Commemorating D-Day at Chartwell
- Published:
- 09 April 2024
Join us as we commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Discover the role Churchill played as wartime Prime Minister in the planning and preparation for the Normandy landings. In the house, previously unseen objects will reveal stories of D-Day and the campaign that followed. Families can learn about different aspects of how Operation Overlord unfolded as they venture around the gardens.
D-Day at Chartwell: Unfolding Operation Overlord
Saturday 25 May – Sunday 16 June 2024, 11 am – 3:40 pm
This year Chartwell are commemorating 80 years since D-Day.
Venture on an emotional journey as you enter the house and discover the central role Churchill played in the famous Second World War operation on 6 June 1944, known as Operation Overlord. The landings marked the start of the Allied invasion of Europe, with troops dropped on the beaches of Normandy before making their way deep into enemy territory.
“And what a plan!”
As you make your way through the house, look out for more objects in the collection related to the events of D-Day, such as a cartoon watercolour map of the Mulberry Harbour. Other highlights include a British army helmet, a relief model of Mulberry Harbour B and models of the ships used on D-Day.
D-Day at Chartwell: Unfolding Operation Overlord | National Trust
This vast operation is undoubtedly the most complicated and difficult that has ever occurred
Unfolding Operation Overlord Trail
Saturday 25 May – Sunday 16 June 2024, 10 am – 4 pm
Navigate around the garden to find out what happened on the 6th June 1944. With your families learn about the invasion of Normandy Beaches. Journey around the garden to find out more about the planes, tanks and boats that nobly fought on D-Day. Decipher your own morse code, create secret handshakes, and captain your own ship and work out the key to a successful mission this May half term.
May Half Term: Unfolding Operation Overlord Trail | National Trust
D-Day Operation Overlord Highlights Tour
Saturday 25 May – Sunday 16 June 2024, 4 pm - 4:45 pm
Booking Essential | £8.50 | Monday – Friday
Unfold the historic events of Operation Overlord, the code-name for D-Day with our knowledgeable stewards. In this out-of-hours tour you will be guided around the house where you can get up close to our collection, some of which has never been on public display before. As with all highlight tours you will also get exclusive access to Winston Churchills bedroom.
Please arrive 15 minutes before.