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 we have been hosting exhibitions across the House since summer 2025
Date: 1 September, 2025
Time: Ongoing
Weekdays: 9:30am - 3:30pm
Saturdays: 9:30am - 3:00pm
Historic Fridays: Charlton House Tours
Every Friday we’ll be your guide as you explore this historic Jacobean manor house in Greenwich. Click through to choose your date.
Date: 1 May, 2026
Time: 12:00 noon
Every Friday - ongoing
Save the Date…Horn Fair 2026
Horn Fair is back on 18th October 2026. Get ready for a fun-filled day of stalls, live music, delicious food, activities, and so much more!
Date: 18 October, 2026
Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Dracula is coming to Charlton House
A family friendly adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic tale of Dracula. See it in one of London’s most haunted historic buildings
Date: 29 October, 2026
Time: 1pm; 5pm; 7pm
Each performance will be up to 1 hour 25 mins
Halloween Children’s Day on 30th October
Visit Charlton House and discover gruesome games, spooky storytelling, Dracula inspired crafts, and a Halloween trail
Date: 30 October, 2026
Time: 10am-12noon
1.30pm-3.30pm
Both sessions include all activities
Save the dates: Christmas 2026 at Charlton House
Christmas 2026 at Charlton House – here’s an overview of what’s on and when!
Date: 28 November, 2026
Time: Christmas starts with wreath making sessions on Saturday 28th November. It includes our Christmas Fair, visits by Santa Claus (and Santa Paws), a pantomime, storytelling from Mrs Claus and much more!
Festive wreath making – 28th November
Get into the festive spirit and craft a beautiful Christmas wreath and/or table decoration at our hands-on workshop on 28th November. Add on Prosecco or soft drinks!
Date: 28 November, 2026
Time: 10am
1.30pm
5pm
Jack and the BeanSTEM Pantomime (SEND friendly)
We are delighted to be welcoming Head2Head Sensory Theatre back again for a SEND friendly visit to Charlton House. Join all the fun at Jack and the BeanSTEM!
Date: 29 November, 2026
Time: 11am and 1.30pm
Each performance is 45 minutes
Santa’s Grotto at Charlton House
Get ready for some festive fun. For two days only, Santa and his magical grotto are at Charlton House. Visit him on 5th and 6th December 2026.
Date: 5 December, 2026
Time: Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th December
Timed slots from 11am-3.30pm
Ghost Stories for Christmas
A live storytelling one-man show bringing the haunting ghost stories of Christmas time to life…
Date: 6 December, 2026
Time: 7.30pm
Doors open at 7pm
Performance is 1hr 20mins without an interval
Santa Paws is coming to town!
It’s the yappiest time of the year! Santa Paws is coming to Charlton House for one day only – on Friday 11th December 2026
Date: 11 December, 2026
Time: Timed slots from 1pm-4pm.
Walk-ins welcome too!
Storytelling with Mrs Claus
Mrs Claus is back for more storytelling and magic!
Date: 12 December, 2026
Time: From 10am-4pm (last bookable session)
Each session is 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!
Tuesday Concerts: Tiffany Qiu
Charlton House Tuesday Concerts proudly presents pianist Tiffany Qiu
Date: 15 September, 2026
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Tuesday Concerts: Vivian Qu and Harry Bowden
Charlton House Tuesday Concerts proudly presents Vivian Qu on cello and Harry Bowden on piano.
Date: 22 September, 2026
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Tuesday Concerts: Denis Patrickson and Roelof Temmingh
Charlton House Tuesday Concerts proudly presents Denis Patrickson on alto saxophone and Roelof Temmingh on piano
Date: 29 September, 2026
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
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
Save the Date…Horn Fair 2026
Horn Fair is back on 18th October 2026. Get ready for a fun-filled day of stalls, live music, delicious food, activities, and so much more!
Date: 18 October, 2026
Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm
