks

The woodland at Chartwell transforms into a fiery landscape as the leaves turn an array of ambers, reds and yellows before falling. Look out for autumnal fungi, such as the fly agaric with its distinctive red cap and white spots and enjoy the crunching of leaves underfoot.

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.

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.