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The Charterhouse

The Charterhouse The Charterhouse has been living the nation’s history since 1348. Founded as a medieval monastery of We look forward to welcoming you.

Founded as a medieval monastery of the Carthusian order, the site became a Tudor mansion, a boys’ school, and an almshouse, which it remains to this day. We provide accommodation for over 40 individuals known as ‘Brothers’ who form part of the community alongside staff, private and commercial tenants, and residents of the Infirmary. Our historic and peaceful 7 acre site is an inspiring location fo

r filming and private events. In late January 2017 we opened our doors to the public for the first time in our 660 year history as part of the Revealing the Charterhouse project. Come and discover our fascinating story revealed through our free museum and tour programme!

Operating as usual

The Historic Interiors Tour is back!Come along next Wednesday to learn about the design of our buildings over the years ...
21/03/2023

The Historic Interiors Tour is back!

Come along next Wednesday to learn about the design of our buildings over the years & explore our unique collection of artwork, including this 17th Century tapestry👇

Tag a friend who would love this tour 👀

Tickets: http://ow.ly/10ES50Nogez

It's great to see so many people enjoying our  🙌Join us every Friday from 10am-12pm, for a hot drink and a chat 🫖
17/03/2023

It's great to see so many people enjoying our 🙌

Join us every Friday from 10am-12pm, for a hot drink and a chat 🫖

We're kicking off this Friday with a round of ! Time to see if you can correctly answer the following Tudor trivia 🤔Wher...
17/03/2023

We're kicking off this Friday with a round of ! Time to see if you can correctly answer the following Tudor trivia 🤔

Where did Lord North die?

A) At the Charterhouse
B) While visiting Grande Chartreuse
C) In Cambridgeshire, while attending to duties

The correct answer will be revealed on our Stories later today; drop your answer below👇

Did you know one of the best ways to explore the Charterhouse is by candlelight? Treat yourself to a ticket for our Cand...
13/03/2023

Did you know one of the best ways to explore the Charterhouse is by candlelight? Treat yourself to a ticket for our Candlelight tour this Friday, and see what all the fuss is about 😉

For more information and to book tickets, click here: http://ow.ly/Rbe350NgS53

We're back for another round of ! In other words, a chance to see how much you know about the Tudor period at the Charte...
10/03/2023

We're back for another round of ! In other words, a chance to see how much you know about the Tudor period at the Charterhouse 👀

When was the site of the Charterhouse acquired from the crown by Lord North?

A) 1535
B) 1575
C) 1545

The correct answer will be revealed later today..

The Choristers of St Pauls Cathedral will be joining us for a special Choral Evensong in the calm and serenity of our Ja...
08/03/2023

The Choristers of St Pauls Cathedral will be joining us for a special Choral Evensong in the calm and serenity of our Jacobean Chapel, next Wednesday at 5:30pm.

Open to everyone, free entry🎵

We're searching for garden volunteers to join our team🌳No professional gardening experience is necessary - just an energ...
07/03/2023

We're searching for garden volunteers to join our team🌳

No professional gardening experience is necessary - just an energetic attitude and a keen interest in plants!

For details on the role, please visit: http://ow.ly/BIil50Nb85V

We're celebrating  with this throwback photo of the archway leading to Washhouse Court  - which is over five hundred yea...
02/03/2023

We're celebrating with this throwback photo of the archway leading to Washhouse Court - which is over five hundred years old!

Join us on March 22nd for the Thomas Sutton lecture, which will focus on how the Reformation “broke” the English church....
28/02/2023

Join us on March 22nd for the Thomas Sutton lecture, which will focus on how the Reformation “broke” the English church.

The talk will be given by 𝔇𝔯 𝔈𝔪𝔪𝔞 𝔍. 𝔚𝔢𝔩𝔩𝔰, lecturer in Ecclesiastical and Architectural History at the University of York.

Tickets 🎟️ http://ow.ly/FrBx50N4t6H

Today our  is this lead papal bulla👇This object was key in helping us to identify the body of the Charterhouse's origina...
24/02/2023

Today our is this lead papal bulla👇

This object was key in helping us to identify the body of the Charterhouse's original founder Sir Walter Manny, who is buried in our Chapel Court.

