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.
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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Children welcome
- Meeting point
Please purchase your timed ticket to the house from the Visitor Centre.
- Accessibility
Ask at the Visitor Centre about the availability of the mobility taxi or a drive and drop off to the front of the house. Please note, there are stairs throughout the house.
- 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
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.
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’.
‘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