Chartwell Highlights Tour: Leadership and Legacy
Join one of our expert volunteer guides on an intimate tour of select rooms in the house at Chartwell, focusing on Sir Winston Churchill's leadership in times of both peace and war, and the lasting impact of his legacy.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
Running Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays), our highlights tour takes you around the house at Chartwell with one of our knowledgeable volunteer guides.
Please note that as this is a highlights tour, it doesn't include access to all rooms of the house as a regular visit would. Those wanting to see the whole house will need to obtain a timed ticket to visit the house on a self-guided basis. Please also note, that the 'Leadership and Legacy' tour route for 2025 does not include access into Sir Winston Churchill's bedroom.
If you wish to also visit the gardens and estate, please feel free to arrive earlier than the time listed which is for the tour only. Normal admission into the gardens will still apply.
Please collect tickets at least ten minutes before the time stated. Tickets may be released to the public if not collected on time.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895 The time listed is for your entry into the house, not the site. Please arrive anytime from 10am.
- Suitability
Children must be supervised at all times.
- Meeting point
Please head to the Visitor Centre on arrival with your booking details to collect your tickets.
- What to bring and wear
Indoor event.
- Accessibility
The tour includes several steps both between rooms and up staircases. Visitors should be prepared to be standing for 45 minutes.
- Other
• Please book one ticket per person. Children under 5 don’t need a ticket. • Members park free but non-members will need to pay where there are pay machines or at the visitor centre. Campervans are welcome but not permitted to stay overnight. • If you arrive late, we can’t guarantee you entry. • Check the property website before you travel to see which facilities are open for your visit. • Tickets are for your use and cannot be resold.
Upcoming events
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Chartwell to Westerham Circular guided walk with Sevenoaks Ramblers
Enjoy scenic views and woodlands on this free, guided walk led by Sevenoaks Ramblers.
Conservation in Action at Chartwell
See Chartwell a little differently and learn about the preventive conservation our Collections team undertake to ensure the preservation of Sir Winston Churchill's heritage.
Chartwell Highlights Tour: 'This is your victory' VE Day
On May 8, 1945, Winston Churchill stood overlooking Whitehall and declared ‘This is your victory’, but as the gathered crowds cheered and waved there seemed no doubt as to where their gratitude lay.