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Chartwell

Informal gardens on hillside with glorious views over Weald of Kent. Water features and lakes together with red brick wall built by Sir Winston Churchill, former owner of Chartwell. Lady Churchill's rose garden. Avenue of golden roses runs down the centre of a must see productive kitchen garden.

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Chartwell

About Chartwell

Chartwell, in Westerham, was the family home of Sir Winston Churchill for over 40 years. It was Chartwell’s spectacular Wealden setting that first captivated Churchill and over the years he enjoyed a happy relationship with his little piece of Kent countryside, landscaping, painting and keeping animals. Churchill added his mark to the ancient landscape surrounding Chartwell by shaping the physical features, including the tranquil water garden and the colourful herbaceous borders. However, it was Lady Churchill who had the real eye for planting, creating beautiful beds full of pastel colours and heavy scents. The fragrant butterfly walk comes alive with colour and fluttering in the summer, whilst Lady Churchill’s elegant rose garden is awash with pretty tea roses. The National Trust gardeners started restoring the 1930s kitchen garden in 2004 and it now supplies the restaurant with fresh, tasty, seasonal produce. Its wonderful productivity is much celebrated at Chartwell and food, which always was at the very heart of this home, remains a central part of Chartwell life. For further information – and to see what events are taking place at Chartwell this year – visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chartwell or call 01732 868381.

Location details

Chartwell,
Westerham,
Kent,
TN16 1PS

Directions to Chartwell
Fork L off B2026 after 1½m.

Chartwell openings

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

  • Hard paths to Lady Churchill's rose garden and the terrace. Some steep slopes and steps.
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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Yes, coaches are accepted at Chartwell. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Chartwell. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Chartwell, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Chartwell are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Chartwell seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.