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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 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 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 F22nd May 2012Saturday 26th May 2012
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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
MasterpieceMasterpieceDedicated 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
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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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7-12 Sloane Square, SW1W8EG | 10 minutes from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Where the old Royal Court Hotel used to be now there’s this welcoming and well decorated reincarnation. All the 102 air conditioned rooms come full of ...More
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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
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354 Queenstown Road, SW8 | 15 minutes from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Situated along the River Thames, opposite Battersea Park, Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel is the first UK hotel from the Portuguese Pestana Hotels and Resorts Group. The ...More
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Brompton Road, 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
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
119 Eaton Square, 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
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
42 Francis Street, 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
Sights and Attractions near Royal Hospital Chelsea
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Duke of York's Square, King's Road, 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
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
161 Kings Road, 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
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
Grosvenor Waterside, 30 Gatliff Road, 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
London > Events > Kids Events Dates: 13th Feb to 19th Feb 2012
National Army Museum, Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, Chelsea, SW3 | 2 minutes from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Learn about cavalry soldiers' lives and themed creative activities....More
London > Events > Concerts Dates: Wednesday 15th February and Thursday 16th February 2012 - 8.30pm
The Pheasantry, 152-154 Kings Road, SW3 | 7 minutes from Royal Hospital Chelsea
The saxophonist plays smooth jazz....More
London > Events > Film Events Dates: 10th February - 16th February 2012
Chelsea Cinema, 206 King's Road, SW3 | 8 minutes from Royal Hospital Chelsea
General Sternwood entreats private detective Philip Marlowe to help him with a matter concerning his youngest daughter, Carmen. She is in debt to bookseller Arthur Geiger ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Sloane Square, 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
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
5 Sloane Terrace, 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
London > Entertainment > Jazz Clubs
15 Eccleston Street, Belgravia, 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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London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
89 Lower Sloane Street, 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
London > Shopping > Delicatessens
2-5 Duke of York Square, King's Road, 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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79 Royal Hospital Road, 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
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
68 Royal Hospital Road, 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
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
45 Radnor Walk, Chelsea, London SW3 | 6 minutes from Royal Hospital Chelsea
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London > Education > Universities and Colleges
15-25 Howie Street, 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
London > Education > Evening Classes
165 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, 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
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Kensington Gore, 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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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
66 Royal Hospital Garden, 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
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Albert Bridge Road, Battersea Park, 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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London > Nightlife > Bars
Chelsea Cloisters, Sloane Avenue, 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
London > Nightlife > Bars
86 Fulham Road, 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
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Royal Hospital Road, 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
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Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, 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
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66 Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, 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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What's On Today Near Royal Hospital Chelsea 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 The Sunday Times Magazine 50th Anniversary Exhibitions | Until 19th February 2012 Saatchi Gallery 6 minutes walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea Front covers and pictures from past issues of the supplement by photographers including Don McCullin, David Bailey, Eve Arnold, Snowdon, ...More Michael Lington Concerts | Until 16th February 2012 The Pheasantry 7 minutes walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea The saxophonist plays smooth jazz....More Drop In Sessions (Under 5s) Kids Events | Until 29th February 2012 Victoria Library 15 minutes walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea ...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 Royal Style: The Early Wardrobe Of Queen Elizabeth II: Lecture Exhibitions | On 15th February 2012 Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum 21 minutes walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea Deirdre Murphy discusses Queen Elizabeth II's clothes....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 Ai Weiwei: Dropping The Urn (Ceramic Works, 5000 BC - AD 2010) Exhibitions | Until 18th March 2012 Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum 21 minutes walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea Installations, films, ceramics and objects investigating the effects of rapid globalisation and capitalism on traditional Chinese production techniques and cultural ...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 Porcelain City: Jingdezhen Exhibitions | Until 25th March 2012 Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum 21 minutes walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea Contemporary ceramics made in collaboration with the factories in China's most historically important city for the production of porcelain, by ...More
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