4.7
Monasteries
The Charterhouse
London, United Kingdom
Originally established in 1371 as a Carthusian monastery, The Charterhouse has witnessed everything from serving as a Tudor mansion to sheltering Londoners during the Great Plague. Visitors can see the Norfolk Cloister, a rare survivor of the Great Fire of 1666. It's a site rich for history enthusiasts, revealing layers of London's past.
Good to know
- Crowds
- Usually quiet
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
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