Heritage Open Days: Beyond the plants: the people behind Chartwell's garden
Discover the garden at Chartwell where history and beauty merge. Hear how the Churchills brought their own creativity to the landscape and stories of the gardeners who worked to bring their vision to life.
- Booking advisable
- Free event
As part of Heritage Open Days theme, explore the garden at Chartwell on this outdoor tour. Hear about how the formal gardens we know today came to be. Discover how the passions and interests of Winston and Clementine Churchill are reflected in the landscape they shaped. Our guides will share stories of those who dedicated their working lives to caring for the gardens and ensuring the Churchills' vision was fulfilled.
Spaces are limited so please book your free ticket early.
The tour will take 45 minutes.
Times
The basics
- Booking number
Call 0344 249 1895
- Accessibility
The tour includes steps
- Meeting point
Please enter the garden via the visitor centre. The team will direct you where to go.
- Suitability for children
The content is aimed at an adult audience but children are welcome.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear clothing appropriate to the weather as the tour takes place outdoors.
Upcoming events
British Sign Language (BSL) Deaf-Led Chartwell Highlights Tour
Join a BSL Deaf-led tour of selected rooms of the house at Chartwell.
‘Churchill: Image and Power’ exhibition at Chartwell in the Uniform Room
Explore the restored Uniform Room and see Churchill's recently conserved clothing items in a special display.
Inspired by Chartwell Painting Exhibition
See the winning paintings from the ‘Inspired by Chartwell’ Painting Competition
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.