The Charterhouse

Museum

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Charterhouse Square, London, EC1M
Barbican Station (0.1 mi)
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Spaces for hire at The Charterhouse

The Great Hall
Hall
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Private space
100 seats
180 standing
Welcome to The Great Hall, a living piece of history that echoes the grandeur of Tudor nobility. This stunning and expansive room, which was originally a Tudor reception hall presided over by esteemed figures such as Lord North and the Duke of Norfolk, stands as a testament to a bygone era. The Great Hall is a majestic venue, exuding an air of reg...

Wi-Fi available
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Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV

from £528 hire fee
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The Great Chamber
Hall
·
Private space
140 seats
180 standing
The Great Chamber is a testament to Tudor and Jacobean history, and the last surviving Tudor Great Chamber in London. This exquisite space holds the echoes of moments when a young Elizabeth I prepared for her coronation and James I knighted his favoured noblemen. Step into a realm of historical significance and architectural splendour. The Great C...

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Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV

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The Norfolk Cloister
Event Space
·
Private space
120 seats
180 standing
Introducing The Norfolk Cloister, a timeless haven with roots in the 14th century as a monastery cloister. It was later transformed into a garden gallery by the Duke of Norfolk. The very stones beneath your feet tell stories of the past, with a flag floor that has stood the test of time. Original features transport you to a bygone era, including a...

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Flatscreen TV

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The Governors’ Room
Hall
·
Private space
40 seats
50 standing
Step into The Governors' Room, a refined and intimate space tailored for meetings, small receptions, or even serving as a green room. This elegant room is part of the original accommodation used by the Masters of the Charterhouse, carrying the weight of history within its walls. The Governors' Room welcomes you with graceful wood panelling, which ...

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV

from £300 hire fee
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The Charterhouse Chapel
Museum
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Private space
200 seats
The Charterhouse Chapel stands as a fine example of Jacobean architecture and a space that resonates with history and reverence. Originally the chapterhouse of the monastery, this chapel has evolved into a beautiful, light-filled sanctuary. The chapel is adorned with ornate wooden carvings, showcasing historical architectural details that have stoo...

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The Chapel Cloister
Museum
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Private space
40 seats
60 standing
Discover the serene beauty of The Chapel Cloister, a tranquil passage that leads into the heart of history. The stone flag floor and pale stone walls create an atmosphere of timeless elegance, providing a peaceful retreat amidst the rich heritage of Charterhouse. As you stroll through the wide, airy space of the cloister, let your gaze be drawn to...

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The Old Library
Library
·
Private space
50 seats
100 standing
Discover the dignified embrace of The Old Library, a stately room that exudes history and elegance. Ideal for meetings, dinners, and receptions, this timeless space showcases the rich heritage of Charterhouse, proudly bearing the marks of its storied past. Originally Lord North's parlour chamber, the Old Library has served various roles throughout ...

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Learning Centre
Museum
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Private space
60 seats
80 standing
The Learning Center is a modern and luminous space conceived as part of the Revealing the Charterhouse project. This contemporary addition to the historic site exemplifies a seamless fusion of old and new, thoughtfully designed to complement the rich heritage of Charterhouse. The octagonal ceiling coffers, adorned with spotlighting, pay homage to ...

Wi-Fi available
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Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV

from £300 hire fee
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The Master’s Court
Outdoor Space
·
Semi-private area
200 standing
Step into the historical embrace of The Master's Court, the original entrance courtyard to the Tudor mansion, where the past and present converge in a timeless setting. This courtyard serves as the perfect introduction to your memorable event or filming experience, setting the scene with an air of sophistication and charm. As you enter, you will b...

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Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV

from £528 hire fee
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The Norfolk Garden
Garden
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Semi-private area
100 seats
200 standing
Welcome to The Norfolk Garden, a charming oasis nestled alongside the Norfolk Cloister. This garden, originally landscaped and planted in its present format after World War II, has matured into a haven for the almshouse residents and a delightful retreat for all who enter. In the heart of this serene garden stands a magnificent old cherry tree, it...

