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ChartwellChartwell

Mapleton Road
Westerham
Kent
TN16 1PS Rainy Days Kent
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Phone: 01732 868381
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Family home of Sir Winston Churchill:
  • Home of Winston Churchill, the BBC's 'Greatest Briton'
  • Unrivalled collection of Churchill paintings, photographs and memorabilia
  • Beautiful rose and water gardens commissioned by the Churchills
  • Countryside walks with stunning views over the Weald
  • Productive vegetable garden, restored using original plans

Bought by Sir Winston for its magnificent views over the Weald of Kent to Sussex, Chartwell was his home and the place from which he drew inspiration from 1924 until the end of his life. The rooms and gardens remain much as they were when he lived here, with pictures, books, maps and personal mementoes strongly evoking the career and wide-ranging interests of this great statesman. The terraced hillside gardens reflect the importance to Churchill of the landscape and nature. They include the lakes he created, the water gardens where he fed his fish, Lady Churchill's Rose Garden and the Golden Rose Avenue – a Golden Wedding anniversary gift from their children which runs down the centre of the productive kitchen garden. Many of Sir Winston's paintings can be seen in the garden studio where talks are given most days about 'Painting as a Pastime'.

What's new this year
Specially commissioned portrait of Lady Soames, Winston and Clementine Churchill's youngest daughter, Mary. Late afternoon house tours on Thursdays (not bookable, not July and August)


Open:
House/garden
15 Mar–29 Jun 08 11–5 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
1 Jul–31 Aug 08 11–5 Closed Mondays Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
3 Sep–2 Nov 08 11–5 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
Restaurant
1 Feb–14 Mar 08 11–3 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
15 Mar–29 Jun 08 10:30–5 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
1 Jul–31 Aug 08 10:30–5 Closed Mondays Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
3 Sep–2 Nov 08 10:30–5 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
5 Nov–21 Dec 08 11–4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
27 Dec–31 Jan 09 11–3 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
Shop/garden
1 Feb–14 Mar 08 11–3 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
15 Mar--29 Jun* 11–5:30 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
1 Jul--31 Aug* 11–5:30 Closed Mondays Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
3 Sep--2 Nov* 11–5:30 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
5 Nov–21 Dec 08 11–4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
27 Dec–31 Jan 09 11–3 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
Car park
All year 9--5:30** Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
KEY:Only open on days shown above.
Admission by timed ticket to house, which should be purchased immediately on arrival but cannot be booked. Open BH Mons. Last admission 45mins before house closing. **Car park closes 5:30 (3:30 from 3 Nov–31 Jan 09) or dusk if earlier and is closed on 25 Dec. Garden open Nov–March, as above, weather and conditions permitting. *15 March–2 Nov garden closes 5

Other Information: Events - Lecture lunches, special tours, book signings, guided walks

Country walks - Three waymarked walks

Important note - Car park open for countryside access all year (except 25 Dec). Mansion being re-roofed late 2008. House less busy late afternoon

Shopping - NT shop with licence to sell alcohol. Plant sales

Dogs - On short leads in gardens

Parking - Parking, 250yds (pay & display). Year-round opening (except 25 Dec) for countryside access; gates locked at 5:30, March–Oct, 3:30 Nov–Feb 09. Coach park and disabled parking adjacent to main car park

Education - Suitable for school groups

Families & children - Baby-changing facilities. Hip-carrying infant seats for loan. Children's quiz/trail

Refreshments - Licensed restaurant in car park. Children's menu. Dispatch Box kiosk next to restaurant

Mobility information
Parking - In main car park, 200yds. Chartwell is sited on side of a steep valley, access from the car park via slopes and steps. Special arrangements to park near the house (space permitting) can be made on request (not coaches). Drop-off point
Building - 2 steps to entrance with handrail, ramp available. 5 wheelchairs. Ground floor has steps, very limited turning space. Not suitable for motorised wheelchairs. Stairs to other floors
WCs - adjacent to visitor centre, not in main block
Grounds - Partly accessible, slopes, some steps, grass paths
Shop - Level entrance
Refreshments - Ramped entrance. Stairs to function room
Visual information - Braille and large-print guide
Audio information - Induction loops in visitor centre, shop, restaurant and house

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