Spitalfields Charnel House
Wheelchair accessible
Preserved behind glass, the ruins of a medieval building used to store human remains.

šŸ“œ Medieval charnel house, oldest building in the area, preserved under glass.
šŸ” Once housed human remains from famine and plague victims, discovered in the late 1990s.

Why Go

šŸ›ļø Explore a rare medieval charnel house and London's oldest building, a former hospital chapel.
šŸ’€ See ancient human remains and medieval architecture.
šŸ“– Learn about London's ancient history, including famine and plague.
šŸš¶ View preserved ruins from above or below.
šŸ–¼ļø See unique sculptures by David Teager-Portman.
šŸš¶ Easy access in a modern area with restaurants and shops.

Why Avoid

šŸ’¤ Small site, may not take long to explore.
šŸŒ™ Limited lighting for nighttime surface-level view.

Cost

šŸ’° Free entry.

Hours

šŸ•’ Underground level: Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM. Surface view: Daily, anytime.

Getting There

šŸ“ Bishops Square, London, E1 6FQ, United Kingdom.
šŸš‡ Nearest stations are Liverpool Street (Tube/Overground) and Shoreditch High Street (Overground).

Accessibility

ā™æ Elevator available for underground access.

Last updated 8 days ago

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