The Carlyles' House
National Trust, Carlyles House, 24 Cheyne Row, London, Greater London, SW3 5HL
In the 19th century, Thomas Carlyle was one of the most famous British writers. Fellow author William Makepeace Thackeray said: 'Tom Carlyle lives in perfect dignity in a house in Chelsea with a snuffy Scotch maid to open the door and best company in England ringing at it!'
Come along and find out more about Thomas’ huge influence, Jane’s astonishing wit and the way Victorians decorated their homes.
Timings
- Wednesday 16 September:
- 11am - 4pm
- Saturday 19 September:
- 11am - 4pm
Location & directions
National Trust, Carlyles House, 24 Cheyne Row, London, Greater London, SW3 5HL
- Directions:
- By train Victoria 2 miles then take the 170 bus to Albert Bridge. By bus Take one of following buses 11, 19, 22, 49, 319 to Carlyle Square, then walk down Bramerton Street, turn right into Glebe Place, follow road into Cheyne Row. Alternatively, take the 170 bus to Albert Bridge, then Cheyne Row is behind the statue of Carlyle on the Embankment. Cycling Nearest cycle route is NCN4, bike parking available on the Embankment, nearest Barclays Cycle Hire docking stations Chelsea embankment and Phene Street. There are docking stations available on the Kings Road also. Cycling - more information Underground Sloane Square, then a 15 minute walk down the King's Road. Alternatively, South Kensington, approximately 15 minute walk using local roads. Please note that due to ongoing work on the underground it is advisable to check on the TFL website, particularly at weekends.
- Contact on day:
- The Carlyles' House Team
- Telephone number:
- +442073525108
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Tickets need to be pre booked via The Carlyles' website. Tickets will become available on Thursday 3rd and Thursday 10th September respectively.
- Booking contact name:
- The Carlyels' Team
- Booking telephone number:
- +442073525108
- Booking website:
- https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/london/the-carlyles-house
- Booking opens:
- 03 Sep 2026 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 19 Sep 2026 12:00 PM
Accessibility details
Limited parking available at nearby meters. Outside toilet with limited access. Unsuitable for wheelchair access with many stairs. Guide dogs/assistance dogs only. • One WC – in the original outside privy building. Reached via the garden path. • Door opens inwards. • There are no adult or baby changing facility on the property • Lighting in the toilet is an ordinary overhead light bulb. • There are no automatic hand driers.
Additional information
• Access to building is by climbing the steps to the front door. • The door will be opened by a volunteer. • Access to garden is through the house via the entrance hall • Two internal steps, go down to the back door that leads into the garden. • Back door width is 66cm – a further two steps lead down into the garden. • Access to the upper floors and basement is by stairs only, handrail only on the right side.
- Max number of people:
- 12
- Estimated duration:
- 0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
