Churchill's home, Chartwell and Hever Castle
Contrasts of Hever Castle with wonderful Italianate gardens and country home of our wartime Prime Minister
Full day duration (9 hrs)
Private driver-guided tour
Customisable itinerary
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Churchill's home, Chartwell and Hever Castle
Nestled down an old country lane is Hever Castle and Garden, a small romantic castle surrounded by spectacular award-winning Italian style gardens, once home to Queen Anne Boleyn. Churchill's beloved home, Chartwell, offers the visitor spectacular views and fascinating interiors with exhibits detailing Churchill's life and times.
Kent, the garden of England, and the county of Sussex are now renowned wine regions. Wine merchants and critics particularly respect the sparkling variety. Take the opportunity to taste English wine and have lunch at a local vineyard.
Our expertly designed full-day tour itineraries include entrance tickets and professional driver-guide with a luxury vehicle. This day tour from London is fully flexible on the day and customisable. Let us help you make the adjustments to match your pace of travel, personal interests and lunch requirements.
Two famous historic homes in the garden of England
Two very different historic country homes.
Start your day at Hever Castle, and discover the story of one of Henry VIII's most famous wives. Anne Boleyn, the woman Henry VIII moved heaven and earth. Did she have six fingers, was she guilty of the charges of adultery, incest and treason? She lost her head for in May 1536.
Hever is Anne's childhood home and is full of treasures from the time of the Tudors. See Anne's illuminated prayer books, which she has made notes in and signed. In the 20th century the famous American millionaire, William Waldorf Astor renovated the entire estate and turned it into a place of entertainment.
- Childhood home of Anne Boleyn
- Award winning gardens
- English wine tasting option
The National Trust is the organisation that runs Chartwell, they offer good quality locally sourced food in the Chartwell eatery. If preferred you can head out into the countryside with your driver-guide and stop at a local inn. Alternatively, enjoy lunch at a local vineyard and taste English sparkling wine. Fine out more about England's Wine Country.
'A day away from Chartwell is a day wasted' Sir Winston Churchill.
Sir Winston Churchill is more than a Prime Minister; he is a national treasure and celebrated hero. Chartwell, his family home, provides an intimate portrait of a man away from his public life. Furnished as if the 1930's, when he lived there, there is 'frozen in time' quality to the place, and some, 140 of Churchill's paintings adorn the walls of the house and art studio. The gardens are a joy and the views from the house are were much loved by Churchill.
Overnight option; Please consider staying overnight in the region and explore in more detail. Hever Castle has a delightful bed and breakfast style accommodation for your information, and South Lodge Hotel in Sussex has a spectacular spa. Our suggested Great Gardens of the South itinerary can be customised to match your interests and pace of travel.
Chartwell and Hever Castle gallery
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