Chartwell

Beautiful coastal stretches, weatherboard houses overlooking shingle beaches, castles and country estates spread out over rolling hills, and vineyards and orchards laden with fruit just ripe for the picking. Discover the charms of Kent, otherwise known as the Garden of England, on this 3-day tour. Traveling by comfortable minivan with a professional driver-guide, visit sleepy villages and the seaside towns of Deal, Whitstable and Walmer; see historical castles and the White Cliffs of Dover; and taste cider and wine produced in Kent. Numbers limited to 16, ensuring a small-group experience.

Visit Chartwell, Sir Winston Churchill’s former home, without the fixed timings of a group tour or having to arrange independent train, cab, or bus transport, with this private trip from London. Travel smoothly to rural Kent, and enjoy as long as you please to explore the house and gardens—left as in Churchill’s time. Plus, tailor the itinerary around you, perhaps adding lunch (own expense) at Chartwell or nearby.

Visit Chartwell in December and step back in time to a Christmas in the family home of Sir. Winston Churchill. The private excursion from London includes transport and admission to the National Trust property, which has been carefully preserved over the years since the family lived there. Explore the grounds and the walled garden, and browse the house to see original artifacts belonging to Churchill. A stop for a Christmas lunch on-site or in a pub in nearby Westerham can be arranged.

Follow in the footsteps of one of Britain’s most legendary historic figures, Sir Winston Churchill, with a visit to his former home, Chartwell House. This private day tour offers the chance to explore his lavish family estate, stroll the beautiful gardens, peek into Churchill’s art studio, and indulge in a traditional cream tea (own expense).

This 3 Day Tour traces the life of Britain's greatest leader, Sir Winston Churchill. On Day 1 we visit the the places in Central London that were important in his life including Parliament Square and the Churchill War Rooms near Horseguards Parade. En route we will see many of London's famous sights. On Day 2 we visit the magnificent Blenheim Palace, near Oxford, where he was born and the picturesque Bladon village, where he is buried. We also have the option of visiting Oxford in the afternoon. On Day 3 we visit Chartwell House, in Kent, the place where he spent most of his adult life and where he raised a family with his beloved wife, Clementine. This tour can be run in any order and indeed can be broken down as three separate days.

Trace the life of Sir Winston Churchill on a private day trip from London, all without any transportation worries and with a personal guide for insight you’d probably miss if alone. Travel by private vehicle to Chartwell, Churchill’s one-time home in Kent, and tour the house and gardens. Then, visit London's Churchill War Rooms, the underground lair where the great man and his team planned Allied World War II operations.

Visit the family home of Sir Winston Churchill on a private full-day tour from London to Chartwell House. Skip the hassles of London traffic as you ride by private vehicle from Bromley through the English countryside to Chartwell House. Tour the Churchill home to see highlights like his office and art studio, family artifacts, and historical photos and paintings. Have time to purchase lunch before returning to London.

Special Private Winter Season Tour to Chartwell From London - The home of Sir Winston Churchill. Between the months of November to late February the House is closed to the public for conservation and cleaning. But fear not! You can still enjoy a private tour to Sir Winston's Estate, Art Studio, Exhibition and beautiful grounds with your own guide. You will still be able to see his home up close, but there is no entry inside. Your guide will tour the grounds with you and share the history of this much loved home. "A day away from Chartwell is a day wasted" Highlights • See over 100 of Churchill's original paintings in his Art Studio • Explore the gardens and grounds designed by Sir Winston Churchill • Shop for Churchill books and souvenirs • Visit the charming nearby village of Westerham to see Sir Winston's Statue • Lunch on site or at a village pub (own expense)

You will be collected and returned from a pre arranged Central London location, at a time of your choice and taken to Kent (The Garden of England) and explore Chartwell, We will start in the extensive Grounds and Gardens, then on a timed ticket, enter and explore the 16th century Elizabethan Manor house that was to become the home of Sir Winston Churchill and his family – the place that inspired him from 1924 until his last days. PLEASE NOTE THIS TOUR IS SEASONAL, THE HOUSE IS CLOSED DURING THE WINTER MONTHS After a fantastic and relaxing day in the country, return by air conditioned Licensed London Taxi to either your hotel or Central London location of your choice.

This intimate private tour is the perfect way to visit Chartwell as it offers you a pick-up and return from a location of your choice, the chance to explore Chartwell with someone who is passionate about Sir Winston Churchill and all the awe-inspiring accomplishments that he achieved from this modest country estate. A giant of history and instrumental in the success of the Allies in the Second World War, the world we live in owes much to Sir Winston and his vision of a free and united Europe. Many of Sir Winston's greatest achievements, including the writing of his Nobel Prize-winning memoirs, took place at Chartwell. Much changed and expanded upon by Sir Winston, Chartwell was, in places, built by Churchill who had a hand in expanding and extending the main house to building the brick walls in the kitchen garden. This tour offers you the chance not only to explore the house and grounds but discover, with the help of your guide, how Churchill created a much-loved family home.

A private VIP day tour with your own Driver and Guide from Central London to iconic WW2 and Battle of Britain sites in the beautiful Kent countryside. Explore the private world of Winston Churchill with a tour to the place most dear to his heart, his home Chartwell. Situated in ‘The Garden of England’, his beautifully appointed yet homely country house is the scene of some of the most significant meetings in British history. Visit the gardens so carefully curated by Clementine and see many of Winston’s paintings, which fill both the house and his studio in the grounds. What could be more English than a traditional Pub. A stop at ‘The White Hart’, is even more special since this is where the RAF pilots enjoyed their limited time off between missions. The rest of the day will be spent at Biggin Hill. The most famous airfield of the Battle of Britain. Get up close to Spitfires and Hurricanes in the world famous heritage hanger. Spitfire flights available subject to availability.

Tours pick up and drop off at clients’ hotel. Tour pick up times are flexible but MUST be advised at time of booking. Tours do not include entrance fees. Suggested entrance tickets have been provided as a separate charge with each tour. Your route takes you through Kent, known as the Garden of England and on to Canterbury with its fine Norman Cathedral, also the scene of the murder of Thomas Becket before a visit to Dover with its white cliffs and castle. In the afternoon you will visit Leeds Castle, arguably the most beautiful castle in England. It was built in the middle of a lake and was home to the medieval Queens of England. Next visit either Chartwell, home of Sir Winston Churchill for over 49 years or Knole, one of the largest private houses in England, with it’s famous collection of 17th and 18th century furniture.