london Archives - The Charterhouse

29th September 2020

Live history tour of the Charterhouse from the Square

We are sorry – due to the change in restrictions we have had to cancel this tour.

We are delighted to announce a series of new dates to join Brother Brian, one of the residents of the Charterhouse almshouse, for a tour with a full history of the site, with social distancing, out in Charterhouse Square. Brother Brian, a very experienced and knowledgeable guide, will guide you through six centuries of fascinating and turbulent history with many of the perspectives you can see from outside the buildings. To ensure social distance restrictions we are limiting tours to 5 people.

27th July 2020

Travel back 600 years at the Charterhouse: Live online

Gabriella Swaffield, Museum Manager at the Charterhouse, takes you on a time-travelling journey across six centuries to see how the Charterhouse has been living the nation’s history since 1348.

Illustrated through the ages with objects from the extensive Charterhouse collection, Gabriella’s lecture will be taking you on a fascinating exploration of all the turbulence, tragedy, intrigue and the many lives lived and brutally cut short, at this extraordinary historic site.

Book now with a donation here!

15th January 2020

New! Charterhouse by candlelight: postponed

Join us as the twilight deepens, and the candles are lit at the Charterhouse for our new early evening tours. Soak in the extraordinary atmosphere as you experience our unique history and dramatic stories stretching back seven centuries. Join us after work, bring your friends, and enjoy a Sipsmith G&T before embarking on a fascinating journey through time. Cash/card bar available. Tickets £20 (incl G&T or soft drink) Two tours starting at 6.30pm and 7.00pm.

We are sorry that this event has had to be postponed – we are planning to run it again in October.

13th January 2020

Family Easter Tour & Explore: cancelled

13th January 2020

Family Tour & Explore

Join us on a journey through the Charterhouse as we look for Thomas Sutton’s missing Talbots. Discover medieval monks, regal royals, terrible Tudors and naughty schoolboys as we search high and low for cuddly Talbot toys. Can you help us find all six? Particularly suitable for under 12s.

£10 per adult, children go free (NB max two children per paying adult).

Please note that family tours have been suspended for the time being.

14th November 2019

April Garden Tour: postponed

Led by Head Gardener Kate Robinson and one of the Brothers, this is one of the limited opportunities to enter the enchanting private gardens of the Charterhouse, curated specially for the enjoyment of the Brothers who live here. Hidden away for more than 650 years, the Charterhouse gardens are now revealed in all their glory. Enclosed by this historic former monastery and Tudor palace is an oasis of calm and great beauty where a collection of courtyard gardens gradually unfold, cleverly reflecting different moods and providing colour and interest throughout the seasons. The Garden Tours run from March through to September – either once or twice a month. Tickets £20.

We are sorry to have had to cancel this tour, but hope soon to be taking bookings for later in the year.

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