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The Charterhouse

A historic complex of buildings in Clerkenwell, London, dating back to the 14th century.

The Charterhouse, Charterhouse Square, Clerkenwell, London EC1M 6AN

The Charterhouse gate

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Weddings

Free admission to members of Historic Houses when you show a valid membership card.
Free admission to members of Historic Houses when you show a valid membership card.
Capacity
  • 100+
Licences
  • Civil
Venue Types
  • House rooms
  • Marquee space
  • Outdoor / garden
Facilities
  • Accessible parking
  • Guest parking
  • Suppliers list
  • Wedding planner
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Accessibility

Entrance to the museum, Chapel and shop is on Charterhouse Square and is step-free and wheelchair accessible. The public areas of the reception, museum display, Chapel, learning centre and cloakroom facilities are fully accessible for wheelchair users and people with limited mobility. There is a lift in the reception area which can be used for visitors to the Great Chamber; please let us know in advance if you require ramp access for a Saturday tour but weekday tours do not require advance notice.

– There are accessible toilet and baby changing facilities but please be aware that there is limited buggy parking.
– The nearest Changing Places toilets are at the Barbican Centre.
– We have a small number of disabled parking spaces for Blue and Orange Badge holders; please call us in advance to book a space.
– We do not have a dedicated quiet space apart from the Chapel, but you are welcome to get in touch with us before your visit to discuss your needs.

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The Charterhouse is an almshouse and a historic site in the heart of London featuring stunning buildings and gardens, and offering a picturesque setting for weddings. Its rich history and architecture, including a Tudor Great Chamber and medieval cloister, provides a memorable backdrop for your special day. By celebrating your wedding with us, you are contributing to a charity supporting a community of older people with a housing need since 1611.

Booking

Find out more on our website.

To request a quote please complete the form here. 

Further information on Venue Hire packages can be found here.

Contact us: events@thecharterhouse.org or call us on 020 3817 4173

for the latest information.
Accessibility

Entrance to the museum, Chapel and shop is on Charterhouse Square and is step-free and wheelchair accessible. The public areas of the reception, museum display, Chapel, learning centre and cloakroom facilities are fully accessible for wheelchair users and people with limited mobility. There is a lift in the reception area which can be used for visitors to the Great Chamber; please let us know in advance if you require ramp access for a Saturday tour but weekday tours do not require advance notice.

– There are accessible toilet and baby changing facilities but please be aware that there is limited buggy parking.
– The nearest Changing Places toilets are at the Barbican Centre.
– We have a small number of disabled parking spaces for Blue and Orange Badge holders; please call us in advance to book a space.
– We do not have a dedicated quiet space apart from the Chapel, but you are welcome to get in touch with us before your visit to discuss your needs.

Does our information need updating?
Let us know here

Michelle & Paul B

The Charterhouse and the Norfolk Cloister will always hold the most special place in our hearts and memories. Thank you (and all the team) for everything

The Charterhouse gate

James and Cath

Although the best part of a month has now passed since our wedding, we wanted to get in touch to say a huge thank you for everything you did to make the day such a roaring success...The venue looked absolutely stunning with the cloisters lending themselves perfectly as a ceremony space. All our guests were blown away by the beauty of it all and simply couldn’t believe that we were in central London. Our heartfelt thanks

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