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Head Ranger Guided Walks

Join a fascinating guided walk around the Chartwell estate with our Head Ranger, Fraser Williamson.

  • Booking essential

Our Head Ranger will guide participants on a 2-hour loop walk around the Estate at Chartwell.

Learn about the flora and fauna of the area. Find out more about the conservation work that rangers do at Chartwell and in the West Kent Countryside.

Subject to interest on the day, and following a short break, there will be an option to extend the walk for a further hour to follow the Mariners Hill loop trail.

Please note that the woodland paths are uneven, narrow in places and include steep inclines so a certain level of fitness is required for the walk.

The paths may be muddy, so please wear appropriate footwear. There are no resting places during the walk, so please bring your own refreshments or purchase something to take away from the café if required.

Booking is essential. Tickets are £8.50 per adult.

No pets please; assistance dogs permitted.

If you would like to explore the Gardens, Studio, Exhibition or House (closed 3 November until 27 November) after the walk, you will need to purchase an additional ticket at the Visitor Centre or have your National Trust membership card scanned.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All All£8.50

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Suitable for children aged 14+.

Meeting point

Please head to the Visitor Centre to show your tickets 15 minutes before the start. The walk will also finish here, allowing participants to visit the café afterwards.

What to bring and wear

Please dress for outdoors in autumn/winter. The paths may be muddy, so wear appropriate footwear.

Accessibility

This walk takes place in the woods so expect uneven paths, steep inclines and muddy surfaces. There are toilets at the start and end of the walk.

Upcoming events

Chartwell Christmas Family Trail: Jock saves Christmas 

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

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on
4 Dec 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 29 other dates or times

Churchill's Animals: Guided tour of Christmas in the House at Chartwell 

Join one of our expert volunteer guides on a tour of selected rooms in the house at Chartwell which are decorated for Christmas, each with a different animal theme.

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4 Dec to 23 Dec 2025
at 10:15 to 11:00+ 26 other dates or times

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 Dec 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
at 11:00 to 15:00+ 29 other dates or times

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop at Chartwell 

Get ready for Christmas and be creative with natural foliage to make your own stunning wreath.

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6 Dec 2025
at 10:00 to 12:00+ 1 other date or time