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Christmas Fair at Chartwell

Get into the festive spirit at Chartwell's Christmas Fair. Find the perfect Christmas gift from a selection of handmade crafts and local produce.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

The Chartwell Festive fair returns this year, Thursday 20 to Sunday 23 November. Browse a wide range of local gifts from crafts, art and accessories to food and drink, all from undercover stalls. Our National Trust shop and café will also be open for shopping and refreshments.

The market is free to attend, though normal admission applies to the gardens, exhibition and studio.

Please note that the house will be closed throughout this period. Select rooms of the house will be open and decorated for Christmas 28 November–4 January (except Christmas Eve/Christmas Day). Entry is by timed ticket only, available on the day from the Visitor Centre on a first come first served basis.

Times

The basics

Suitability

Children are welcome.

Meeting point

Head to the marquee on the terrace outside the café on arrival.

What to bring and wear

Wrap up warm for winter weather.

Accessibility

Accessible toilet by the Visitor Centre.

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