Heritage Open Days: Working for the Churchills
Mon 14 Sept · 11:00
Chartwell
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A special talk will be held at Chartwell on 14 September 2026 at 11:00. The talk will be given by Nonie Chapman, who has worked closely with the Churchill family for over five decades. The talk is free to attend.
Join us for a special talk as Nonie Chapman reflects on more than five decades working closely with the Churchill family.
In April 1964, a 21-year-old Nonie stepped nervously over Chartwell’s threshold to begin a temporary role, one that would become a remarkable 50-year career. In this engaging and personal talk, Nonie shares first-hand stories from her time working for and alongside the Churchill family, travelling with Clementine Churchill, and later working for the Soames family.
Hear delightful anecdotes collected over decades of experiences, both the everyday and the not so ordinary!
Part of the Heritage Open Days Festival 2026 programme at Chartwell.
Spaces are limited so please book your free ticket early.
The tour will take 45 minutes.
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Frequently asked questions
Heritage Open Days: Working for the Churchills takes place on Monday, 14 September 2026 at 11:00.
Heritage Open Days: Working for the Churchills is held at Chartwell in London (Mapleton Road, Westerham, Kent).
Entry to Heritage Open Days: Working for the Churchills is free.
Tickets for Heritage Open Days: Working for the Churchills can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Heritage Open Days: Working for the Churchills
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A special talk will be held at Chartwell on 14 September 2026 at 11:00. The talk will be given by Nonie Chapman, who has worked closely with the Churchill family for over five decades. The talk is free to attend.
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Organiser’s full description
Join us for a special talk as Nonie Chapman reflects on more than five decades working closely with the Churchill family.
In April 1964, a 21-year-old Nonie stepped nervously over Chartwell’s threshold to begin a temporary role, one that would become a remarkable 50-year career. In this engaging and personal talk, Nonie shares first-hand stories from her time working for and alongside the Churchill family, travelling with Clementine Churchill, and later working for the Soames family.
Hear delightful anecdotes collected over decades of experiences, both the everyday and the not so ordinary!
Part of the Heritage Open Days Festival 2026 programme at Chartwell.
Spaces are limited so please book your free ticket early.
The tour will take 45 minutes.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Heritage Open Days: Working for the Churchills?
Heritage Open Days: Working for the Churchills takes place on Monday, 14 September 2026 at 11:00.
Where is Heritage Open Days: Working for the Churchills taking place?
Heritage Open Days: Working for the Churchills is held at Chartwell in London (Mapleton Road, Westerham, Kent).
How much are tickets for Heritage Open Days: Working for the Churchills?
Entry to Heritage Open Days: Working for the Churchills is free.
How do I get tickets for Heritage Open Days: Working for the Churchills?
Tickets for Heritage Open Days: Working for the Churchills can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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