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.
Saturday 25 May – Sunday 16 June 2024, 10 am – 4 pm
Commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day at Chartwell, families can discover the events that took place with an adventurous free trail around the gardens. Along the way, there will be action-packed activities taking everyone back in time to 1944. Decipher Morse code, learn about the types of RAF planes flown on D-Day and the secret code British soldiers use to identify themselves in this original Operation Overlord trail.
May Half Term: Unfolding Operation Overlord Trail | National Trust
There's plenty of places to play and run around outdoors at Chartwell.
Be captivated by history and adventure in the treehouse at Chartwell. Climb up the two-storey structure to take in the lofty views before sliding back down to earth. As you play you'll learn the wonderful stories of the Churchill family, who enjoyed their own treehouse here over 90 years ago.
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.
Discover a rainbow of spring colour in our Easter trail through the gardens. Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. 29 March–14 April 10am-4pm. Normal admission plus £3 per trail.
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.
There are lots of things to do when you visit one of our family-friendly places. Find inspiration for days out and discover a range of activities for everyone.
Find inspiration for your next family day out in Kent, with nature-themed activities ranging from spotting fish to bug hotels.
Fancy running free in the fresh air, learning new skills and trying new things? Grab your gear and start your adventure.