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Royal Hospital Chelsea

 
 
ADDRESS
Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London SW3 4SR 
 
TELEPHONE
020 7881 5200 
 
OPENING TIMES
Mon to Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 2pm-4pm | Closed daily between midday-14:00.
 
PRICES
Adult FREE, Child FREE | There is a charge for tours.
 

Nearby Royal Hospital Chelsea

 
 
Royal Hospital ChelseaBuilt by Sir Christopher Wren 1682-1692, the Grade I-listed Royal Hospital Chelsea was intended by King Charles II to be a home for soldiers who were unfit for further duty because of injury or old age. Hundreds of years on and the 66 acres (27 hectares) site is still home to these Chelsea Pensioners or "The Men in Scarlet", who can be seen in their colourful jackets and triangular hats making their way down the Royal Hospital Road. The Chapel, Great Hall, museum and State Apartments are open to visitors and are of particular interest. The Great Hall, used for dining until the early 19th century, is furnished with sixteen long tables (each one seating 26 members of each Ward); the large mural painting at the far end dates from about 1690 and represents Charles II on horseback surrounded by allegorical figures, with the Royal Hospital buildings in the background. Beautiful grounds are open daily except during Chelsea Flower Show months (May or June) which has been held at the South Grounds since 1913. The National Army Museum and the Chelsea Physic Garden close by are also worth a look.
 

Royal Hospital Chelsea events

 
RHS Chelsea Flower ShowRHS Chelsea Flower ShowRHS Chelsea Flower ShowFounded in 1913, the Chelsea Flower Show is an extraordinary event and famous all around the world. Eight hundred of the greatest exponents of imaginative garden design spend nearly a month creating a horticultural wonderland over an 11-acre site in Chelsea's Royal Hospital gardens. Most of London society, including the Queen, regards the Chelsea F26th May 2012Saturday 26th May 2012 Where:
Royal Hospital Chelsea,   Royal Hospital Road      SW3 4SR
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RHS Chelsea Flower ShowEditor's Top Pick - Recommended
RHS Chelsea Flower Show
 
event  Running until Saturday 26th May 2012
TIMES  22nd May to 26th May 2012  PRICING  £22-£49| Members £16-£55
Founded in 1913, the Chelsea Flower Show is an extraordinary event and famous all around the world. Eight hundred of the greatest exponents of imaginative garden design spend nearly a month creating a horticultural wonderland over an 11-acre site in Chelsea's Royal Hospital gardens. Most of London society, including the Queen, regards the Chelsea F... More about this event
RHS Chelsea Flower Show
 
Masterpiece LondonMasterpiece LondonMasterpiece LondonDedicated to finding the best in art and design, Masterpiece London is truly an exhibition for collectors to be excited about. You can expect contemporary and historical paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings and antiques representing both UK and international galleries, collectors and dealers. Held on the South Grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelse28th June 2012Wednesday 4th July 2012 Where:
Royal Hospital Chelsea,   Royal Hospital Road      SW3 4SR
Category: event
Masterpiece LondonEditor's Top Pick - Recommended
Masterpiece London
 
event  Running from Thursday 28th June 2012 until Wednesday 4th July 2012
TIMES  30th Jun to 5th Jul 2011 - Various Times  PRICING  £20, inc catalogue
Dedicated to finding the best in art and design, Masterpiece London is truly an exhibition for collectors to be excited about. You can expect contemporary and historical paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings and antiques representing both UK and international galleries, collectors and dealers. Held on the South Grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelse... More about this event
 

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May in London 2012

RHS Chelsea Flower Show Royal Hospital Chelsea, SW3 4SR 22nd May 2012 - 27th May 2012 Founded in 1913, the Chelsea Flower Show is an extraordinary event...

 
 
June in London 2012

Masterpiece Royal Hospital Chelsea, SW3 4SR 28th June 2012 - 4th July 2012 Dedicated to finding the best in art and design, Masterpiece London is truly an...

