London

Carlyle's House

The Chelsea home of a Victorian literary couple

24 Cheyne Row, Chelsea, London, SW3 5HL

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An image of the attic at Carlyle's House in London set out as it was when Carlyle wrote their using it as his study. It is a light room with wooden doors, large dark wood bookcase, tables and glass display case

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By road
Parking: limited metered street parking
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.
By bicycle
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.
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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.

Opening times for 21 December 2024
Asset	Opening time
House	Closed

House and garden
Ticket type	Gift aid	Standard
Adult		£9.50
Child		£4.75
Family		£23.75
Family (One Adult)		£14.25

Interior detail of the Drawing Room at Carlyle's House in London showing 19th century furniture and paintings

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Carlyle's House is open every Wednesday and all visits are by pre-booked timed entry only. Two weeks of tickets will be live at any one time, with new tickets released every Thursday.