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 in 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 Churchill's 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
Chartwell 60: The 60th anniversary of Chartwell's opening to the public
In 2026, we’re celebrating 60 years since Chartwell opened to the public on 22 June 1966. Discover our past, celebrate the present and contribute your own memories to our special anniversary display for ‘Chartwell 60’.
Chartwell 60 - Your Chartwell Memories
Share your favourite Chartwell memories this summer. From May to July, we’re gathering a record of the moments that makes this place special, and in September, we’ll bring them together in a special outdoor display for everyone to enjoy.
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.
‘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.