Papal bullae were used as seals on official papal documents.

Drumroll, please...It's time to announce the winner of our ticket giveaway 🙌Congratulations to Mark Karnani, who has won...
22/02/2023

Drumroll, please...

It's time to announce the winner of our ticket giveaway 🙌
Congratulations to Mark Karnani, who has won 2 tickets to our Candlelight tour this Friday🕯️

Thank you to everyone that participated, and make sure to look out for future giveaways!

We have two free tickets for our Candlelight tour up for grabs!Come along this Friday for a journey through the Charterh...
21/02/2023

We have two free tickets for our Candlelight tour up for grabs!

Come along this Friday for a journey through the Charterhouse's extraordinary history, all revealed in flickering candlelight ✨

To enter, simply like and share this post, and tag a friend who you would like to join you👇

The winner will be announced at 4 pm tomorrow.

Can you spot this week's ?Look closely at the outer wall of the Chapel cloister, and you can see where schoolboys of the...
17/02/2023

Can you spot this week's ?

Look closely at the outer wall of the Chapel cloister, and you can see where schoolboys of the Charterhouse made their mark 😅

Under the graffiti, there are scorch marks from the 1941 bombing - which destroyed much of the Charterhouse.

Time for Round 2 of our Tudor Pub Quiz - a chance for you to see how much you know about Tudor life at the Charterhouse ...
17/02/2023

Time for Round 2 of our Tudor Pub Quiz - a chance for you to see how much you know about Tudor life at the Charterhouse 👑

What was the name of the governmental body that oversaw the dissolution of the
monasteries?

A) The Privy Council
B) The Court of Augmentations
C) Ministry for Monastic Matters

The correct answer will be revealed at 4pm on our Stories.

We're really looking forward to launching our  initiative tomorrow 😀Join us at the Charterhouse and enjoy a hot drink in...
16/02/2023

We're really looking forward to launching our initiative tomorrow 😀

Join us at the Charterhouse and enjoy a hot drink in a warm, peaceful environment.

We're offering FREE tickets for our family workshop, A Portrait fit for a Queen!Come along this Friday and have a go at ...
16/02/2023
A Portrait fit for a Queen, family workshop - The Charterhouse

We're offering FREE tickets for our family workshop, A Portrait fit for a Queen!

Come along this Friday and have a go at drawing a portrait of our special guest, Queen Elizabeth I 👀

Grab your tickets here 🎨

Draw the Queen Red. Queen Elizabeth I has arrived at the Charterhouse on the way to her coronation. Visitors will enjoy an audience with the future Queen and discover why she needs her portrait painted. But don’t forget, the portrait needs to look it’s best — it needs to portray her majesty wi...

We've got a selection of the Charterhouse's most romantic details to celebrate  💘Take a look and see if you spot the hea...
14/02/2023

We've got a selection of the Charterhouse's most romantic details to celebrate 💘

Take a look and see if you spot the heart in the brickwork👇

Get in the creative spirit this half-term with our family workshop, A Portrait fit for a Queen!You'll have the opportuni...
10/02/2023

Get in the creative spirit this half-term with our family workshop, A Portrait fit for a Queen!

You'll have the opportunity to meet our special guest, Queen Elizabeth I, and have a go at drawing a royal portrait..

Find out about our half-term activities: http://ow.ly/3aWw50MPhGx

See history come to life at our At Home with the Tudors workshop next Wednesday, bought to you by Black Knight Historica...
09/02/2023

See history come to life at our At Home with the Tudors workshop next Wednesday, bought to you by Black Knight Historical 👑

There's loads of audience participation and artefacts, making it the perfect half-term activity!

To book tickets, visit: http://ow.ly/9ZGj50MOe3Y

Welcome to the Tudor Pub Quiz - all about the Charterhouse in Tudor times 🤗Kicking it off with question number 1: when d...
08/02/2023

Welcome to the Tudor Pub Quiz - all about the Charterhouse in Tudor times 🤗

Kicking it off with question number 1: when did Elizabeth I hold her first council meeting in the Great Chamber?