 
 
October in London 2012

Art London Royal Hospital Chelsea, SW3 4SR 4th October 2012 - 9th October 2012 The Art London fair takes place at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, showcasing galleries from...

 
 
May 2011

RHS Chelsea Flower Show Royal Hospital Chelsea, SW3 4SR 24th May 2011 - 28th May 2011 Founded in 1913, the Chelsea Flower Show is an extraordinary event and...

 
 
May 2010

RHS Chelsea Flower Show Royal Hospital Chelsea, SW3 4SR 25th May 2010 - 29th May 2010 Founded in 1913, the Chelsea Flower Show is an extraordinary event -...

 
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Hotels near Royal Hospital Chelsea

Near Royal Hospital Chelsea
No. 11 London London
No. 11 London
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel  Double Rooms: 36% off from £180
11 Cadogan Gardens, SW3 | 11 minutes from Royal Hospital Chelsea
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Sydney House Chelsea London
Sydney House Chelsea
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel  Double Rooms: 20% off from £171
9- 11 Sydney Street, SW3 | 14 minutes from Royal Hospital Chelsea
The Sydney House Chelsea is a converted town house located in a Grade II listed building, just moments from the King's Road in London's fashionable Chelsea ...More
 
 
 
Eccleston Square Hotel London London
Eccleston Square Hotel London
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel  Deluxe Double/Twin Rooms: 5% off from £280
37 Eccleston Square, SW1V | 16 minutes from Royal Hospital Chelsea
The grade II listed, hotel is the result of a £6.5m refurbishment which transformed the interior with high tech features and a modern design. Slap bang ...More
 
 
 
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Alternative Historic Buildings nearest Royal Hospital Chelsea

Nearest to Royal Hospital Chelsea
Brompton Oratory London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Brompton Oratory
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Brompton Road, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 20 minutes from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Built in 1884, in the Italianate Baroque style, the Brompton Oratory is an exact imitation of the Church of the Gesu in Rome and sports some ...More
 
 
 
St Peter's Church, Eaton Square London
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St Peter's Church, Eaton Square
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
119 Eaton Square, London, Belgravia, London SW1W | 21 minutes from Royal Hospital Chelsea
St Peter's was built by Hakewill in 1827 and later enlarged by Blomfield in 1875. Rebuilt and opened in 1992, following a fire in 1987, it ...More
 
 
 
Westminster Cathedral London
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Westminster Cathedral
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
42 Francis Street, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 24 minutes from Royal Hospital Chelsea
London's only example of neo-Byzantine architecture and principal Roman Catholic Church, Westminster Cathedral has a magnificent campanile that emerges 274 feet into the sky. While 12 ...More
 
 
 
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Sights and Attractions near Royal Hospital Chelsea

The best museums, galleries, attractions near Royal Hospital Chelsea
Saatchi Gallery London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Saatchi Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Duke of York's Square, King's Road, London, Chelsea, London SW3 | 6 minutes from Royal Hospital Chelsea
The Saatchi Gallery re-opened on 9th October 2008 in the former military barracks of the Duke of York's Headquarters. The 70,000 square feet represents a significantly ...More
 
 
 
Proud Chelsea London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Proud Chelsea
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
161 Kings Road, London, Chelsea, London SW3 | 8 minutes from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Art gallery Proud Chelsea brings top quality rock 'n' roll photography to the heart of King's Road. There are several strings to the Proud bow - ...More
 
 
 
Purple Dragon London
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Purple Dragon
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
Grosvenor Waterside, 30 Gatliff Road, London, Pimlico, London SW1W | 9 minutes from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Purple Dragon is a dream playground, kindergarten, day nursery and private members' for kids. Relocated from its original location in Battersea, the exclusive club occupies ...More
 
 
 
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Events near Royal Hospital Chelsea

Near Royal Hospital Chelsea
RHS Chelsea Flower Show London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
RHS Chelsea Flower Show
London > Events > Exhibitions  Dates: 22nd May to 26th May 2012
Royal Hospital Chelsea, Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London SW3 | At Royal Hospital Chelsea
Founded in 1913, the Chelsea Flower Show is an extraordinary event and famous all around the world. Eight hundred of the greatest exponents of imaginative garden ...More
 
