


At the next roundabout take the first exit onto Oxted Road/A25. At the roundabout take the third exit onto the A22. M25 anti-clockwise: Exit at junction 6 on the M25. Beyond the gardens there is expansive woodland with looped trails and natural play areas, there is den building and a Canadian camp and opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.Īddress Mapleton Road, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1PS By road From M25 join the A25 and follow the brown signs with the National Trust oak leaf. They include the lakes he created, the kitchen garden and the Marycot, a playhouse designed for his youngest daughter Mary. The rooms in the house remain much as they were when he lived here, with pictures, books and personal mementoes while a special exhibition gives deeper insight into his life through 50 objects.Ĭhartwell’s hillside gardens reflect his love of landscape and nature. It remained important to him until his death in 1965. Here Churchill was a politician and statesman but also a husband, father, writer, painter and garden planner. He lived an exceptionally long political life and is both a celebrated and contested figure. He would go on to serve as Prime Minister twice, as a member of Parliament for over 60 years under five different monarchs and to lead Britain to victory in the Second World War. Winston and Clementine Churchill bought Chartwell in 1922 it would be their family home for the next forty years.īorn in 1874 Churchill started his life as a soldier and journalist and travelled the world. To explore more of the area and find other places to stay visit.The unauthorised flying of drones at our places isn’t permitted.Please note we have speed humps in our car park which may make it difficult for low body cars.Please leave your tents, gazebos and BBQs at home.Please find more information about what you can do with your dog under 'Things to see and do'. Assistance dogs only are welcome in the house, shop and café.There are water bowls at the restaurant and Visitor Centre. Dogs are allowed off the lead out in the wider estate under close supervision. Dogs on short leads are permitted within the gardens.Baby changing facilities available by the Visitor Centre and in the garden toilet block.Accessible toilets next to the Visitor Centre, on the first floor in the café as well as in the garden toilet block. Additional toilets located in garden past the Croquet Lawn. Main toilet block located behind the shop.Go to Eating and Shopping for more information. Our restaurant is open and is serving a range of hot and cold drinks, and food.
