Inspired by Chartwell Painting Exhibition
See the winning paintings from the ‘Inspired by Chartwell’ Painting Competition
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
In 2025, we invited amateur artists of all ages and experience to be inspired as Churchill was and enter their own paintings of the house, gardens or landscape at Chartwell into a competition to have their pieces displayed in Churchill’s studio throughout 2026.
A panel of judges selected the winning entries, and we are pleased to present them to our visitors as an exhibition in Churchill’s studio. The winning paintings are shown alongside Churchill’s works which number over 100 paintings.
Opening dates and times vary throughout the year, so please check our home page 'opening times' for the date you would like to visit.
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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Accessibility
There is step-free access to the studio via a steep slope. There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance and one stop to enter the ground floor area. Please see the AccessAble guide on the Chartwell homepage for more information.
- Meeting point
Purchase a Garden and studio ticket from the visitor centre or a House, garden and studio ticket if you would like to see the house as well. Check 'opening times' on the homepage.
- Suitability for children
Children welcome
- What to bring and wear
Indoor exhibition, but there is a short walk outside to reach the studio.
- Other
The house re-opens on 28 February 2026. Opening dates/times for the house and studio may vary from each other throughout the year. Check the opening times on the homepage to plan your visit.
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