Sevenoaks

Properties and events in Sevenoaks

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Beyond the plants: the people behind Chartwell's garden

Chartwell, Mapleton Road, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1PS
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Discover the garden at Chartwell where history and beauty merge. Hear how the Churchills brought their own creativity to the landscape as well as stories of the gardeners who worked to bring their vision to life.

Chartwell House, Gardens and Studio

Chartwell, Mapleton Road, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1PS
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Chartwell was the much-loved family home of Sir Winston Churchill from 1922 until his death in 1965, a place from which he drew solace and inspiration.

Emmetts Garden

Emmetts Garden, Ide Hill, Kent, TN14 6BA
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Charming Emmetts Garden is an Edwardian estate that was owned by Frederic Lubbock, becoming both a plantsman's passion and a much-loved family home.

Knole

Knole House, Knole, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0RP
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Celebrate Heritage Open Day at Knole on Tuesday 15 September with free entry for all in the showrooms and Gatehouse Tower and why not join a free archaeology guided walk.

Quebec House - Meet Mrs Wadham

Quebec Square, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1TD
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Discover the story of Mrs Wadham, Foundling Hospital matron, and her role in running the Westerham branch in the 18th century. Hear how the children were cared for and the remedies used to treat their ailments.

Quebec House - Our Place, Your Past

Quebec Square, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1TD
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Discover the family home of James Wolfe, whose victory at the Battle of Quebec changed the course of history. Learn the story of the Westerham foundlings and uncover more about your own family history with Findmypast.

Quebec House: Finding my foundling

Quebec Square, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1TD
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Known most often as the home of James Wolfe and Winston Churchill, the everyday stories of Westerham are just as powerful. Join us for this pop-up talk where we'll explore one of these: an 18th century foundling called Edmund Fitzgeorge.

Quebec House: Stories of Victorian Ambition

Quebec Square, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1TD
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Known most often as the home of James Wolfe and Winston Churchill, the everyday stories of Westerham are just as powerful. Join us for this pop-up talk where we'll explore what the town was like 100 years ago.

Westerham - a stroll through time

Quebec House, Quebec Square, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1TD
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Discover the changing, and occasionally not so changing, face of Westerham on a guided stroll around the town. With the help of historic photographs, hear how the town has been shaped by those who lived and worked here.

Working for the Churchills

Chartwell, Mapleton Road, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1PS
In person
Pre-booking required

Join us as Nonie Chapman shares 50 years of working for the Churchill family.