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The Adventures of Jock: Children's Trail

Follow Chartwell's furriest resident around the Chartwell gardens!

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

The original Jock was a gift to Winston Churchill on his 88th birthday.

Follow the paw prints around the gardens and take part in free family activities!

This is a free trail. Normal admission applies.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Children welcome

Meeting point

This trail takes place in the garden. You can collect your trail sheet from the Visitor Centre.

What to bring and wear

This trail takes place outdoors. Please dress suitably for cold or wet 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.

Contact info

Central Box Office

Upcoming events

Event

Chartwell Highlight Tours: 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 stories and his everlasting legacy.

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on
29 Jul to 30 Aug 2024
at
16:10 to 17:00
+ 23 other dates or times
Event

Meet the Rangers 

Join the Ranger team in the woods at Chartwell to learn about their vital conservation work on the wider estate and watch the historic practice of charcoal production using coppiced sweet chestnut.

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on
7 Aug to 8 Aug 2024
at
10:30 to 15:00
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Relaxed Session at Chartwell 

Pre-book an early morning quiet session to visit the house for a calmer experience.

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on
8 Aug to 10 Oct 2024
at
10:00 to 10:10
+ 5 other dates or times
Event

Chartwell Outdoor Cinema: Darkest Hour 

Join us for a very special screening of Darkest Hour at the Churchill family home.

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on
31 Aug 2024
at
18:45 to 22:20