Chartwell House

Chartwell House

Family Home and garden of Sir Winston Churchill

Chartwell, the much-loved home of Sir Winston Churchill. Upon arrival, we will begin with a talk and

enjoy coffee or tea, followed by afternoon tea. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to

explore the stunning countryside, stroll through the lakeside gardens, visit Churchill’s art studio, and

tour the house at your leisure.

Winston and Clementine Churchill bought Chartwell in 1922; it would be their family home for the next

forty years.

Born in 1874 Churchill started his life as a soldier and journalist and travelled the world. 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. He lived an exceptionally long political

life and is both a celebrated and contested figure.

He loved Chartwell. Here Churchill was a politician and statesman but also a husband, father, writer,

painter and garden planner. It remained important to him until his death in 1965. 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.

Chartwell’s hillside gardens reflect his love of landscape and nature. They include the lakes he created,

the kitchen garden and the Marycot, a playhouse designed for his youngest daughter Mary. 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.

Pick-Up Times:

You'll receive a Final Confirmation a few days before with a Departure time from your chosen

pick-up location, this is because we finalise a pick-up route and timetable once all bookings have

been received.

Important Information:

Timetable and Pickup Route

You will receive a Final Confirmation a few days before your trip, which will include your specific departure

time from your chosen pickup location. This is because we finalise the pickup route and timetable once all

bookings have been received.

Accessibility:

If you have mobility issues, please inform us in advance, as we occasionally use a double-decker bus during

high demand. Kindly let us know if you require assistance or cannot climb stairs.

Seating and Upgrade Options

Seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. We will do our best to accommodate your preferences.

Upgrade Options:

Select Your Preferred Seat:

Due to high demand for seats near the front, we now offer an upgrade to reserve specific seats in rows 2-5

for an additional £3.00 per person. This allows you to choose your preferred seat closer to the front of the coach.

Front Row Seats:

If you wish to reserve a front row seat, it is available for an additional £6.00 per person.

Please let us know in advance if you would like to upgrade your seating. We’ll do our best to meet your preferences

and ensure a comfortable journey.

NEW Feeder service

There will be occasions when we provide a feeder vehicle to collect you and transport you to meet the main coach.

This will allow us to minimise the pick up times.