Museums & Galleries · London
The Charterhouse
📍 EC1M 6AX
Photo: Basher Eyre (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Guided tour through medieval monastery and Tudor mansion courtyards
- See the Great Hall where residents still eat meals
- Museum display exhibiting objects and media on Charterhouse history
- View the Great Chamber with Restoration Governors' portraits
- Explore courtyard gardens including Chapel Court and Master's Garden
The Charterhouse is a historic almshouse and estate in Clerkenwell, tracing nearly 700 years of history from a medieval monastery to a Tudor mansion and modern charitable community. You can explore the free museum display, Chapel and shop, or book a guided tour to see highlights such as the Great Hall, Great Chamber and courtyard gardens, with tours running twice daily on weekdays and Saturdays. It suits visitors interested in Tudor and monastic history, architecture and London's hidden heritage. Farringdon station is just 0.2 miles away, making it an easy stop, and with 655 places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays, it's convenient for an overnight visit, while The Serpentine in Hyde Park lies 3.2 miles off for a change of scene.
Practical details
- Open
- 10.30am to 4.30pm, Tuesday to Saturday
- Time needed
- Tours last around 60 minutes
- Booking
- Guided tours can be booked; museum and shop are free
From the attraction's own website on 20 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
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🚆 Or come by train
- Farringdon 0.2 miles
- City Thameslink 0.5 miles
- Moorgate 0.5 miles
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