The Charterhouse

This historic set of buildings, hidden away in Clerkenwell, is definitely worth a visit.

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.

Nice piece of Tudor history. Must go on a guided tour to see the best parts though.

Important site for reformation. Free to view chapel and and museum. Guided tours worth it. See where football rules started. Medival carthusian monks' cells. Loads of later Tudor bits.

Went on the Open Day. Worth a visit. With a long history traced back to the 14th century. They also have an interesting audio guide which you can listen and view the works online.

This was such a highlight of our trip to London. The garden in front along with the breathtaking chapel and dedication to this place are absolutely worth the visit. The museum and chapel were all free (you can donate if you desire), and they had guided tours going where you can see the entire layout.

Travel back in time, as you tread the aged creaking floorboards, and on worn, irregular flagstones. Built in 1371 on a Black Death burial stone. Absolutely fascinating. The Guided Tours are excellently led and exceedingly well informed. A historic building not to miss.

We hadn't originally set out to visit the Charterhouse, but we happened to be passing (and noted the free entry) and decided to do a short diversion! The lady working the desk did a fab job with the kids, gave them a Halloween trail to do whilst visiting.

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!

Absolutely stunning place to visit. Our guide was so informative and such a joy to be shown around. It is still lived in today and the museum at the end showing some residents in their homes was so lovely to see