‘Churchill: Image and Power’ exhibition at Chartwell
Explore the newly restored Uniform Room and see Churchill's recently conserved clothing items in a special new display.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Discover how Britain’s wartime Prime Minister became one of the most recognisable figures of the 20th century.
Thanks to generous donations and legacies from our supporters, the Uniform Room at Chartwell has been transformed. We are now able to showcase Sir Winston Churchill’s recently conserved uniforms on specially designed mannequins. These have been carefully posed to reflect how he stood, walked, or addressed a crowd.
See Churchill’s Siren Suit, the precursor to the onesie featured in the National Trust’s new book ‘100 Things to Wear’ as well as iconic uniforms and items which have never been exhibited to the public before.
To be among the first to see the newly restored room and uniforms before this part of the house is closed for winter conservation, purchase a timed-entry ticket for the house from the Visitor Centre before 2 November. The house is open on a timed-ticketed, self-led basis from 11.00am and last entry is at 3.40pm.
House tickets can be purchased from 10am on the day in the Visitor Centre on a first come, first served basis. When you arrive, the Visitor Welcome team will offer you the next available time slot.
To help those travelling from further away, a limited number of house tickets for afternoon timeslots are available to book in advance. Please see the ‘Planning your visit to Chartwell’ page of our website for further information.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Children welcome
- Meeting point
Purchase a timed-entry ticket to the house from the Visitor Centre. Head to the front of the house at your appointed time to show your tickets for a self-led visit to the house.
- What to bring and wear
Indoor exhibition, but there is a short walk outside to reach the house.
- Accessibility
The Uniform Room is located on an upper level of the house, via several steps. Access to the house is outside along a footpath leading from the Visitor Centre and via a few steps. Subject to availability, there is a minibus service from the Visitor Centre to the front of the house. Otherwise, please enquire on the day of your visit about a drive and drop off alternative.
- Other
Please note that during the festive season, selected rooms in other parts of the house will be decorated and open to the public. The house and Uniform Room will re-open again fully in March 2026.
Upcoming events
'Inspired by Chartwell' Painting Competition
This summer, amateur artists of all ages are encouraged to be inspired by Chartwell with a chance to have their painting displayed in Sir Winston Churchill’s studio.
Summer at Chartwell with Little People, BIG DREAMS®
Encouraging kids to ‘be bold, be brave’ and ‘dream big’, don’t miss this trail Little People, BIG DREAMS® at Chartwell this summer. Please note Chartwell is closed 1 September.
Conservation in Action at Chartwell
See Chartwell a little differently and learn about the preventive conservation our Collections team undertake to ensure the preservation of Sir Winston Churchill's heritage.
Chartwell Highlights Tour: Churchill the Artist
Join one of our expert volunteer guides on an intimate tour of select rooms in the house at Chartwell, exploring Sir Winston Churchill’s relationship with art and his life through his paintings.