National Lottery Open Week, 15-23 March 2025
To say thank you to the Lottery players who have made so much of our conservation work possible, we’re taking part in the National Lottery Open Week. Just present your lottery ticket or scratch card to explore Chartwell for free.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Enjoy free entry to Chartwell with a purchased National Lottery ticket from any National Lottery game.
You will need to bring one National Lottery ticket or scratch card for each adult to gain free entry. Up to 4 children under 18 can accompany ticket holders for free. All National Lottery games, including National Lottery draw-based games, Instant Win Games, and National Lottery scratch cards, purchased in-store and online or via the app, can be used. Children 5 years of age and younger get in free to all the places in our care as standard.
Entry to the house at Chartwell is via timed-entry tickets on a first-come, first-served basis. You can pre-book afternoon time slots via our website. Select the free member ticket option and enter ‘National Lottery Open Week’ when prompted to give your membership number.
For in person and pre-booked time-slots, please show your National Lottery ticket at the Visitor Centre when you arrive. The draw and purchase date on the ticket is not relevant. Both hard copy and digital tickets will be accepted. Each National Lottery ticket applies to the cost of entry only and does not cover the costs of car parking or tickets for the Highlights tours.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Children must be supervised at all times.
- Accessibility
Step free route available. Mostly hard surfaces around the property but some areas of grass. Steep inclines and steps in place. Minibus running on select days to front of house. Three rooms of the house are accessible by manual wheelchairs. There is a virtual tour in the sitting room that has further information on the rooms upstairs and the collection. Accessible toilets available.
- Other
Members park free but non-members will need to pay where there are pay machines or at the visitor centre. Campervans are welcome but not permitted to stay overnight. This offer is valid at many National Trust places from 15-23 March 2025 only. Not all places are able to participate, and some are only able to take part for a few days. Please check before you travel. At some places, you may be required to pre-book your visit and car parking. This promotion may not be valid for ticketed events and is not valid for events or tours where a separate charge applies. Separate tickets should be booked and purchased if you would like to attend during your free visit. The National Trust has the right to refuse entry in the unlikely event of venues reaching capacity, as well as unforeseen circumstances
Upcoming events
Chartwell Winter Guided Walks
Wrap up warm and join a fascinating guided walk around the Chartwell estate with our Head Ranger.
Chartwell Highlights Tour: Leadership and Legacy
Join one of our expert volunteer guides on an intimate tour of select rooms in the house at Chartwell, focusing on Sir Winston Churchill's leadership in times of both peace and war, and the lasting impact of his legacy.
Easter egg hunt at Chartwell 2025
This Easter, go on an Easter Hive Hunt and learn about honeybees at Chartwell.
Chartwell to Emmetts Circular guided walk with Sevenoaks Ramblers
Enjoy scenic views, woodlands and spring flowers on this free, guided walk led by Sevenoaks Ramblers.