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.
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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
Chartwell ‘Steps to Wellbeing’ walk with Sevenoaks District Council
Get active and socialise with a 45-minute circular walk around Mariners Hill taking in stunning countryside and woodlands.
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop at Chartwell
Get ready for Christmas and be creative with natural foliage to make your own stunning wreath.
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.
Carols at Chartwell
Enjoy live Christmas music in the grounds at Chartwell from a variety of musical groups performing on different dates throughout the festive season.