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Projector
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Flatscreen TV

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Washhouse Court
Outdoor Space
·
Semi-private area
150 standing
Enter the historical tapestry of Washhouse Court, a captivating enclave that whispers of centuries past. As one of the earliest parts of the Charterhouse, this area was once a bustling hub that catered to the needs of the monastery and, later, the Tudor mansion. Original cobblestones pave the way through this extraordinary courtyard, where ancient...

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Projector
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Charterhouse Square
Garden
·
Semi-private area
500 standing
Charterhouse Square is a timeless and famous oasis steeped in London's rich history. Positioned on the edge of the City and nestled between the historic areas of Smithfield and Clerkenwell, this square has played a prominent role in the city's history since at least the mid-14th century. In recent years, Charterhouse Square has transformed, becomi...

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from £12000 hire fee
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Explore other spaces in the area

Charterhouse Square, London, EC1M
Barbican Station (0.1 mi)
Public transportation
Parking
Hotels
Public transportation
  • Subway Barbican 0.1 mi
  • Bus Barbican (Stop BA) 0.1 mi
  • Bus Barbican (Stop BB) 0.1 mi
Parking
  • Parking JustPark - Glasshouse Yard, London 0.1 mi
  • Parking Motorcycle parking - 37 St John's Ln, London 0.1 mi
Hotels
  • Malmaison London 0.1 mi
  • Fox & Anchor (Hotel) 0.1 mi
  • London city suites by montcalm 0.1 mi
  • Citadines Apart'hotel Barbican London 0.1 mi

Prices and opening hours

Monday
8:00 – 22:00
from £300–£528 hire fee per hour
The Great Hall
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
The Great Chamber
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
The Norfolk Cloister
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
The Governors’ Room
9:00 – 22:00
from £300–£420 hire fee per hour
The Charterhouse Chapel
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
The Chapel Cloister
18:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
The Old Library
8:00 – 22:00
from £528–£2640 hire fee
Learning Centre
9:00 – 22:00
from £300–£360 hire fee per hour
The Master’s Court
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
The Norfolk Garden
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
Washhouse Court
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
Charterhouse Square
9:00 – 22:00
from £12000 hire fee per day
Tuesday
8:00 – 22:00
from £300–£528 hire fee per hour
The Great Hall
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
The Great Chamber
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
The Norfolk Cloister
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
The Governors’ Room
9:00 – 22:00
from £300–£420 hire fee per hour
The Charterhouse Chapel
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
The Chapel Cloister
18:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
The Old Library
8:00 – 22:00
from £528–£2640 hire fee
Learning Centre
9:00 – 22:00
from £300–£360 hire fee per hour
The Master’s Court
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
The Norfolk Garden
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
Washhouse Court
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
Charterhouse Square
9:00 – 22:00
from £12000 hire fee per day
Wednesday
8:00 – 22:00
from £300–£528 hire fee per hour
The Great Hall
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
The Great Chamber
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
The Norfolk Cloister
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
The Governors’ Room
9:00 – 22:00
from £300–£420 hire fee per hour
The Charterhouse Chapel
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
The Chapel Cloister
18:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
The Old Library
8:00 – 22:00
from £528–£2640 hire fee
Learning Centre
9:00 – 22:00
from £300–£360 hire fee per hour
The Master’s Court
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
The Norfolk Garden
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
Washhouse Court
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
Charterhouse Square
9:00 – 22:00
from £12000 hire fee per day
Thursday
8:00 – 22:00
from £300–£528 hire fee per hour
The Great Hall
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
The Great Chamber
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
The Norfolk Cloister
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
The Governors’ Room
9:00 – 22:00
from £300–£420 hire fee per hour
The Charterhouse Chapel
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
The Chapel Cloister
18:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
The Old Library
8:00 – 22:00
from £528–£2640 hire fee
Learning Centre
9:00 – 22:00
from £300–£360 hire fee per hour
The Master’s Court
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
The Norfolk Garden
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
Washhouse Court
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
Charterhouse Square
9:00 – 22:00
from £12000 hire fee per day
Friday
8:00 – 22:00
from £300–£528 hire fee per hour
The Great Hall
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
The Great Chamber
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
The Norfolk Cloister
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
The Governors’ Room
9:00 – 22:00
from £300–£420 hire fee per hour
The Charterhouse Chapel
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
The Chapel Cloister
18:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
The Old Library
8:00 – 22:00
from £528–£2640 hire fee
Learning Centre
9:00 – 22:00
from £300–£360 hire fee per hour
The Master’s Court
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
The Norfolk Garden
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
Washhouse Court
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
Charterhouse Square
9:00 – 22:00
from £12000 hire fee per day
Saturday
8:00 – 22:00
from £300–£528 hire fee per hour
The Great Hall
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
The Great Chamber
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
The Norfolk Cloister
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
The Governors’ Room
9:00 – 22:00
from £300–£420 hire fee per hour
The Charterhouse Chapel
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
The Chapel Cloister
18:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
The Old Library
8:00 – 22:00
from £528–£2640 hire fee
Learning Centre
9:00 – 22:00
from £300–£360 hire fee per hour
The Master’s Court
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
The Norfolk Garden
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
Washhouse Court
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
Charterhouse Square
9:00 – 22:00
from £12000 hire fee per day
Sunday
8:00 – 22:00
from £300–£528 hire fee per hour
The Great Hall
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
The Great Chamber
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
The Norfolk Cloister
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
The Governors’ Room
9:00 – 22:00
from £300–£420 hire fee per hour
The Charterhouse Chapel
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
The Chapel Cloister
18:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
The Old Library
8:00 – 22:00
from £528–£2640 hire fee
Learning Centre
9:00 – 22:00
from £300–£360 hire fee per hour
The Master’s Court
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
The Norfolk Garden
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
Washhouse Court
8:00 – 22:00
from £528 hire fee per hour
Charterhouse Square
9:00 – 22:00
from £12000 hire fee per day
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user

