The Charterhouse
Charterhouse Square, Barbican, London EC1M 6AN, United Kingdom
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GWC2+F4 London, United Kingdom
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Monday: Close
Tuesday: 10–16
Wedneasday: 10–16
Thursday: 10–16
Friday: 10–16
Saturday: 10–16
Sunday: Close
Tuesday: 10–16
Wedneasday: 10–16
Thursday: 10–16
Friday: 10–16
Saturday: 10–16
Sunday: Close
I needed to book a timed tour for the three of us, and our middle- aged guide gave our small group a talk first about the history of the site-- a Carthusian monastery dating from about the 13th century. It's had many changes of ownership since then.
Our guide was not exactly a live-wire, but certainly knowledgeable, and we could explore all the major rooms and courtyards.
There isn't any cafe, but there are loos and a small giftshop.
As I love history, especially the Middle Ages to the Stuart period, I get a thrill here from these beautifully preserved buildings and their stories.
When visiting you can go into the Chapel area for a look round and then into the small museum area. Plenty of history here to see and read about - and if we wasn't speeding round trying to find clues for the trail I am sure we might have been here a little longer than we was.
Worth a visit if your in the area, and the fact that it's free entry is a bonus!