Visit Hull’s Charterhouse

The Charterhouse, Charterhouse Lane, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU2 8AF

Multiple dates available

In person

Pre-booking not required

This is a guided tour round the ancient Charterhouse, founded in 1384 by Sir Michael de la Pole as an alms house for the elderly.

Founded by Sir Michael de la Pole in 1384 as an Almshouse for the elderly, the Charterhouse continues to house over 60’s with a connection to Hull. The present building to the north of Charthouse Lane dates from 1780 and has a handsome domed entrance and an impressive cupola with Bell above the fine Georgian era chapel inside.
To the south is the Master’s House which, despite severe war damage, essentially dates back to 1660. Its complete exterior can best be appreciated from the rear where you will also find a peaceful walled garden.

The garden is where the poet Andrew Marvell played as a boy! It contains a mulberry tree reputed to be Hull’s oldest. Each Sunday in the Charterhouse Chapel, there is a sung Eucharist at 1000, which is open to the public. When you visit the Charterhouse you can view parts of the Old House and the Chapel, as well as appreciate the beautiful walled garden. You can also enjoy refreshments, which will be on sale in the Casleton Hall. We look forward to welcoming you.