Facilities and catering options

Up to 500
standing
Up to 200
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
BYO alcohol
In-house catering
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided

Reviews and ratings

1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
1 recent guest highly rated cleanliness, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
4.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
4.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
4.7
ST
Sarah T.
July 2024
Garden · 70 guests
Stunning location, a jewel hidden away. Staff were so helpful and we were very pleased with the way the event worked out.
Loos were a bit of a walk for older guests, but were fully accessible.
4.7
US
Uzma S.
April 2024
Excellent communication
5.0
SH
Stephanie H.
March 2024
Excellent communication
5.0

About The Charterhouse

Welcome to The Charterhouse, a living testament to centuries of history, nestled between Barbican and Smithfield Market, just north of the iconic Charterhouse Square. Once a Carthusian monastery, this grand site has transformed over time into a private mansion, a boys' school, and, today, an almshouse—a role it continues to fulfill with grace.

The Charterhouse is more than just a venue; it is a journey through time, a story told with grand scales and intricate details. Whether you seek a location that embodies a specific historical period or provides an atmospheric backdrop for a shoot or event, The Charterhouse offers a diverse range of styles, architecture, lighting, and authentic period details.

With its unique advantage in the market, The Charterhouse is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Many guests are likely to find this location new, unexpected, and stunning - a venue that stands out in the heart of London. The indoor and outdoor spaces, each with its own unique character, provide countless opportunities for innovative formats and designs.

As The Charterhouse undergoes redevelopment, its main event spaces are now among the most prestigious venues in central London. The vision extends beyond hosting events; it is about creating a permanent and vital entity that contributes to charity and leaves a lasting legacy. The Charterhouse embraces a progressive attitude towards environmental sustainability and fair, ethical work practices.

By choosing one of our highly adaptable and characterful spaces for your event, you directly support this 400-year-old charity and contribute to the preservation of the site for future generations.

FAQ

At The Charterhouse, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Charterhouse:

  • The Norfolk Garden hosting 45 guests: £2905.92
  • The Norfolk Cloister hosting 180 guests: £7680
  • Learning Centre hosting 40 guests: £892.80

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

The Charterhouse is located at Charterhouse Square, in the London. The nearest metro station is Barbican Station.