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Chartwell
Chartwell Review
A grand Victorian mansion with views over the Weald, Chartwell was the home of Sir Winston Churchill from 1924 until his death in 1965. Virtually everything has been kept as it was when he lived here, with his pictures, books, photos, and maps. There's even a half-smoked cigar that the World War II prime minister never finished. Churchill was an amateur artist, and his paintings show a softer side of the stiff-upper-lipped statesman. Admission to the house is by timed ticket available only the day of your visit. Be sure to explore the rose gardens and take one of the walks in the nearby countryside.
- Address: Off B2026, Westerham, TN16 1PS | Map It
- Phone: 01732/866368
- Cost: £12.90; garden only £6.50
- Hours: Mid-Mar.--June and Sept.--late Oct., Wed.--Sun. 11--5; July and Aug., Tues.--Sun. 11--5; last admission 45 min before closing
- Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
- Location: Chartwell
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