Discover heritage-inspired events
& activities across Royal Greenwich
What's On
Join us for a varied programme of events including family-friendly activities, markets, heritage tours and exhibitions, arts, and theatre. Please check back regularly to see what's coming up.
Charlton House 100 Exhibitions
To celebrate 100 years of the the public ownership of Charlton House , throughout the summer and autumn we are hosting exhibitions across the House to celebrate.
Date: 1 September, 2025
Time: Weekdays: 9:30am - 3:30pm
Saturdays: 9:30am - 3:00pm
Historic Fridays : Charlton House Tours
Every first and third Friday of the month, We’ll be your guide as you explore this historic Jacobean manor house in Greenwich. Click through to choose your date.
Date: 17 October, 2025
Time: 10:00am
Ghost Garden Trail & Crafts
Join us this Halloween for ghostly crafts and a ghoulish trail in our spooky gardens.
Date: 30 October, 2025
Time: Sessions are 10:00am - 12:00pm or 1:30pm - 3:30pm
An Evening of Ghost Stories By M. R. James
Join Behind the Door Productions for a candlelit performance of ‘An Evening of Ghost Stories by M. R. James’ at Charlton House, a one-man performance by Toby Burchell.
Date: 1 November, 2025
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Edwyrdian Tales: Ghost Stories for Christmas
Join Edwyrdian Tales for an evening of haunting dark delights set during Christmastide.
Date: 16 November, 2025
Time: 7:30pm - 8:50pm
Wreath Making or Table Decoration at Charlton House
Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with us as we welcome Christmas to our historic house and grounds.
Date: 22 November, 2025
Time: 10.00am - 12:00pm and/or 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytelling With Mrs Claus | 29 November
Charlton House is delighted to have Mrs Claus and her mischievous elves bring a magical time of storytelling all the way from the North Pole.
Date: 29 November, 2025
Time: Each session begins at: 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 1:30pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 3:30pm, 4:00pm (Sessions are 45 minutes long)
Storytelling With Mrs Claus | 30 November
Charlton House is delighted to have Mrs Claus and her mischievous elves bring a magical time of storytelling all the way from the North Pole.
Date: 30 November, 2025
Time: Each session begins at: 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 1:30pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 3:30pm, 4:00pm (Sessions are 45 minutes long)
Storytelling With Mrs Claus | 6 December
Charlton House is delighted to have Mrs Claus and her mischievous elves bring a magical time of storytelling all the way from the North Pole.
Date: 6 December, 2025
Time: Each session begins at: 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 1:30pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 3:30pm, 4:00pm (Sessions are 45 minutes long)
Father Christmas at Frilly’s Tea Room
Join us at Frilly’s Tea Room for a festive Breakfast or Afternoon Tea, with a magical visit with Father Christmas himself!
Date: 7 December, 2025
Time: Breakfast: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Afternoon Tea: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Rumpelstiltskin Pantomime (SEND friendly)
Come join the fun at Charlton House and Gardens for an enchanting event filled with magical stories! A 45 minute production of Rumpelstiltskin.
Date: 14 December, 2025
Time: First performance at 11:00am then second performance at 1:30pm (show lasts 45 minutes)
Concerts at Charlton House
Our season of Tuesday Afternoon Recitals continues. Every Tuesday at 1pm, friend of Charlton House Stephen Maw presents a free classical concert featuring extraordinary musicians, often in conjunction with The Royal College of Music and The Royal Academy of Music. Check here regularly for programme updates!
Community & Partner Events
Experience an exciting lineup of events hosted at Charlton House & Gardens by local groups and partners. From immersive theater and paranormal investigations to history tours, and live performances, there’s always something unique to explore.
Check back regularly to see what’s coming up!
Greenwich Get Walking
Greenwich Get Walking is a free healthy walks programme, delivered by Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT) in partnership with the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
Date: 4 September, 2025
Time: 10:00am
Ghost Hunt Events at Charlton House
Join Ghost Hunt Events for an evening of paranormal exploration at Charlton House, one of London’s most historic and reportedly haunted locations.
Date: 26 September, 2025
Time: 20:30pm - 2:00am
Ghost Hunt Events at Charlton House
Join Ghost Hunt Events for an evening of paranormal exploration at Charlton House, one of London’s most historic and reportedly haunted locations.
Date: 24 October, 2025
Time: 20:30pm - 2:00am
