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The Charterhouse

Name: The Charterhouse
Address: the Charterhouse, Charterhouse Square, London, EC1M6AN, GB
Telephone: 0203 8188873

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We are an almshouse, home to a vibrant community, as well as a heritage site dating back to 1348. We look forward to welcoming you.

The Charterhouse has been living the nation’s history since 1348. 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 for 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!

25/06/2026

Looking for a 'Cool Space' in Clerkenwell to escape the heatwave?

Our museum display is the perfect place to cool down while discovering our fascinating story. Step inside and explore at your own pace!

We're open:
Tues - Sat 10:30 - 4:30pm

Please note: To keep everyone safe, guided tours will not run on days with a Red Extreme Heat Warning.

Head to our website to plan you visit.

24/06/2026

What can two German Charterhouses help tell us about the London Charterhouse?

A recent research trip to Germany’s exceptionally well-preserved Prüll (Regensburg) and Marienzelle (Nürnberg) Charterhouses offered DPhil researcher Vikki Sands a chance to compare surviving architecture, from intact monks' cells to the subtle geometry of cell serving hatches.

Read her latest blog post to discover how they are helping to shape her understanding of urban Carthusian life and the shared history linking these sites.

Link in first comment.

22/06/2026

Join us on Monday, 6 July at 5:30pm for a special Evensong in our Chapel to mark the 400th anniversary of poet and scholar John Donne becoming a Governor of the Charterhouse.

We are delighted to welcome the Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral, Andrew Tremlett, to mark the occasion.

As a Governor, Donne would have attended meetings in our Great Chamber and services in the Chapel. He also served as Dean of St Paul's during his lifetime, so it is wonderful to welcome his modern-day successor to the Charterhouse for this commemoration.

No booking required - all are very welcome to join us for this historic commemoration.

19/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first Summer Open Garden of the year last night.

It was a lovely evening filled with simultaneously soothing and uplifting music from the Sol Grimshaw trio, wonderful company, and refreshments in the sunshine of our courtyard gardens.

Tickets are still available for our remaining summer dates. We would love to welcome you to the gardens:
Thursday 23 July
Thursday 20 August

Spaces are limited. Please visit the link in our bio to book your tickets.

Photo Rossi Photography

17/06/2026

It's summer in the city! ☀️ Escape to our courtyard gardens for a drink with friends.
Our Summer Open Garden Evenings start tomorrow, Thurs 18 June.

Head to our website for tickets and info.

16/06/2026

Resident Tim spotted a beautiful full moon through his window and took this lovely, atmospheric photo.

Although it was taken at night, the adjustment for the bright moonlight lit up the sky and along with the night shadows creates a rather dream-like effect.

15/06/2026

Our first Summer Open Garden Evening of the year is this Thursday 18 June!

Come and see our stunning rose arch and lavender beds for yourselves, then stay for the live music, pop-up bar, and refreshments.

For tickets/details follow the link in the first comment.

13/06/2026

Nick Guttridge perfectly captured the lush greenery and beautiful calm in our gardens.

If you would like to see them in real life, our first Summer Open Garden Evening is next week on Thursday, 18 June!

Click the link in the first comment for all the details and to book.

12/06/2026

A spot of thunder and a torrential downpour? Nothing we couldn't handle.

Our thanks and congratulations to in the Squares for a wonderful performance Wednesday night, delivered with admirable perseverance despite the distinctly un-summery weather.

We are equally grateful to the audience, who showed excellent grit in enduring the 'inclement' conditions.

It seems it takes more than a British summer to keep a theatre crowd away!

09/06/2026

Resident Deborah recently took some beautiful photos of the stunning peonies that are flowering in the gardens right now. We love this particular shot and think the visiting bee makes it look a bit like a classic Chinese painting.

In Chinese art, the peony is celebrated as the "King of Flowers," symbolising prosperity, honour, and wealth. When an artist pairs these flowers with something like a bee, it adds a layer of shengdong - a term meaning "dynamic life" - to the artwork.

Deborah’s photograph perfectly captures that same sense of vitality!

Address

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

Website

http://www.thecharterhouse.org/

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