Sights and Attractions near Royal Hospital Chelsea
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Brompton Oratory
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Brompton Road, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 20 minutes walk 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... More
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Brompton Road, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 20 minutes walk 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... More
St Peter's Church, Eaton Square
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119 Eaton Square, London, Belgravia, London SW1W | 21 minutes walk 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,... More
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119 Eaton Square, London, Belgravia, London SW1W | 21 minutes walk 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,... More
Westminster Cathedral
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42 Francis Street, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 24 minutes walk 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... More
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42 Francis Street, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 24 minutes walk 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... More
Westminster Cathedral
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Victoria Street, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 25 minutes walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Neo-Byzantine Roman Catholic Church. London’s only example of neo-Byzantine architecture and principal Roman Catholic Church, offers a magnificent campanile that emerges 274 feet into the sky.... More
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Victoria Street, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 25 minutes walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Neo-Byzantine Roman Catholic Church. London’s only example of neo-Byzantine architecture and principal Roman Catholic Church, offers a magnificent campanile that emerges 274 feet into the sky.... More
Apsley House
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149 Piccadilly, Hyde Park Corner, Belgravia, London W1J | 28 minutes walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Originally the London residence of the first Duke of Wellington, Apsley House was designed and built by Robert Adam between 1771 and 1778 and retains... More
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149 Piccadilly, Hyde Park Corner, Belgravia, London W1J | 28 minutes walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Originally the London residence of the first Duke of Wellington, Apsley House was designed and built by Robert Adam between 1771 and 1778 and retains... More
Royal Geographical Society
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1 Kensington Gore, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 29 minutes walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea
For the past two centuries this old-fashioned 'learned society' has sent explorers and adventurers all over the world. Famous names from Mungo Park to... More
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1 Kensington Gore, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 29 minutes walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea
For the past two centuries this old-fashioned 'learned society' has sent explorers and adventurers all over the world. Famous names from Mungo Park to... More
Buckingham Palace
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Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1A | 29 minutes walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea
England's most famous royal palace, and the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II, Buckingham Palace opens the doors of its State Rooms to the public... More
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Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1A | 29 minutes walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea
England's most famous royal palace, and the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II, Buckingham Palace opens the doors of its State Rooms to the public... More
Clarence House
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St James's Palace, London, St James's, London SW1 | 35 minutes walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea
The home of the Queen Mother from 1953 to 2002, a tour of Clarence House is an excellent way of experiencing the living history of... More
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St James's Palace, London, St James's, London SW1 | 35 minutes walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea
The home of the Queen Mother from 1953 to 2002, a tour of Clarence House is an excellent way of experiencing the living history of... More
Spencer House
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27 St James's Place, London, St James's, London SW1A | 35 minutes walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Spencer family's 18th London residence. The ancestral home of Diana, Princess of Wales, the Spencer family hasn’t lived in this, their London residence, since 1926.... More
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27 St James's Place, London, St James's, London SW1A | 35 minutes walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Spencer family's 18th London residence. The ancestral home of Diana, Princess of Wales, the Spencer family hasn’t lived in this, their London residence, since 1926.... More
Central Hall Westminster
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Storey's Gate, London, Westminster, London SW1H | 36 minutes walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Combining its dual functions as an event / conference venue and a Methodist church, the imposing Central Hall Westminster also offers visitors curious about exploring... More
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Storey's Gate, London, Westminster, London SW1H | 36 minutes walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Combining its dual functions as an event / conference venue and a Methodist church, the imposing Central Hall Westminster also offers visitors curious about exploring... More
Westminster Abbey
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Dean's Yard, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 37 minutes walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Elizabeth I, Mary I, Mary II, Edward the Confessor, Edward I, Edward III, Edward VI, Henry III, Henry V, Henry VII, James I, George II,... More
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Dean's Yard, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 37 minutes walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Elizabeth I, Mary I, Mary II, Edward the Confessor, Edward I, Edward III, Edward VI, Henry III, Henry V, Henry VII, James I, George II,... More
Jewel Tower
