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Chief Executive Officer
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Royal Greenwich Heritage Trust at Charlton House
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The heritage charity that cares for the Royal Borough's historic collections and runs Charlton House & Gardens, a Jacobean manor with free gardens, tours, events and a tea room.
Royal Greenwich Heritage Trust is a registered charity, formed in 2014, that looks after key historic buildings, objects and records in the Royal Borough of Greenwich and brings that heritage to life through exhibitions, tours, walks and activities for all ages. Its flagship property is Charlton House & Gardens.
Charlton House was built between 1607 and 1612 for the tutor to Prince Henry of Wales, son of James I, and is one of the UK's finest examples of a Jacobean manor house. Over the years it has been home to nobility and prime ministers, and served as a medical centre in times of trial. Entry is free and visitors can explore the house at their own pace, with guided Historic Fridays tours and private tours available to book.
The historic gardens and grounds are free to visit and include the house's original walled gardens, one of James I's mulberry trees and a summer house attributed to Inigo Jones. Frilly's Tea Room, at the centre of the house, serves food and drinks and vintage afternoon teas.
The house hosts a year-round programme of public events, offers spaces for private hire and celebrations, and runs heritage learning sessions for schools (KS1 and KS2). The Royal Borough of Greenwich Heritage Trust is registered charity no. 1157164.
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Visit Charlton House & Gardens
Free entry to the Jacobean house and its walled gardens.
Historic Fridays: Charlton House Tours
Hour-long guided tours of the house every Friday at 12 noon, meeting in the Great Hall.
£12 per person
Venue hire
Spaces at Charlton House for celebrations, commemorations, meetings and community gatherings.
Schools programme
Heritage learning sessions for schools.
Become a Friend
Join the Friends of the Trust and support Greenwich's heritage.
Support us
Donate to help care for the borough's historic buildings and collections.
Plan your visit
Tickets, visits or bookings are handled directly by Royal Greenwich Heritage Trust at Charlton House through its own website or booking provider.
Meet the Team
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Philip Croall
Chair of Trustees
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Janice Wall
Sales & Marketing Manager
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Hilary Wood
Education Coordinator
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