Chartwell
Westerham, West Kent
Image: ChartwellChartwell was the family home of Sir Winston Churchill, on a hillside near Westerham. Walk through rooms of the family house, see the largest collection of Churchill's paintings in his studio, and explore the rose garden, walled garden and woodland that inspired him. Allow half a day, and book a timed ticket for the house.
Highlights
- Rooms of the Churchill family home
- Studio with the largest collection of Churchill's paintings
- Rose garden and walled garden
- Woodland walks
- Landemare Café
Good to know
- A timed ticket is needed to enter the house
- Dogs on short leads are welcome in the garden and the Lady Soames Room of the café; only assistance dogs in the house, studio and shop
- Lockers for large bags need a £1 coin
Getting there
Chartwell, Mapleton Road, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1PSParking: £6 per car; £10 per minibus or coach.
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What's on at Chartwell
Image: ChartwellInspired by Chartwell Painting Exhibition
The Inspired by Chartwell painting exhibition displays winning entries from an amateur painting competition alongside over 100 paintings by Winston Churchill in his studio at Chartwell, near Westerham. It runs from 1 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, with opening times varying by date. It suits families, couples and groups visiting the house and gardens.
Image: National TrustChristmas Market at Chartwell
Local makers and food producers sell handmade gifts in a covered marquee at Chartwell over four days in late November. The estate shop, one of the largest in the National Trust, is open for Churchill-themed presents. Buy a garden ticket if you want to hear the live carols in the grounds at the weekend.
Image: ChartwellI Follow the Fox festive family trail at Chartwell
A winter trail through Chartwell's garden based on Rob Biddulph's picture book I Follow the Fox. Children track the little fox from stop to stop, with a seasonal activity at each one, then hand in their sheet at the visitor centre for a prize. It opens a week before the house is decorated for Christmas.
Image: National TrustChurchill's Colourful Christmas at Chartwell
Winston Churchill's family home is decorated with a theme inspired by his love of painting, with colourful trees, lights and displays through the rooms. Children can follow a festive trail based on Rob Biddulph's picture book I Follow the Fox. Live carols are performed in the garden on selected weekends.
Image: ChartwellRob Biddulph Festive Family Activity Trail at Chartwell
A festive family activity trail through the garden at Chartwell in Westerham, following the fox from Rob Biddulph's picture book I Follow the Fox. The trail runs throughout December 2026, and booking is recommended. Times and prices are on the event page.
Image: ChartwellPaint Jock the cat: festive family painting workshop at Chartwell
A two-hour painting session where children make a canvas portrait of Jock, the marmalade cat Winston Churchill adored, with a practising artist showing them the techniques. Everything is supplied and the finished canvas goes home with you. It suits beginners as well as keen young painters.
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Image: Emmetts GardenEmmetts Garden
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