The Charterhouse
The Charterhouse, Charterhouse Square, London, Greater London, EC1M 6AN
Hidden behind high walls in Clerkenwell, the Charterhouse has a fascinating story that dates back to the 14th century. It has been a medieval monastery, a Tudor mansion, a boys’ school and an almshouse. Today we remain an almshouse, providing a home for older people with a housing need while sharing access to our heritage and investing in it for future generations.
This special taster tour for Heritage Open Days 2024 will share insights into the hidden history of one of London's Black Death cemeteries and explore the fascinating remnants of the Carthusian monastery, before revealing the splendour of the Tudor mansion that forms the heart of our thriving almshouse community.
Guests will also have the opportunity to visit our free museum display which tells the story of the Charterhouse through highlights from our collection, and our Chapel.
Timings & Tours
- Tuesday 10 September:
- 1015, 1230 & 1530
- Wednesday 11 September:
- 1015, 1230 & 1530
- Thursday 12 September:
- 1015, 1230 & 1530
Location & directions
The Charterhouse, Charterhouse Square, London, Greater London, EC1M 6AN
- Directions:
- The Charterhouse is located on Charterhouse Square, a short walk from Barbican underground station, and Farringdon station for underground, Thameslink and Elizabeth Line. The meeting point for tours will be the museum gates on the north side of Charterhouse Square. If using online directions such as Google maps to find us, please note that our postcode might direct you to an entrance on Clerkenwell Road, which is not accessible to the public. Instead, please use the map pin for 'The Charterhouse' as your destination.
- Telephone number:
- +442038188873
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Please note that tours for Heritage Open Days must be pre-booked. Tours will visit selected areas of the site and will last approx. 35 mins. The Charterhouse is a private residence and access to most of the historic site is by guided tour only. Paid guided tours of the site are available all year and there is more to see. Please see our website for further information and tickets. Charterhouse Square, the museum and the chapel are open free of charge, Tuesday-Saturday from 10:30-16:30.
- Booking telephone number:
- +442038188873
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://thecharterhouse.digitickets.co.uk/category/57606
- Booking opens:
- 06 Aug 2024 12:00 PM
- Booking closes:
- 12 Sep 2024 03:30 PM
Accessibility details
All public areas including the museum, reception area, learning centre, Chapel and cloakroom facilities are fully accessible for wheelchair users and people with limited mobility. There are accessible toilet facilities and baby changing facilities in the museum reception area. Some areas of the historic site have unavoidable steps. We are able to provide portable ramp access for wheelchair users. Please let us know in advance if this will be required.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 20
- Est. tour duration:
- 0 hour(s) 35 minute(s)
