Get creative, start exploring & enjoy outdoor entertainment with the National Trust
Visit the former family home of Winston Churchill for summer fun inspired by bestselling author/illustrator Rob Biddulph. Sign up for an interactive ‘Draw With Rob’ workshop on 12 and 26 August.
Explore the garden and take part in activities based on his latest book, ‘When I Grow Up I’d Like to be…’ between the 11th July and the 6th September.
Head to Emmetts Garden to reconnect with nature on a ‘Wild Wonder Workshop’ led by wellness expert, Tansy Dowman. Sessions blend mindful movement, sensory exploration and nature crafting (23, 30 July & 6, 13 August). Let the Summer of Play activities, Wild Play Area and toy cupboard spark further adventures (18 July–6 September).
Emmetts Garden also hosts outdoor entertainment. See the HandleBards’ comedic version of ‘Macbeth’ on 12 July, ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ by This Is My Theatre on 16 August and Immersion Theatre’s new musical adaptation of ‘The Jungle Book’ on 20 August.
For big screen fun, let Cinestock take you ‘Back to the Future’ on 15 August and relive the joy of ‘The Greatest Showman’ on 30 August.
Quebec House in Westerham invites you to ‘Play your way around the world’ with activities inspired by the worldwide history of games (18 July–31 August). Stop by for volunteer-led drop-in archery on Wednesdays in August. Book onto the free family-friendly guided tour and kids’ yoga sessions on selected Fridays in August.
With so many nearby National Trust places to explore for summer fun, you’ll want to get a membership to experience it all!
Pre-book tickets for workshops, shows and tours:
nationaltrust.org.uk/chartwell