 
 
Alex Prager: Compulsion
London > Events > Exhibitions  Dates: 24th May and 25th May 2012 at 10.30am-6pm & 26th May 2012 at 10.30am-5pm
Michael Hoppen Gallery, 3 Jubilee Place, SW3 | 9 minutes from Royal Hospital Chelsea
An installation of photography and film exploring subversive narratives....More
 
 
 
Belong London
Belong
London > Events > Theatre  Dates: 24th May and 26th May 2012 at 3.30pm and 7.45pm & 25th May 2012 at 7.45pm
Royal Court Theatre, Sloane Square, SW1W | 10 minutes from Royal Hospital Chelsea
A satirical drama on the notion of home, and British-Nigerian politics. Written by Bola Agbaje, featuring Lucian Msamati and Noma Dumezweni....More
 
 
 
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Entertainment near Royal Hospital Chelsea

Near Royal Hospital Chelsea
Royal Court Theatre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Royal Court Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Sloane Square, London, Belgravia, London SW1W | 10 minutes from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Dedicated to putting on new work and discovering new voices, the Royal Court Theatre was seen as 'the most important theatre in Europe' by no less ...More
 
 
 
Cadogan Hall London
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Cadogan Hall
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
5 Sloane Terrace, London, Belgravia, London SW1X | 11 minutes from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Cadogan Hall opened its doors on 18th June 2004 with a surprising lack of fanfare. The former Church of Christ Scientist is now the home of ...More
 
 
 
The Boisdale Jazz & Cigar Club London
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The Boisdale Jazz & Cigar Club
London > Entertainment > Jazz Clubs
15 Eccleston Street, Belgravia, London, Victoria, London SW1W | 16 minutes from Royal Hospital Chelsea
A tartan clad jazz, cigar and supper club, Boisdale of Belgravia has an the old fashioned charm of a gentlemen's club. Situated in an elegant Regency ...More
 
 
 
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Shopping near Royal Hospital Chelsea

The best shops and markets near Royal Hospital Chelsea
L'Artisan du Chocolat London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
L'Artisan du Chocolat
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
89 Lower Sloane Street, London, Belgravia, London SW1W | 6 minutes from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Highly acclaimed chocolate shop with a range of freshly prepared, uniquely flavoured treats. Ever tried lapsang souchong flavoured chocolate? How about Sichuan pepper or red wine and ...More
 
 
 
Partridges London
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Partridges
London > Shopping > Delicatessens
2-5 Duke of York Square, King's Road, London, Knightsbridge, London SW34LX | 6 minutes from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Grocers by Royal Appointment to the Queen since 1994, Patridges is an institution in this part of Chelsea. Opened by Richard Shepherd in May 1972 at ...More
 
 
 
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Reiss
London > Shopping > Clothing
114-116 Kings Road, London, Chelsea, London SW3 | 7 minutes from Royal Hospital Chelsea
There are many shops on the high street that aim to mirror the latest trends on the catwalk in an affordable range, but few who do ...More
 
 
 
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Restaurants near Royal Hospital Chelsea

What are the best dining options near Royal Hospital Chelsea London?
Foxtrot Oscar London
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Foxtrot Oscar
London > Restaurants >
79 Royal Hospital Road, London, Chelsea, London SW3 | 3 minutes from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Foxtrot Oscar is the ultimate Sloane hangout. Overworked city gents, ladies who have had too much lunch to face cooking dinner, and those who can afford ...More
 
 
 
Gordon Ramsay London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Gordon Ramsay
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
68 Royal Hospital Road, London, Chelsea, London SW3 | 4 minutes from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Gordon Ramsay's level of celebrity has reached such a fever pitch that it has become very nearly impossible to get a table at the small restaurant ...More
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Ziani
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
45 Radnor Walk, London, Chelsea, London SW3 | 6 minutes from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Italian cuisine ...More
 
