The Charterhouse

Built in 1371, the ex-plague pit became a monastery, mansion and almshouse before opening as a museum in 2017.
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The Charterhouse

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Originally a plague pit in 1348, The Charterhouse was built in 1371 to be a Carthusian monastery before becoming a mansion, a boys’ school and an almshouse and then opening as a museum in 2017. It’s still lived in by ‘Brothers’ (although now both male and female), and they will give you guided tours of this magnificent building.

The Charterhouse says
The Charterhouse is both a captivating heritage site and a vibrant contemporary community. With origins dating back to the 14th century when land was used as a burial site for plague victims, it has been a Carthusian monastery, a grand Tudor mansion and an almshouse and school. Today we are a housing charity and our residents, who are still known as Brothers although no longer exclusively men, are at the heart of our community. We welcome visitors to come and enjoy the fascinating stories of the buildings and gardens they call home.

Book onto a guided tour and take a journey with us through history and around this stunning seven-acre site in Clerkenwell, previously hidden for nearly 650 years behind high walls. Come and see the wonderfully conserved medieval, Tudor, and Jacobean architecture and interiors, hear how architects Seely and Paget restored the buildings after damage during the Second World War, and follow in the footsteps of silent monks in the cloister and Elizabeth I as she prepared for her coronation in the Great Chamber. Recently refurbished to reimagine its former splendour, the Chamber is now hung with the Charterhouse collection of portraits of the Restoration Governors of the charity.

The Chapel, museum display and shop are free to visit during opening hours, and keep a look-out for special events including Open Gardens Evenings in the summer. We want to be open and accessible to all, so do contact us if you have any accessibility requirements.

Details

Address
The Charterhouse
Charterhouse Square
London
EC1M 6AN
Transport:
Tube: Farringdon, Barbican Bus: 4, 56, and 153
Price:
Prices: Tours £15 - £25 with concessions available.
Opening hours:
Tues-Sat 10.30am-4.30pm
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