A) November 1558
B) January 1557
C) October 1559

Comment your guess down below, and check our Stories at 4pm today for the answer 🏆

The Charterhouse gardens are beginning to blossom🌷Spring is on the horizon!
07/02/2023

The Charterhouse gardens are beginning to blossom🌷

Spring is on the horizon!

Pop by for a hot drink and a chat as part of our  initiative ☕Every Friday from 10am - 12pm, February 17th onwards.
06/02/2023

Pop by for a hot drink and a chat as part of our initiative ☕

Every Friday from 10am - 12pm, February 17th onwards.

Here at the Charterhouse, there's a story to be found in every room 📚Even though the Old Library isn't used as a reading...
30/01/2023

Here at the Charterhouse, there's a story to be found in every room 📚

Even though the Old Library isn't used as a reading room anymore, it's fun to look back and see how the space has transformed over the years...

Looking for an activity the whole family can enjoy? Our family tour ticks the box 🙌Join us this Saturday to search for T...
27/01/2023
Buy Charterhouse Family Tour Tickets online - The Charterhouse

Looking for an activity the whole family can enjoy? Our family tour ticks the box 🙌

Join us this Saturday to search for Thomas Sutton’s missing Talbot hounds! Who knows what else you might discover along the way 👀

Children go free, £10 per adult.

View Charterhouse Family Tour from The Charterhouse.

Our candlelit tour is back this Friday! Soak up the magical atmosphere of the Charterhouse after dark 🕯️The tour unravel...
26/01/2023

Our candlelit tour is back this Friday! Soak up the magical atmosphere of the Charterhouse after dark 🕯️

The tour unravels the captivating story of one of London's hidden gems, from the people who have called it home to the history of the site 👀

Tickets: http://ow.ly/pp9Q50MAWfi

To mark , we're sharing a slice of history about the Charterhouses' Scottish connections.  The Charterhouse became the s...
25/01/2023

To mark , we're sharing a slice of history about the Charterhouses' Scottish connections.

The Charterhouse became the scene for Tudor intrigue when Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk and cousin of Queen Elizabeth I, was implicated in a conspiracy known as the Ridolfi Plot, to replace Elizabeth I on the throne with her rival Mary, Queen of Scots.

Howard intended to marry Mary Queen of Scots despite her imprisonment. In 1570 he was placed under house arrest, and during this time had the ceiling of the Great Chamber redecorated to reflect his hoped-for union with Mary, with the corners of the ceiling showing thistles intertwined with a lion. However, his plan to overthrow Elizabeth I was discovered, and he was executed in 1572, aged 36.

Photo credit: Will Pryce

Join us this Saturday on a Brothers tour for a unique opportunity to learn about the Charterhouse's long history, from t...
20/01/2023

Join us this Saturday on a Brothers tour for a unique opportunity to learn about the Charterhouse's long history, from the people who call it home 🏠
Each tour is given from a Brother's perspective - so no two tours are the same!

To buy tickets, visit: http://ow.ly/ZbY150MvUYK

To celebrate , our resident pooch Bertie has been touring the Charterhouse and taking a whole host of pictures 📸 Good jo...
18/01/2023

To celebrate , our resident pooch Bertie has been touring the Charterhouse and taking a whole host of pictures 📸

Good job Bertie!

Cheer up this dreary  by booking a candlelit tour here at the Charterhouse 🌟Join us this Friday at 6 pm for an atmospher...
16/01/2023

Cheer up this dreary by booking a candlelit tour here at the Charterhouse 🌟

Join us this Friday at 6 pm for an atmospheric tour that uncovers the history behind one of London's hidden treasures.

Tickets are going quickly; get yours here👉http://ow.ly/jvQZ50MrSFx

Join us on January 21st for a magical performance from the early music ensemble Musicke in the Ayre. Soprano Marie Lemai...
12/01/2023

Join us on January 21st for a magical performance from the early music ensemble Musicke in the Ayre.
Soprano Marie Lemaire will be accompanied by luthier Din Ghani on an archlute and baroque guitar, both made by him 🎻

For more information, visit: http://ow.ly/Yo7650MoTpn

To celebrate  Day, we're delving into the history behind our collection of Flemish tapestries..In 1615, the Governors of...
11/01/2023

To celebrate Day, we're delving into the history behind our collection of Flemish tapestries..

