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Chartwell Christmas Family Trail: Jock saves Christmas

Wrap up warm and explore Chartwell gardens this Christmas with our Family Trail!

  • Booking not needed
  • Admission applies

With Chartwell snowed under and the Churchills stuck in London, it’s up to Jock and his animal friends to get everything ready for Christmas! Follow the trail, complete fun activities at each stop, from decorating trees to preparing Christmas dinner and help bring festive cheer back to Chartwell. Little ones will love spotting the animals and collecting stamps on their trail sheet along the way.​

Trails cost £3.50 and include a prize. Extend your visit inside the house (house ticket needed) where each room celebrates Winston's love for animals from cherished pets to exotic and farmyard favourites​.

Garden activities are available 10am opening–4pm closing time (last entry 3.30pm). House opening times are 11am–3pm (last entry 2pm). Selected rooms in the house will be open and decorated for Christmas from 28 November to 4 January (excluding Christmas Eve and Christmas Day).

Every purchase you make at Chartwell helps the National Trust preserve & share the history, nature and beauty of this special place with everyone, for ever. Thank you for your continued support.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All Trail£3.50
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The basics

Suitability

Children welcome

Meeting point

Trail sheets can be purchased at the Visitor Centre

What to bring and wear

This trail takes place outdoors regardless of wet weather. Please dress suitably for potential wet or cold weather.

Accessibility

Hillside location with steps, unsuitable for mobility scooters. Blue Badge parking and drop-off available. Accessible toilets. Wheelchair accessible virtual house tour. Wheelchair available on first floor of house.

Other

Members park free. Non-members please pay where there are pay machines or please pay in the visitor centre. Accessible parking closest to the Visitor Centre on the middle row of the car park.

Upcoming events

Christmas at Chartwell 

Experience the magic and wonder of Christmas, across our house and gardens, with lavishly decorated trees, shiny baubles, festive music, delightful projections and an array of enchanting animal-themed displays.

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on
4 Jan 2026
at 11:00 to 15:00

Dog Walk at Chartwell with Clare Balding 

Broadcaster and author Clare Balding invites you and your beloved dog to join her for a winter walk at Chartwell.

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on
19 Jan 2026
at 10:00 to 12:00

Building Chartwell: An Architectural Outside Tour 

Discover the secrets behind Chartwell’s remarkable architecture on this outdoor tour.

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on
23 Jan to 22 Feb 2026
at 11:00 to 11:45+ 29 other dates or times

Volunteer Recruitment Coffee Morning 

Looking for your next adventure? Pop in for a cup of tea and a chat about volunteering.

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on
24 Jan to 27 Jan 2026
at 10:00 to 11:00+ 1 other date or time