Charterhouse

One of the country’s great public schools, founded in 1611, Charterhouse has now been on its current site for 150 years, having moved away from insalubrious surroundings in London in 1872 to new greener surroundings on the outskirts of Godalming. Guided tours will include architectural gems such as the historic South African Cloister (architect W.D. Caroe), Memorial Chapel (designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott), the Main Hall (Sir Arthur Blomfield), the Library and Scholars’ Court (Philip Hardwick).

Timings & Tours

Sunday 14 September:

Tours 1000 1230 and 1430

Location & directions

Princes Avenue, Hurtmore Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2DE

Directions:

Use Princes Avenue entrance and tours start at the Founders Court in front of the main school

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Where demand is greater than the number of tickets available they will be allocated by ballot. You will get an email confirmation if your application is successful and this should be available to show at the venue. You may apply for tickets at more than one property/event. Some tickets may still be available after 23 August and both the booking website and that of The Godalming Trust https://www.thegodalmingtrust.org.uk/ will indicate where they are available.

Booking website:

https://www.godalming-tc.gov.uk/godalming-heritage-weekend-ticket-requests-2025

Booking opens:

11 Aug 2025 09:00 AM

Booking closes:

22 Aug 2025 04:00 PM

Accessibility details

Please note: The tour involves a lot of walking and some steps, but a wheelchair accessible tour can be arranged with prior notice.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

20

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 15 minute(s)

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