In 1615, the Governors of Thomas Sutton’s newly established almshouse bought 8 Flemish tapestries from the merchant Edmund Traves, for a staggering 1488 shillings. Originally each wall in the Great Chamber would be covered by a tapestry, but sadly only three of the large panels have survived intact. Two smaller panels and a third tapestry made up of offcuts also remain. Each panel depicts an Old Testament story; Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, Deborah with Barak, and Saul arming David to fight Goliath.

The tapestries were restored in 2020 and are displayed in our Tapestry Room, which can be viewed on our monthly Art and Historic Interiors Tour.

Congratulations are in order for the Master of the Charterhouse Peter Aiers, who has received OBE recognition in King Ch...
09/01/2023

Congratulations are in order for the Master of the Charterhouse Peter Aiers, who has received OBE recognition in King Charles III New Year’s Honours list for services to heritage.

Image credit Will Pryce

Join us next Tuesday for our brand-new Art and Historic Interiors tour 🖼️Learn about the architecture of our historic ro...
06/01/2023

Join us next Tuesday for our brand-new Art and Historic Interiors tour 🖼️

Learn about the architecture of our historic rooms, as well as our unique painting collection and Flemish tapestries, which can only be viewed on this tour 👀

Tickets: http://ow.ly/ikyc50MjNrb

A rather belated Happy New Year from everyone at the Charterhouse - we hope to see you in 2023! 🙌
04/01/2023

A rather belated Happy New Year from everyone at the Charterhouse - we hope to see you in 2023! 🙌

Have a wonderful Christmas, and visit us soon to see the beginnings that inspired so much from TS Elliot, Thackeray, the...
25/12/2022

Have a wonderful Christmas, and visit us soon to see the beginnings that inspired so much from TS Elliot, Thackeray, the ghosts of Christmas Carol, Tom and Jerry and, of course, the Talbots!

If you visit Leeds Art Gallery, you will see 'The Frozen Thames' by the painter and Brother of the Charterhouse, Walter ...
24/12/2022

If you visit Leeds Art Gallery, you will see 'The Frozen Thames' by the painter and Brother of the Charterhouse, Walter Greaves (1846-1930). Friends with James Whistler, he became a Brother in 1922 after Whistler's biographer's attacks left him destitute. He is buried in the Charterhouse cemetery in Little Hallingbury.

Tom and Jerry can claim to be inspired by one of our brothers' legacy. Joining the Charterhouse in 1844, the playwright ...
23/12/2022

Tom and Jerry can claim to be inspired by one of our brothers' legacy. Joining the Charterhouse in 1844, the playwright W T Moncrieff (1794-1857) penned the play, 'Tom and Jerry, or Life in London'. It was hugely successful and had a continuous run of over 100 performances. With this, Tom and Jerry become a synonymous pair!

Please take note of our updated opening hours over the festive season 🎁We will be closed from Christmas Day and reopen o...
22/12/2022

Please take note of our updated opening hours over the festive season 🎁

We will be closed from Christmas Day and reopen on Wednesday 28th. We will close on New Year’s Eve, reopening on Tuesday 3rd. During this time tours are not scheduled, but our Chapel is open for prayer.

If you visit the Charterhouse this Christmas, you might see our talbot hound on top of the tree. The noble talbot is the...
22/12/2022

If you visit the Charterhouse this Christmas, you might see our talbot hound on top of the tree. The noble talbot is the crest topping the coat of arms chosen for Thomas Sutton, who founded the Charterhouse in 1611. Talbots are an extinct breed of hunting dog, with ancient depictions ranging from greyhound-like to cute fluffy spaniels! Talbots are everywhere here, including pew ends, staircases and weather vanes - next time you visit, try to find them all!

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The Charterhouse, Charterhouse Square
London
EC1M6AN

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10:30am - 4:45pm
Friday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

0203 8188873

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Travel back through time The Charterhouse free museum.