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Abingdon Street, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 1.6 miles from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Across the road from the imposing Houses of Parliament, this simple, three-storey, 14th century tower often gets overlooked on the tourist trail. One of... More
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Abingdon Street, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 1.6 miles from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Across the road from the imposing Houses of Parliament, this simple, three-storey, 14th century tower often gets overlooked on the tourist trail. One of... More
House of Lords
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Parliament Square, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 1.7 miles from Royal Hospital Chelsea
The Upper House of the British Parliament, the House of Lords is part of the Palace of Westminster, more commonly known as the Houses of... More
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Parliament Square, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 1.7 miles from Royal Hospital Chelsea
The Upper House of the British Parliament, the House of Lords is part of the Palace of Westminster, more commonly known as the Houses of... More
Big Ben
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Parliament Square, St Margaret Street, London, Westminster, London SW1A | 1.7 miles from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Sir Charles Barry sought advice from Benjamin Lewis Vuillamy - clockmaker to the Queen - and Augustus Pugin when it came to designing the... More
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Parliament Square, St Margaret Street, London, Westminster, London SW1A | 1.7 miles from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Sir Charles Barry sought advice from Benjamin Lewis Vuillamy - clockmaker to the Queen - and Augustus Pugin when it came to designing the... More
Houses of Parliament
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Parliament Square, St Margaret's Street, London, Westminster, London SW1A | 1.7 miles from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Now more commonly known as the Houses of Parliament, the Palace of Westminster began life in 1042 as a royal residence under Edward the Confessor.... More
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Parliament Square, St Margaret's Street, London, Westminster, London SW1A | 1.7 miles from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Now more commonly known as the Houses of Parliament, the Palace of Westminster began life in 1042 as a royal residence under Edward the Confessor.... More
Royal Institution of Great Britain
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21 Albemarle Street, London, Mayfair, London W1S | 1.8 miles from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Best known for its annual televised Christmas lectures, the RI is one of Britain's most famous science institutions and the place where famous scientists such... More
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21 Albemarle Street, London, Mayfair, London W1S | 1.8 miles from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Best known for its annual televised Christmas lectures, the RI is one of Britain's most famous science institutions and the place where famous scientists such... More
Kensington Palace State Apartments
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Kensington Gardens, London, Kensington, London W8 | 1.8 miles from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Originally a private country house, public visitors are now warmly welcomed into Kensington Palace, the birthplace of Queen Victoria and home to Princess Diana between... More
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Kensington Gardens, London, Kensington, London W8 | 1.8 miles from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Originally a private country house, public visitors are now warmly welcomed into Kensington Palace, the birthplace of Queen Victoria and home to Princess Diana between... More
Linley Sambourne House (18 Stafford Terrace)
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18 Stafford Terrace, London, Kensington, London W8 | 1.9 miles from Royal Hospital Chelsea
For a virtually untouched and immaculately preserved slice of Victorian living, visit this delightful building. One of the only genuine Victorian townhouses remaining and virtually... More
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18 Stafford Terrace, London, Kensington, London W8 | 1.9 miles from Royal Hospital Chelsea
For a virtually untouched and immaculately preserved slice of Victorian living, visit this delightful building. One of the only genuine Victorian townhouses remaining and virtually... More
Linley Sambourne House (18 Stafford Terrace)
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18 Stafford Terrace, London, Kensington, London W8 | 1.9 miles from Royal Hospital Chelsea
For a virtually untouched and immaculately preserved slice of Victorian living, visit Edward Linley Sambourne a delightful museum and one of the few genuine Victorian... More
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18 Stafford Terrace, London, Kensington, London W8 | 1.9 miles from Royal Hospital Chelsea
For a virtually untouched and immaculately preserved slice of Victorian living, visit Edward Linley Sambourne a delightful museum and one of the few genuine Victorian... More
Liberty of London
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Regent Street, London, Soho, London W1B | 2 miles from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Design-focused store with iconic fabric department. No other shop in London, if the world, has such a strong iconic association with design. Mention a “Liberty print”... More
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Regent Street, London, Soho, London W1B | 2 miles from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Design-focused store with iconic fabric department. No other shop in London, if the world, has such a strong iconic association with design. Mention a “Liberty print”... More
St Martin-in-the-Fields
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Trafalgar Square, London, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2.1 miles from Royal Hospital Chelsea
This historic church of St Martin-in-the-Fields overlooking Trafalgar Square was built in 1726 and is the best known work of Scottish architect James Gibbs... More
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Trafalgar Square, London, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2.1 miles from Royal Hospital Chelsea
This historic church of St Martin-in-the-Fields overlooking Trafalgar Square was built in 1726 and is the best known work of Scottish architect James Gibbs... More
St Paul's Covent Garden
