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Kent

Chartwell

Family home and garden of Sir Winston Churchill

Mapleton Road, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1PS

View up to the house at Chartwell, lit by winter sun, with a frosty lawn and borders in the foreground

Important notice

Mapleton Road from Four Elms is closed 29 & 30 November. Chartwell can still be accessed from Hosey Common or via Puddledock Lane. Christmas house tickets are available from the Visitor Centre on the day on a first come, first served basis.

Planning your visit

The house at Chartwell, Kent
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Planning your visit to Chartwell 

To help us protect the precious collection at Chartwell, you'll need a timed ticket to enter the house. Discover how to get yours and find out more about planning your visit.

Images shows an antique rocking horse in front of an illuminated Christmas tree at Basildon Park, with wrapped gifts under the tree and a festive garland in the background
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A Storybook Christmas at Chartwell 

For Christmas 2023, the house at Chartwell will be lavishly decorated and there will be a magical trail through the Walled Garden.

A family on a winter walk along a path with lights at Chartwell, Kent
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Family-friendly things to do at Chartwell 

Keep the whole family busy with a visit to Chartwell. There's so much to see with 80 acres of grounds to explore and plenty of fun and games to discover.

Dog walking in the woods at Quarry Bank
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Visiting Chartwell with your dog 

Chartwell is a three pawprint rated place. Bring your four-legged friend along on a short lead for a stroll around the garden or go for a roam in the woods. Find out more about where you can and can't take your dog.

A volunteer guide talking to a visitor in a wheelchair in the garden at Chartwell, Kent
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Accessibility at Chartwell 

Chartwell is located on a hillside, meaning some visitors may have difficulty navigating certain areas. We've listed a few important points below in relation to access at Chartwell to help you plan your visit. A full access statement can be downloaded on the homepage.

A group of adults admiring the Library in the house at Chartwell, Kent
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Group visits to Chartwell 

Groups are welcome throughout the year at Chartwell. Find out about what's available and how to book.

The Nobel Prize in Literature presentation folder, which was awarded to Winston Churchill in 1953 at Chartwell, Kent
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Learning with Chartwell 

Bring your school along for a self-guided visit around the family home of Sir Winston Churchill or book one of our knowledgeable volunteers to deliver a community talk.

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Chartwell map 

Take a look at the map of Chartwell to help plan your visit.