The Charterhouse, London

Name: The Charterhouse
Address: Charterhouse Square, London, EC1M 6AN, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 3818 8873

#616 among attractions in London

Vernacular architecture, Monastery, History museum, Museum, More...

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Facts and practical information

The London Charterhouse is a historic complex of buildings in Farringdon, London, dating back to the 14th century. It occupies land to the north of Charterhouse Square, and lies within the London Borough of Islington. It was originally built a Carthusian priory, founded in 1371 on the site of a Black Death burial ground. Following the priory's dissolution in 1537, it was rebuilt from 1545 onwards to become one of the great courtyard houses of Tudor London. In 1611, the property was bought by Thomas Sutton, a businessman and "the wealthiest commoner in England", who established a school for the young and an almshouse for the old. The almshouse remains in occupation today, while the school was re-located in 1872 to Godalming, Surrey. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1371 (653 years ago)Coordinates: 51°31'16"N, 0°5'59"W

Address

Charterhouse SquareIslington (Bunhill)London EC1M 6AN United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 3818 8873

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Day trips

The Charterhouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fabric, Museum of London, Barbican Centre, Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice.

~850 ftSW
Nightlife, Dancing
Fabric, London
5 min walk • fabric is a nightclub in Farringdon, London, England. Founded in 1999 on Charterhouse Street opposite Smithfield Market, the club was voted World Number 1 Club in DJ Magazine's "Top 100 Clubs Poll" in 2007 and 2008 and ranked World Number 2 in 2009, 2010 and 2017.
~1450 ftSE
London stories from prehistory to today
Museum of London, London
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, the Museum of London offers a captivating journey through the city's tumultuous history, from its ancient roots to the bustling metropolis it is today. This esteemed institution is a treasure trove for anyone interested in London's past...
~1780 ftE
Multi-arts cultural and exhibition centre
Barbican Centre, London
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, the Barbican Centre stands as a celebrated hub for the performing arts. Opened in 1982, this brutalist structure is one of the most prominent arts venues in England, offering a diverse range of theater, dance, film, and music events.
~1630 ftS
Memorial
Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice, London
8 min walk • Nestled within the heart of London’s bustling metropolis lies a poignant tribute to extraordinary valor, the Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice. This understated yet powerful landmark is located in Postman's Park, a tranquil oasis amidst the city's dynamic energy.
~1420 ftW
Dancing, Nightlife
Turnmills, London
7 min walk • The Turnmills building was a warehouse originally on the corner of Turnmill Street and Clerkenwell Road in the London Borough of Islington. It became a bar in the 1980s, then a nightclub. The club closed in 2008 and the building was later demolished, replaced with an office building.
~840 ftS
Church, Romanesque architecture, Reportedly haunted
St Bartholomew-the-Great, London
5 min walk • The Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great, sometimes abbreviated to Great St Bart's, is a mediaeval church in the Church of England's Diocese of London located in Smithfield within the City of London.
~1730 ftE
Nightlife
The Jugged Hare, London
9 min walk • The Jugged Hare is a public house and restaurant at 49 Chiswell Street, between Barbican and Moorgate underground stations in the City of London.
~720 ftS
Nightlife
Hand and Shears, London
4 min walk • The Hand and Shears is a Grade II listed public house at 1 Middle Street, Smithfield, London. It is on the Campaign for Real Ale's National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors. It was built in the early-mid 19th century.
~1730 ftS
Church
St Sepulchre-without-Newgate, London
9 min walk • Holy Sepulchre London formerly and in some official uses Saint Sepulchre-without-Newgate is the largest Anglican parish church in the City of London.
~1440 ftSE
Memorial
London Stone, London
7 min walk • London Stone is a historic landmark housed at 111 Cannon Street in the City of London. It is an irregular block of oolitic limestone measuring 53 × 43 × 30 cm, the remnant of a once much larger object that had stood for many centuries on the south side of the street.
~690 ftNW
Museum, History museum
Museum of the Order of St John, London
4 min walk • The Museum of the Order of St John in Clerkenwell, London, tells the story of the Venerable Order of Saint John from its roots as a pan-European Order of Hospitaller Knights founded in Jerusalem during the Crusades, to its present commitment to providing first aid and care in...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The Charterhouse open?

The Charterhouse is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 4:45 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 4:45 pm
Thursday 11 am - 4:45 pm
Friday 11 am - 4:45 pm
Saturday 11 am - 4:45 pm
Sunday 11 am - 4:45 pm

Which popular attractions are close to The Charterhouse?

Nearby attractions include Charterhouse Square, London (1 min walk), Museum of the Order of St John, London (4 min walk), Fann Street, London (4 min walk), St Bartholomew-the-Great, London (5 min walk).

How to get to The Charterhouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Charterhouse:

Metro

Barbican • Lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan (3 min walk)
Farringdon • Lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan (6 min walk)

Bus

Barbican Station • Lines: 56 (3 min walk)
Clerkenwell Road / St John Street • Lines: 55, N55 (3 min walk)

Train

City Thameslink (12 min walk)
Bank (19 min walk)

Ferry

Blackfriars Pier • Lines: Rb6 (19 min walk)
Bankside Pier • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2 (23 min walk)

Light rail

Bank Platform 10 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (21 min walk)
Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (34 min walk)