Discover some of their unique objects, such as a medieval water map, and learn more about the Tudor owners and lives of the resident Brothers: thecharterhouse.org/vis

Image credit © Will Pryce
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Enjoy the end-of-summer evenings with in beautiful Charterhouse Square on Thursday 1st September.
Slapstick Picnic present a fantastically wild(e) new production of "The Importance of Being Earnest"
🥪 Bring your own picnic, and a blanket or chair
🕕Doors open 6pm
👉Tickets: http://ow.ly/smJr50KuApG

The Charterhouse
Explore the vibrant heritage, history and collections of The Charterhouse, a former Carthusian monastery nestled in London's heart.

Visitors can learn about the resident Brothers and explore the fascinating buildings: https://thecharterhouse.org/visit-us/whats-on/
🌸Book tickets to enjoy the beautiful private gardens of The Charterhouse, EC1, this Thursday at their Open Gardens evening. Wander at your leisure, see the gardens at their best, and enjoy live music.

📅14th July, 5.30-8.30pm

🍷 A pop-up 'Sutton Arms' bar and Charterhouse BBQ will be available.

👉Tickets are £10. Book here: http://ow.ly/xSiA50Jzmlc
We're bringing live jazz to The Charterhouse gardens for their open day 23rd June!
🌻 Open to the public
🌿 Music 5.30-7.30
🌷 Tickets available
www.thecharterhouse.org

🌸Book tickets to enjoy the beautiful private gardens of The Charterhouse, EC1, on their Open Gardens evenings. Wander at your leisure, see the gardens at their best, and enjoy live music.

📅23rd June & 14th July, 5.30-8.30pm

🍷 A pop-up 'Sutton Arms' bar and Charterhouse BBQ will be available.

👉Tickets are £10. Book here: http://ow.ly/xSiA50Jzmlc
A fun family event at the The Charterhouse this week!

👑Learn about the Jubilee
👸Go back to Tudor times to meet Queen Elizabeth I
📅31 May & 1 Jun

👉Buy tickets: http://ow.ly/QauO50Jkoti
Musicke in the Ayre are looking forward to being back in the beautiful Chapel in just over 3 weeks, with the first concert of their 2022 series. This features soprano Gwen Martin (https://www.gwendolenmartin.com/) with lutenist Din Ghani in a programme of English lute songs from the 17th century that call on nature to mirror the human condition. For some of the songs Din will use a baroque guitar which was becoming popular later in that century.

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Help The Charterhouse get ready and ensure it is fit for a queen in this fun family event, 31 May-1 Jun. Learn about the Jubilee whilst also meeting Queen Elizabeth I in her first throne room, the impressive Great Chamber.

**EARLY BIRD OFFER ** book before 1 May and children are £6 👉http://ow.ly/5QXe50IQuus

Discover the beautiful private gardens of The Charterhouse on their Wednesday morning House and Garden Tours. Tours begin this week 20 April and run through to the end of August.
Tickets 👉 http://ow.ly/2i1750IKEeq

The Charterhouse are opening their beautiful private gardens for Open Gardens evenings, where you can wander at your leisure and see the gardens at their best whilst enjoying refreshments and live music. Perfect for a relaxed, summer evening with friends, colleagues or family.

Tickets £10. Book now for selected dates: 23 June, 14 July, 5.30-8.30pm 👉http://ow.ly/RqQ050IG5vV

Book a family tour of The Charterhouse (Thu 14 Apr) for a fun and educational half-term activity. Look for Thomas Sutton’s missing Talbot greyhound, discover medieval monks, regal royals, terrible Tudors, naughty schoolboys and search high and low for cuddly, teddy Talbots. Can you find them all? Book early. Children go FREE, £10 per adult. 👉 http://ow.ly/hfbX50IyLYn

Join The Charterhouse Thurs 24, for their March online lecture with Professor Julian Luxford. Find out about the original London Charterhouse buildings in 1500 – before it was repurposed as a Tudor mansion, and then a school and almshouse. Illustrated by contemporary records to highlight its monastic features.
Book now: https://thecharterhouse.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/38925?catID=38893&
Very interesting, and I also would like to see more about the Royal Museum in England..
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