 
 
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Education near Royal Hospital Chelsea

Near Royal Hospital Chelsea
Royal College Of Art Sculpture Department London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Royal College Of Art Sculpture Department
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
15-25 Howie Street, London, SW11 | 16 minutes from Royal Hospital Chelsea
The Royal College of Art is one of London's most prestigious art colleges and the world's only wholly postgraduate university of art and design. It has ...More
 
 
 
Dana Centre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Dana Centre
London > Education > Evening Classes
165 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 26 minutes from Royal Hospital Chelsea
There are plenty of initiatives trying to get kids involved in science, but the Dana Centre, an extension of the Science Museum, is the first one ...More
 
 
 
Royal College of Art London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Royal College of Art
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Kensington Gore, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 30 minutes from Royal Hospital Chelsea
This is one of London's most prestigious art colleges and the world's only wholly postgraduate university of art and design. You will need at least a ...More
 
 
 
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Leisure near Royal Hospital Chelsea

Royal Hospital Chelsea gyms, sporting activities, health & beauty and fitness.
Chelsea Physic Garden London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Chelsea Physic Garden
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
66 Royal Hospital Garden, London, Chelsea, London SW3 | 6 minutes from Royal Hospital Chelsea
The largest fruiting olive tree in Britain and the world's northern-most outdoor grapefruit tree call the historic Chelsea Physic Gardens home. Hidden behind towering brick walls, ...More
 
 
 
Lush Spa London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Lush Spa
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
123 Kings Road, London, Chelsea, London SW3 | 7 minutes from Royal Hospital Chelsea
More than just a skincare shop, this branch of Lush on the Kings Road houses the Lush Spa. An overpowering mix of perfumes assaults the nose ...More
 
 
 
Battersea Park London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Battersea Park
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Albert Bridge Road, Battersea Park, London, Battersea, London SW11 | 11 minutes from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Situated on the south side of the Thames, facing Chelsea, Battersea Park caters for everyone within its 200-acre space. Firstly, there's lots of water - ...More
 
 
 
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Pubs near Royal Hospital Chelsea

The best pubs near London Royal Hospital Chelsea.
The Orange Public House & Hotel London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Orange Public House & Hotel
London > Nightlife > Pubs
37 Pimlico Road, London, Belgravia, London SW1W | 8 minutes from Royal Hospital Chelsea
The Orange Public House and Hotel on Pimlico Road has been lovingly restored to its former glory by the team behind The Thomas Cubitt and The ...More
 
 
 
Builders Arms London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Builders Arms
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
13 Britten Street, London, Chelsea, London SW3 | 9 minutes from Royal Hospital Chelsea
This popular, basic pub serves some really great food. Everything is cooked on the premises from proper ingredients and the smell that drifts out of the ...More
 
 
 
The Ebury London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Ebury
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
11 Pimlico Road, London, Pimlico, London SW1W | 10 minutes from Royal Hospital Chelsea
When The Ebury first opened up in what was a neglected corner of Pimlico, replacing a grungy old man boozer, the only surprise was that there ...More
 
 
 
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Nightlife near Royal Hospital Chelsea

Royal Hospital Chelsea clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.
Barts London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Barts
London > Nightlife > Bars
Chelsea Cloisters, Sloane Avenue, London, Chelsea, London SW3 | 12 minutes from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Taking its inspiration from the American speakeasy movement, Barts is a tiny, intimate and relaxed bar in South Kensington which promises a refreshingly fun experience - ...More
 
 
 
Eighty Six London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Eighty Six
London > Nightlife > Bars
86 Fulham Road, London, South Kensington, London SW3 | 17 minutes from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Eighty-Six is the brainchild of George Adams and Charlie Kearns, the duo behind Verbier's Coco Club. A popular place for after hours socialising for the Fulham ...More
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Dusk
London > Nightlife > Bars
339 Battersea Park Road, London, SW11 | 21 minutes from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Swish, Battersea "style bar" with Oriental decadence and award-winning cocktails. Escape the clamour of West End clubs with this out-of-town, style bar alternative. High standards, a ...More
 
