Charterhouse Square, London

Name: Charterhouse Square
Address: London, United Kingdom

#963 among attractions in London

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Charterhouse Square is a garden square, a pentagonal space, in Farringdon, in the London Borough of Islington, and close to the former Smithfield Meat Market. The square is the largest courtyard or yard associated with the London Charterhouse, mostly formed of Tudor and Stuart architecture restored after the London Blitz. The square adjoins other buildings including a small school. It lies between Charterhouse Street, Carthusian Street and the main Charterhouse complex of buildings south of Clerkenwell Road. The complex includes a Chapel, Tudor Great Hall, Great Chamber, the Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry and a 40-resident almshouse. ()

Coordinates: 51°31'16"N, 0°5'59"W

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Islington (Bunhill)London United Kingdom

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

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

~820 ftSW
Nightlife, Dancing
Fabric, London
4 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.
~1370 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...
~1750 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.
~1560 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.
~1450 ftW
Dancing, Nightlife
Turnmills, London
8 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.
~770 ftS
Church, Romanesque architecture, Reportedly haunted
St Bartholomew-the-Great, London
4 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.
~1710 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.
~650 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.
~1670 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.
~1370 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.
~80 ftN
Vernacular architecture, Monastery, History museum
The Charterhouse, London
1 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Charterhouse Square?

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

How to get to Charterhouse Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Charterhouse Square:

Metro

Barbican • Lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan (2 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 (4 min walk)

Train

City Thameslink (11 min walk)
Bank (18 min walk)

Ferry

Blackfriars Pier • Lines: Rb6 (19 min walk)
Bankside Pier • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2 (22 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)