Will be in London September 22 to 27, 2023. We would like to go out to Chartwell House. Any recommendations as to best way to do that?
Posted by
Land of La
8679 posts
Train and bus.
Lots of properties in London and UK are called Chartwell.
To avoid confusion use this link: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/chartwell
Posted by
Lake District, England
5792 posts
Note that the bus from Bromley North station only runs into Chartwell on a Summer Sunday- which means 23 September for you.
This is a red London bus (although running beyond the London boundary) thus the standard £1.75 London bus fare applies, paid by Oyster or contactless methods.
This is the timetable- http://www.londonbusroutes.net/times/246Sum.htm
On other days of the week you have to walk down a country lane to get there, or hire a taxi. If taxi then Sevenoaks station is much the bigger station to get one from.
But Sunday is the easiest day to visit.
Posted by
Mid-Atlantic area
6556 posts
We had a rental car when we visited. On the same day we also visited Ightham Mote, a 700 year old manor house and another National Trust property. It’s 13 miles east of Chartwell, but probably not easy to reach if relying on public transportation. Both properties were very much worth visiting.
Posted by
Chicago
773 posts
If you do the train and bus, there are some maps online. I had a question regarding the route and emailed the Chartwell House info address. I received the most gracious, detailed reply. (Not the first time I've had personal help following emails to National Trust sites!)
Sadly, my itinerary had to be changed for that trip last fall and I didn't make it to Chartwell. Back on the bucket list.
Enjoy - I hope you post your experience! I do want to do this!!