Chartwell

Chartwell is the country home in Kent associated with Sir Winston Churchill, acquired by him in 1922 and preserved today as a National Trust property reflecting his life and work.

Churchill purchased the property in the early 1920s, used it as a family home and retreat across decades, and created much of the garden landscape and studio spaces there. After his death the house was transferred to the National Trust and opened to the public as a historic house and garden.

Chartwell lies near Westerham in Kent, southeast England, set in a rural landscape of rolling hills within commuting distance of London.

• Ownership history: Bought by Winston Churchill in 1922 and retained by him and his family through his lifetime; transferred to the National Trust in 1966 and now managed as a house museum.
• Visitor note: The site preserves Churchill's studio and many of his paintings; timed-entry or guided access is commonly used for interior rooms while gardens are open seasonally.

What to See #

• The House: The main house containing Churchill's study, private rooms and displays of personal items and paintings collected or created by Sir Winston Churchill.
• Gardens and studio: The formal gardens, lakeside walks and Churchill's painting studio located within the surrounding grounds that he developed.