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The Charterhouse

A Grade I listed former Carthusian monastery, Tudor mansion and still-working almshouse, with a free museum display and chapel open to visitors.

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The Charterhouse, landmark in London
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Did you know

The monastery was founded in 1371 on a Black Death burial ground, and the almshouse has admitted women as Brothers only since 2017.

Local tip

The museum display, chapel and shop are free with no booking, Tuesday to Saturday 10:30-16:30; guided tours run at 11:00 and 14:15 (60 minutes for the historic buildings tour) and are best booked ahead online.

Finding it

Address
Charterhouse Square, Clerkenwell, London EC1M 6AN
Nearest station
Barbican (Tube), 107 m away

Details change, so check with the place before you set off.

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