The Charterhouse

08/10/2026

06/10/2026

Today is the feast day of St Bruno of Cologne, founder of the Carthusian Order in Chartreuse, France. Known for their austere humility, solitary lifestyle, and strict avoidance of public praise, the Carthusians have also left a surprisingly spirited legacy.

While we are remembering St Bruno in our chapel today, you might prefer to mark the occasion by raising a glass of Chartreuse.

In 1605, the French diplomat the Duke of Estrées gifted an "alchemical manuscript" to a Carthusian monastery near Paris. It contained a mysterious recipe for an "elixir of long life," which eventually became the famous Chartreuse liqueur still produced by the order today.

The monks originally intended it as a medicine or health-giving tonic. To this day, the pure elixir is traditionally taken not by the glass, but by placing a few drops on a sugar cube or stirring it into a cup of hot herbal tea.

05/10/2026

Planning to visit us?

We look forward to welcoming you, but please note the Visitor Centre and Chapel will be closed on Saturday 10th, Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th October.

You can plan your trip and check our regular opening hours on our website, link in first comment.

02/10/2026

Walking into an ethereal Master's Court, glowing in the golden early morning September sun. You really can't ever take the beauty of these historic buildings for granted.

01/10/2026

Make the most of the darker evenings with The Charterhouse Candlelight Evening Tour.

Experience our beautiful historic buildings as they were meant to be seen - bathed in the atmospheric glow of candlelight. Join our expert guides to uncover the hidden stories of the Charterhouse after dark.

Dates: Thursday 29 October, Tuesday 3 November, Tuesday 1 and Thursday 10 December
6:00 PM: Doors open. Relax and mingle with a complimentary glass of w**e (or soft drink) in the stunning Great Chamber.
6:30 PM & 6:45 PM: Your 60-minute guided candlelight tour begins.

It is a magical way to experience centuries of history.

Secure your spot now via the link in the first comment.

29/09/2026

From this beautiful bee snapped by Justin, our Head of Horticulture, to these tiny juvenile shield bugs spotted by a resident on bright pink Love-Lies-Bleeding, this is just some of the evidence our estate is full of life!

Members of our resident's Garden Club regularly use iNaturalist.org to help identify and track findings. It’s a free platform available online or via an app that works as a community scientific tool, helping you identify wildlife while contributing to global biodiversity research.

You can try it out yourself!

25/09/2026

Looking for an autumn day out? While this medieval gate isn’t our public entrance, it’s just one of many doors into our history!

Step into the Charterhouse in Clerkenwell on a guided tour to discover our fascinating story, from emergency Black Death burial ground and medieval Carthusian Monastery, to grand Tudor mansion and pioneering charity since 1611.

Guided Tours: Tuesdays – Saturdays at 11:00am & 2:15pm

Booking: Follow the link in our first comment for tickets

Photo(c) Nick Guttridge

24/09/2026

Here's a round up of all the activities on the Clerkenwell Polinator Path this autumn. Including a series of urban orchard training workshops with here at the Charterhouse.

23/09/2026

UPDATE: We're actually holding it on Friday 2 October.

Cake, coffee, and supporting a great cause!

Our residents are hosting a Macmillan Coffee Morning at the Community Space again this year. Pop in for a hot drink, a sweet treat and a chat while helping us support the amazing work of Macmillan Cancer Support.

Hope to see you there:
Friday 2 October
10:00am - 12:00pm
The Community Space (entry via the Visitor Centre)

21/09/2026

The secret is out! We are thrilled to announce that tickets for our luxury Festive Afternoon Teas at the Charterhouse are now on sale.

Treat yourself and your guests to an exclusive and memorable experience, where seasonal indulgence meets centuries of magnificent heritage for a truly sparkling Christmas.

Find out more and book your table via the link in the first comment.