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Chartwell
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Mapleton Road Westerham, TN16 1PS |
Tel: +44 (0)1732 868381 Fax: +44 (0)1732 868193 |
Owner: The National Trust
The family home for over forty years of Britain's famous wartime Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill and his wife Clementine from 1924 until the end of his life, Chartwell owes its attraction not only to its historical links but also to the beauty of its surroundings, with stunning views over the Weald, which became the place from which Sir Winston drew inspiration.
Visitors are welcomed to a house which remains very much as it was when Churchill lived there, with daily newspapers, fresh flowers and the dining room set for afternoon tea. The furnishings will evoke memories for older generations, while many items in the house will bring history to life for younger visitors. There are also many personal reminders of the great man himself, ranging from family photographs and memorabilia, uniforms and insignia to his extensive library.
In the lovely gardens visitors can wander round lawns and terraces with spectacular views over the Weald of Kent. There are black swans on the lake, and a water garden with ponds containing golden orfe like the ones Churchill loved to feed. The Golden Rose Walk was a gift to Sir Winston and Lady Churchill from their children for their Golden Wedding anniversary. Visitors can also see Sir Winston's famous brick walls, the "Marycot" playhouse which he built for his children, still a "children only" area, and the studio containing many of his paintings.
Opening Times - 2010:
House:
13th March - 31st October: Wednesday - Sunday, 11 am - 5 pm
7th July - 24th August: Tuesday - Sunday, 11 am - 5 pm
Garden/shop & restaurant :
1st January - 12th March: Wednesday - Sunday, 11 am - 4 pm
13th March - 31st October: Wednesday - Sunday, 10.45 am - 5 pm
7th July - 24th August: Tuesday - Sunday, 10.45 am - 5 pm
3rd November - 19th December: Wednesday - Sunday, 11 am - 4 pm
20th - 24th December: Monday - Friday, 11 am - 4 pm
27th - 31st December: 11 am - 4 pm
Catering kiosk:
1st July - 31st August: daily, 11 am - 4 pm
Last admission 45 minutes before house closing.
Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets) - 2010:
Adult - £11.80 (£10.60)
Child - £5.90 (£5.30)
Family - £29.50 (£26.50)
Pre-booked groups (15+): (£9.80)
Garden & studio only:
Adult - £5.90 (£5.30)
Child - £2.95 (£2.65)
Family - £14.75 (£13.25)
Groups: (£4.90)
Winter Gardens:
Adult - £3 (£2.70)
Child - £1.50 (£1.35)
More information on the garden can be found on The Gardens Guide.
Visitors are welcomed to a house which remains very much as it was when Churchill lived there, with daily newspapers, fresh flowers and the dining room set for afternoon tea. The furnishings will evoke memories for older generations, while many items in the house will bring history to life for younger visitors. There are also many personal reminders of the great man himself, ranging from family photographs and memorabilia, uniforms and insignia to his extensive library.
In the lovely gardens visitors can wander round lawns and terraces with spectacular views over the Weald of Kent. There are black swans on the lake, and a water garden with ponds containing golden orfe like the ones Churchill loved to feed. The Golden Rose Walk was a gift to Sir Winston and Lady Churchill from their children for their Golden Wedding anniversary. Visitors can also see Sir Winston's famous brick walls, the "Marycot" playhouse which he built for his children, still a "children only" area, and the studio containing many of his paintings.
Opening Times - 2010:
House:
13th March - 31st October: Wednesday - Sunday, 11 am - 5 pm
7th July - 24th August: Tuesday - Sunday, 11 am - 5 pm
Garden/shop & restaurant :
1st January - 12th March: Wednesday - Sunday, 11 am - 4 pm
13th March - 31st October: Wednesday - Sunday, 10.45 am - 5 pm
7th July - 24th August: Tuesday - Sunday, 10.45 am - 5 pm
3rd November - 19th December: Wednesday - Sunday, 11 am - 4 pm
20th - 24th December: Monday - Friday, 11 am - 4 pm
27th - 31st December: 11 am - 4 pm
Catering kiosk:
1st July - 31st August: daily, 11 am - 4 pm
Last admission 45 minutes before house closing.
Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets) - 2010:
Adult - £11.80 (£10.60)
Child - £5.90 (£5.30)
Family - £29.50 (£26.50)
Pre-booked groups (15+): (£9.80)
Garden & studio only:
Adult - £5.90 (£5.30)
Child - £2.95 (£2.65)
Family - £14.75 (£13.25)
Groups: (£4.90)
Winter Gardens:
Adult - £3 (£2.70)
Child - £1.50 (£1.35)
More information on the garden can be found on The Gardens Guide.
| National Trust | Gardens | Dogs Allowed |
| Disabled Access | Refreshments | Picnics |
| Guides | Meals Available | Conferences |
| Shop | Corporate/Hospitality/Functions | Parking |
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