Tucked between the Barbican and Smithfield, The Charterhouse is a storied London venue that blends historic grandeur with versatile event spaces. Dating back centuries, this former monastery and Tudor mansion now houses a collection of elegant halls, cloisters, libraries, gardens and chambers — all available for hire. With a rare mix of architectural character and modern event capability, The Charterhouse is an unforgettable backdrop for high-end meetings, gala dinners, cultural events, private receptions or filming.

Whether your event is an elegant dinner under vaulted ceilings, a brand activation across courtyards, or a multi-room conference, The Charterhouse adapts beautifully. Its many interlinked areas, flexible layouts and discreet in-house support ensure your vision is delivered with integrity and impact.

Key Features

• Historic, heritage architecture and period detailing

• Multiple rooms spanning halls, chambers, libraries, cloisters, and gardens

• Indoor / outdoor adaptability via courtyards and gardens

• Capacity scales from small boardroom meetings to grand receptions

• State-of-the-art AV, lighting, and power infrastructure hidden within heritage fabric

• Available for dry hire plus full event services

• Flexible hire models – from exclusive use to individual room hire

Event Spaces & Layout

Great Hall & Great Chamber

• The signature ceremonial space: ideal for gala dinners, theatrical events or large receptions.

Norfolk Cloister & Gardens

• A semi-outdoor courtyard space well-suited for drinks receptions, summer dinners or outdoor networking.

Governors’ Room / Old Library / Chapel / Cloister Galleries

• Smaller, more intimate rooms for panel talks, private dining, breakout sessions or VIP events.

Combined / Exclusive-Use Option

• Many rooms interconnect, creating expanses that stretch across multiple levels and zones — ideal for high-impact, multi-segment events.

Why Hire The Charterhouse

The Charterhouse offers more than space — it offers presence. With its rich layers of history and architecture, it brings instant gravitas and authenticity to your event. Its flexibility between halls, cloisters, libraries and outdoor courtyards allows you to design experiences that unfold within one cohesive site without compromise.

Whether you’re wanting an atmospheric dinner under vaulted ceilings, a high-profile launch in hallowed halls, or a multi-track conference across interconnected rooms, The Charterhouse provides the technical infrastructure and heritage ambience to make your event memorable.