The Battle of Britain Concert At Chartwell

Chartwell offers the perfect setting for a picnic concert, the gently sloping lawn allows everyone a perfect view of the stage which is situated in front of the ornamental lake.

Arrive Early

The gates will open at 3.30pm allowing those that arrive early time to walk the beautiful grounds before settling down to enjoy the music of The Medway Band and The Mitch Hiller Trio (concert starts at 6.15pm). If you decide not to bring a picnic, Shepherd Neame's premier beer, Spitfire Ale, will be available from the bar along with hot and cold food.

The Main Event

As the sun begins to drop towards the horizon, the stage will be filled by the musicians of the Central Band of the Royal Air Force, as we begin the story of the summer of 1940. Overhead we will see aircraft from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and a dog fight between the two main aircraft of the battle, a Spitfire and ME109. The story will be narrated by Michael Traboulsi from Heart 106.2FM, supported by film from the famous World at War series.

Special effects will feature heavily in the second half as we look back 70 years to the first night of the Blitz.

Guests are invited to bring along chairs and picnic blankets, please see the frequently asked questions page for further information.

Tickets

Tickets will only be available in advance and are limited.

Please see the tickets order form to order your tickets.