 
 
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Meeting venue hire near Royal Hospital Chelsea

Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course near Royal Hospital Chelsea.
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Royal Hospital Chelsea
London > Business > Venue Hire
Royal Hospital Road, London, Chelsea, London SW3 | At Royal Hospital Chelsea
Built by Sir Christopher Wren 1682-1692, the Grade I-listed Royal Hospital Chelsea was intended by King Charles II to be a home for soldiers who were ...More
 
 
 
National Army Museum London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
National Army Museum
London > Business > Venue Hire
Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London, Chelsea, London SW3 | 2 minutes from Royal Hospital Chelsea
With ten, widely different and uniquely versatile rooms, the National Army Museum can help you hold your event, your way. Plan your party in Victorian splendour, ...More
 
 
 
Chelsea Physic Garden London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Chelsea Physic Garden
London > Business > Venue Hire
66 Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London, Chelsea, London SW3 | 6 minutes from Royal Hospital Chelsea
The largest fruiting olive tree in Britain and the world's northern-most outdoor grapefruit tree call the historic Chelsea Physic Gardens home. Hidden behind towering brick walls, ...More
 
 
 
 

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RHS Chelsea Flower Show
RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Exhibitions | Until 26th May 2012 

Royal Hospital Chelsea At Royal Hospital Chelsea

Founded in 1913, the Chelsea Flower Show is an extraordinary event and famous all around the world. Eight hundred of ...More

 
The Road To Kabul: British Armies In Afghanistan, 1839-1919
Exhibitions | Until 31st December 2012 

National Army Museum 2 minutes walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea

Artefacts from the First, Second and Third Afghan Wars including excerpts from soldiers' letters and journals, medals and memorabilia. These ...More

Out of Focus
Out of Focus
Exhibitions | Until 22nd July 2012 

Saatchi Gallery 6 minutes walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea

The first major photography exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery since 'I Am A Camera' in 2001 and one that is tipped to ...More

 
Love Love Love
Theatre | Until 2nd June 2012 

Royal Court Theatre 10 minutes walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea

A pair of 1960s 'baby-boomers' embark on a sparky relationship, which has the hallmark of modern-day harsh realities. Mike Bartlett's ...More

At Ease With Ladies: An Evening With Barbara Pym's Clergy: Talk
Exhibitions | On 26th May 2012 

St Gabriel's Church Pimlico 17 minutes walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea

Writer Kate Charles disucsses the author's work with actors reading from Pym's books....More

Golden Spider Silk
Exhibitions | Until 5th June 2012 

Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum 21 minutes walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea

Contemporary textiles, featuring a brocaded shawl made from the silk of over a million female golden orb-weaver spiders collected in ...More

Transformation And Revelation: Gormley To Gaga. UK Design For Performance 2007-2011
Exhibitions | Until 30th September 2012 

Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum 21 minutes walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea

A celebration shown through drawings, scale model designs, photographs, costumes and installation, of over 30 British theatre designers, architects and ...More

British Design 1948-2012: Innovation in the Modern Age
British Design 1948-2012: Innovation in the Modern Age
Exhibitions | Until 12th August 2012 

Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum 21 minutes walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea

British Design celebrates post-war art and design in Britain since the time of the last Olympic Games to be held in ...More

 
Beatrix Potter Country: A Legacy In Lakeland And Beyond
Exhibitions | Until 10th June 2012 

Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum 21 minutes walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea

Drawings and paintings reflecting Potter's deep connections with the Lake District, exploring the role of her legacy in the preservation ...More

Japanese Enamels: The Seven Treasures
Exhibitions | Until 19th August 2012 

Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum 21 minutes walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea

More than 120 cloisonne-enamelled objects and vases from the late-17th century to the 20th century by artists and designers including ...More

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