There is plenty to see and do at Charlton House & Gardens, whether you are coming as an individual, with friends, or as a family.
With free entry, you can explore and learn all about the long and eventful history of the beautiful jacobean rooms, corridors and staircases you will discover, as well as the stunning walled gardens and grounds.
The house was built between 1607 and 1612 for Sir Adam Newton, who was tutor to Henry, Prince of Wales - the eldest son of James I. It is one of the finest surviving Jacobean manor houses in England.
Opening times
HOUSE
The House is otherwise temporarily closed to the public, with the exception of scheduled events and hires.
GARDENS
Weekdays
10am - 4pm
CAFE
Weekdays
9:30am - 3:30pm
Sundays
10am - 4pm

Explore Charlton House

Charlton House’s walls are rich with history

Home to stunning grounds and gardens

Tuesday Concerts: Yuzhou Zhang (piano)
Charlton House Concert Society in conjunction with The Royal College of Music and The Royal Academy of Music. Free lunchtime concerts at Charlton House
Date: 1 July, 2025
Time: 13.00 - 14.00

Shakespeare in the Squares Presents ‘The Taming of the Shrew’
Charlton House is proud to announce that Shakespeare in the Squares will return this summer to celebrate their eighth anniversary with a new production of “The Taming of the Shrew.”
Date: 4 July, 2025
Time: 19.00 - 21.00

Tuesday Concerts: Aidan Baracol (piano)
Charlton House Concert Society in conjunction with The Royal College of Music and The Royal Academy of Music. Free lunchtime concerts at Charlton House
Date: 15 July, 2025
Time: 13.00 - 14.00
Hire Charlton House

Charlton House’s walls are rich with history
