16th November 2022
Islington residents tour tickets for £1
Local residents within the London Borough of Islington who have either an Islington library card, Council Tax Invoice, or Islington parking permit, can undertake a Charterhouse Tour for only £1.00. Tours take place each day at 11:00am and 2:15pm Tuesdays to Saturdays.
The offer is valid all year round. Only one ticket per adult can be purchased per day. Adults can purchase additional tickets for additional children for £1.00. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Tickets can be purchased on the day from our museum, or may be booked in advance in person at our museum. Please note: during peak times such as school holidays and events we operate with a limited capacity. If a tour is full, you will be offered the next available time slot.
Adults should bring their proof of address to the museum reception. This offer also applies for our specialist tours, subject to availability.
2nd February 2022
Art and Historic Interiors Tour
The Historic Interiors Tour takes a closer and more detailed look at the evolution of the design of our buildings and rooms over the centuries, and our unique collection of artworks, including our stunning Flemish 17th Century tapestries which are not on view in any other tour.
12th August 2019
BSL Charterhouse Tour
A British Sign Language tour of the Charterhouse led by our volunteer, the Deaf BSL Guide, exclusively for Deaf and hard of hearing visitors, highlighting key features of the Charterhouse and bringing to life its 600 years of history, using BSL.
Discover the evocative remnants of the medieval monastery and the courtyards of the opulent Tudor mansion. Our tours cast new light on well-known stories from British history and introduce our visitors to the unique heritage of the historic Charterhouse – living the nation’s history since 1348. (90 minutes) Includes free tea and coffee in the Portal Trust Learning Centre following the tour.
The tour will take in the Great Hall where the Brothers sit together to eat their meals, the newly refurbished Great Chamber where Queen Elizabeth I held court during the first days of her reign, Wash-house Court associated with the medieval Carthusian monks and Master’s Court which reveals the opulence of Lord North’s Tudor mansion.
Complimentary places for carers are available on request. Please email tours@thecharterhouse.org if required.
