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.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Our conservators will be holding different live demonstrations with opportunities to ask questions about conservation and the collections at Chartwell.
Please bring along some spare change for our donation pot. It helps us to continue to look after the collections and care of Chartwell.
For several dates in September and October, our Conservation in Action focus will be on books. Thanks to a generous gift in will donation, Chartwell has been able to undertake a special book conservation project. This multi-year project has involved carefully assessing the condition of the books. The next steps will include the creation of shelf liners and book shoes. These measures help to support the ‘text blocks’ (the pages) of our books and balance the effects of gravity on the spines.
2–4 September 15–18 September 22–26 September 29–30 September 6–9 October
October’s additional Conservation in Action days cover preventative conservation across five days with different themes. The ever-popular Metals Monday returns on 6 October. Tuesday 7 October’s theme is inspired by autumn colour and some of our red objects. Wednesday 8 October’s seasonal theme is Creepy Crawlies and how we deal with the bugs and insects in historic homes. Thursday 9 October’s theme is the autumnal golden shade. Friday 10 October completes the week with a Freaky Friday look at some of the unusual objects in our collection.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Meeting point
Please purchase your timed ticket to the house in the Visitor Centre.
- Other
This is a free event, but normal house admission and timed-ticket entry slots will apply. Collect your timed-entry tickets from the visitor centre and present them to the greeter at the front of the house. Our volunteer stewards will help to direct you to where the Conservation in Action demonstrations will take place.
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.
Chartwell to Emmetts Circular guided walk with Sevenoaks Ramblers
Enjoy scenic views and woodlands on this free, guided walk led by Sevenoaks Ramblers.
‘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.
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.