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Discover more at Chartwell
Find out when Chartwell is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Keep the whole family busy with a visit to Chartwell. There's so much to see with 80 acres of grounds to explore and plenty of fun and games to discover.
20 July-1 September, 10:00-16:30.
This summer, follow the paw prints of Chartwell's favourite furry resident and take part in free family activities around the gardens. Collect your trail sheet from the Visitor Centre.
Friday 27 September, 17:30-21:00
Join us on the Parkland at Chartwell for a special screening of blockbuster musical Wonka, presented by Cinestock. As the sun sets, enjoy live music acts before the film begins at approximately 7pm. Bring blankets, cushions and chairs but please leave food, drink, gazebos, and pets at home. Snack and refreshment stands will be available to purchase food and drinks on the night.
There's plenty of places to play and run around outdoors at Chartwell.
Be captivated by history and adventure in the treehouse at Chartwell. The Churchill family enjoyed their own treehouse here over 90 years ago. Children will love to climb up the two-storey structure to take in the lofty views before sliding back down to earth.
Head up to the Old Quarry to discover our swings. Each swing is engraved with the names and nicknames of Winston Churchill's children. How high can you go? Don't forget to bring an adult to do the pushing. You can also have a go on the seesaws - made by our countryside team using wood from the estate.
During the Second World War, bombs allegedly fell on the estate at Chartwell as the planes left London. The crater left behind by one of these bombs is just the place to have some family fun. Can you use the ropes to escape the crater? Only one way to find out.
Canadians camped out in the woods at Chartwell during the Second World War. When there was an air raid they would cover up the lakes, so the German pilots wouldn't recognise Chartwell from the air. Hold your own camp here, relax in the hammocks, 'cook' up a storm and plot your adventure.
In our Walled Garden is the famous(ish) Chickenham Palace. It's home to all kinds of bantam chickens, each with their unique colouring and feathering. Which one will be your favourite?
In a corner of the Walled Garden at Chartwell, you’ll find the enchanting ‘Marycot’, a little brick house built by Winston Churchill for his daughter Mary. A great place to play and let your imagination run wild.
Find out when Chartwell is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
The original Jock was a gift to Winston Churchill on his 88th birthday. Follow the paw prints of Chartwell's favourite furry resident and take part in free family activities around the gardens. 20 July-1 September, 10:00-16:30.
Enjoy the views that the Churchills chose Chartwell for, and explore the garden they created and loved, from Lady Churchill’s Rose Garden, to the Walled Garden Sir Winston helped build.
Enjoy family-friendly fun and outdoor play in the fresh air at Emmetts Garden, all set against a backdrop of glorious Edwardian garden, on one of the highest points of the Kentish Weald.
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Fancy running free in the fresh air, learning new skills and trying new things? Grab your gear and start your adventure.