Sir Winston Churchill's beloved family home
Chartwell
The story
Chartwell was Winston Churchill's home for over forty years, from 1922 until shortly before his death. He bought it for the views over the Weald of Kent — and it's easy to see why he fell in love with it.
The house is kept much as it was in the Churchill family's day: his study, his paintings, his Nobel Prize and the desk where he wrote many of his famous speeches. The studio in the garden holds the largest collection of his paintings anywhere.
What you'll see
- Churchill's study and the rooms as the family left them
- The garden studio with his paintings
- Sweeping views over the Weald of Kent
- The lakes, black swans and walled garden
Paul's take
"For anyone with an interest in Churchill, Chartwell is a must — it feels as though he's just popped out for a walk. With the House opening at 11am, this is a great start to your day in the Kent countryside."
Visit Chartwell with Paul
Pair it with another of Kent's great houses and a country pub lunch — £299 for up to 4 people, your day, your way.