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Bedford Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 2.3 miles from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Affectionately known as "The Actors' Church", St Paul's in Covent Garden is in the heart of theatreland and has long been associated with the theatre... More
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Bedford Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 2.3 miles from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Affectionately known as "The Actors' Church", St Paul's in Covent Garden is in the heart of theatreland and has long been associated with the theatre... More
All Souls Church Langham Place
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
2 All Souls Place, London, Fitzrovia, London W1B | 2.3 miles from Royal Hospital Chelsea
All Souls Church was the creation of the Prince Regent's favourite designer, John Nash. It was erected in 1824 and formed the pivotal point for... More
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2 All Souls Place, London, Fitzrovia, London W1B | 2.3 miles from Royal Hospital Chelsea
All Souls Church was the creation of the Prince Regent's favourite designer, John Nash. It was erected in 1824 and formed the pivotal point for... More
St George's Cathedral
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Westminster Bridge Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 2.3 miles from Royal Hospital Chelsea
One of two cathedrals in Southwark, St George's Cathedral opened in 1848 as the first Catholic cathedral in the UK after the Reformation. The impressive... More
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Westminster Bridge Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 2.3 miles from Royal Hospital Chelsea
One of two cathedrals in Southwark, St George's Cathedral opened in 1848 as the first Catholic cathedral in the UK after the Reformation. The impressive... More
Somerset House
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Strand, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 2.5 miles from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Somerset House, once the site of a spectacular Tudor palace, now includes a magnificent 18th century art gallery housing celebrated collections belonging to the Courtauld Institute... More
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Strand, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 2.5 miles from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Somerset House, once the site of a spectacular Tudor palace, now includes a magnificent 18th century art gallery housing celebrated collections belonging to the Courtauld Institute... More
Oxo Tower Wharf
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Bargehouse Street, Off Upper Ground, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 2.7 miles from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Originally a power station, later a reprocessing plant owned by the Oxo Company, the bold, Art Deco Oxo Tower was marked out as ripe for... More
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Bargehouse Street, Off Upper Ground, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 2.7 miles from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Originally a power station, later a reprocessing plant owned by the Oxo Company, the bold, Art Deco Oxo Tower was marked out as ripe for... More
Middle Temple Hall
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Middle Temple Lane, London, Holborn, London EC4Y | 2.7 miles from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Middle Temple Hall, completed in 1574, is late-Gothic in style. Its attractions are a rare double-hammer beam roof, an intricately carved screen (which, although heavily... More
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Middle Temple Lane, London, Holborn, London EC4Y | 2.7 miles from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Middle Temple Hall, completed in 1574, is late-Gothic in style. Its attractions are a rare double-hammer beam roof, an intricately carved screen (which, although heavily... More
Fulham Palace
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Bishops Avenue, London, SW6 | 2.7 miles from Royal Hospital Chelsea
A hugely popular afternoon out for weekending West London families, Fulham Palace is truly beautiful. Originally a country retreat for London's bishops (it only stopped... More
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Bishops Avenue, London, SW6 | 2.7 miles from Royal Hospital Chelsea
A hugely popular afternoon out for weekending West London families, Fulham Palace is truly beautiful. Originally a country retreat for London's bishops (it only stopped... More
Inns of Court and Royal Courts of Justice
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Strand, London, Holborn, London WC2A | 2.7 miles from Royal Hospital Chelsea
A stunning example of Gothic architecture, London's Inns of Court date back to before the 14th century. It is here that barristers train and traditionally... More
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Strand, London, Holborn, London WC2A | 2.7 miles from Royal Hospital Chelsea
A stunning example of Gothic architecture, London's Inns of Court date back to before the 14th century. It is here that barristers train and traditionally... More
Temple Church
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Fleet Street, London, Holborn, London EC4Y | 2.8 miles from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Temple Church sits within the Inner Temple of the Inns of Court, and was originally consecrated in 1185 as the spiritual and actual home of... More
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Fleet Street, London, Holborn, London EC4Y | 2.8 miles from Royal Hospital Chelsea
Temple Church sits within the Inner Temple of the Inns of Court, and was originally consecrated in 1185 as the spiritual and actual home of... 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  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 Steph Parry (Like Bette Midler...Only Taller) Theatre | On 3rd June 2012 The Pheasantry 7 minutes walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea Well-loved musical theatre numbers and lesser-known tunes from the stage actress and singer, previously seen in The Sound of Music ...More Marmite Afternoon Tea Foodie Events | Until 10th June 2012 The Botanist 10 minutes walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea Love it or hate it? Marmite has teamed up with The Botanist on Sloane Square to create a celebratory Marmite Afternoon Tea as a tribute to ...More  Diamond Jubilee Festival at Battersea Park Seasonal | On 3rd June 2012 Battersea Park 11 minutes walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea On the day of the Queen's Thames Diamond Jubilee River Pageant, Battersea Park will be host to a family friendly ...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 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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