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The Charterhouse

The Charterhouse, Charterhouse Square, London, Greater London, EC1M 6AN

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person

Explore our heritage site and the origins of our historic charity, from a former medieval monastery and Tudor mansion, through to our thriving present-day almshouse community.

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:
**NOT FOUND**
Booking conditions:

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)

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