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To mark 100 years of public ownership of Charlton House, exhibitions will be hosted throughout the House across the summer and autumn.

Charlton House 100 – The Study
From Jacobean private mansion to public asset, the new exhibition charts the last 100 years of Charlton House since it first opened to the public in 1925. Through photographs, objects, and stories from the museum and archive collection. Royal Heritage Heritage Trust explore how the House has adapted through war, social change, and cultural transformation.

The People’s Gallery Exhibition – The White Room
Opened on 1st September, it has been recognised that Charlton House is more than stone and timber, it’s been shaped by the people who’ve lived, worked, and cared for it for over 400 years. From Lady Katherine Newton in the 1600s to post-war House Warden, Mr Jenkins, countless individuals have kept the house alive, adapting it for each new era. This gallery shares a few of these stories.

75 Years of Gardening – CABAHS
Charlton and Blackheath Amateur Horticultural Society (CABAHS) celebrate their 75th anniversary this year. Their relationship with Charlton House goes back many years with their first chair, Mr Charles Earle, also the Maryon-Wilson’s estate manager who was charged with preparing the House and grounds for sale in 1925.

 

Join the Historic Tours of Charlton House and explore over 400 years of history with the guided tours!

Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in a Jacobean mansion? What is a Grand Salon? How did the owners show off their wealth? If the walls could speak what stories would they tell?

Come discover the rich history, architecture, and hidden corners of this remarkable Jacobean mansion.

* Self-guided and audio tours are also available for free throughout the day, and every weekday and Saturday: 9:30am to 3:30pm.