Historic Buildings & Rooms
Hidden behind high walls the Charterhouse has had a long and eventful history... Discovery more
Explore the Charterhouse
The Charterhouse has been an almshouse since 1611, however its fascinating story dates back to medieval times and the era of the Black Death.
It has been a medieval monastery, a grand Tudor mansion and also a school and this history can be explored through our buildings and collections.
Gardens
The Charterhouse gardens have been designed in an English country garden style featuring roses, herbaceous borders, ancient mulberry trees and a small pond... Explore our gardens
Chapel
The Chapel stands in the footprint of the medieval Chapterhouse and has long been at the heart of life at the Charterhouse... Find out more
Almshouse
The Charterhouse has provided a home for older people with a housing need since 1611... Find out more
History
A stunning 14th century monastery cloister which was later made into a garden gallery by the Duke of Norfolk. A stone flag floor and original features include an original doorway leading to one of the Carthusian monk’s cells. Later in the 18th century the ‘offside’ rule in football can claim its origins.
Read moreThe Great Chamber
The Great Chamber has been restored to recapture its past splendour… Take a look inside
Collections
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Museum Display
Our museum display takes you back over 600 years, sharing the history of the Charterhouse and the lives of those who have lived there through a fascinating series of objects and image… Find out more