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The Charterhouse
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General Notes: Doubling / Stand In: Ripon Market Square (Downton Abbey) Ripon exteriors (Downton Abbey)

Jurisdictions: Islington

Location/Studios Details

The Charterhouse

United Kingdom / London, England
Location ID: #10165084

The Charterhouse is a seven-acre heritage site between Barbican and Farringdon that dates back to 1348. It has been a medieval monastery, a grand Tudor mansion, and since 1611, an almshouse. Set in beautiful grounds, there are formal gardens, the Wash-house Court, the Master's Court and the Chapel Court. With many options of spaces, offering thrilling architecture and interiors that have witnessed significant moments in London’s history, the Charterhouse is a stunning and authentic backdrop for films and photoshoots. There is significant space for crews and equipment, including Charterhouse Square outside, which the Charterhouse owns, and a very experienced team on hand.

Location Category:

  • PARKS, GARDENS, AND OPEN SPACES - Gardens;
  • PREMIERE LOCATIONS - *;
  • RELIGIOUS - Chapels;
  • RESIDENTIAL - Almshouses;
  • RESIDENTIAL - Houses, period;
  • STREETS, CRESCENTS AND SQUARES - Alleyways;
  • STREETS, CRESCENTS AND SQUARES - Cobbled streets;
  • STREETS, CRESCENTS AND SQUARES - Period Streets;
  • STREETS, CRESCENTS AND SQUARES - Squares

Architecture Style:

  • Jacobean;
  • Medieval;
  • Period 1300-1400;
  • Period 1600-1700