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
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
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
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
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
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
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
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
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
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
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)
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
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)
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
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
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
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
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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
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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
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
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
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
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 Art Gallery Exhibitions | Until 31st December 2013 National Army Museum 2 minutes walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea Historical and contemporary paintings including portraits, battle scene depictions and domestic interiors, by artists including Charles Fripp, Sir Joshua Reynolds, ...More National Service Exhibitions | Until 31st December 2013 National Army Museum 2 minutes walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea Photographs, drawings, audio, objects and artefacts exploring Britain's military commitments abroad following the Second World War....More World Wars, 1905-1947 Exhibitions | Until 31st December 2013 National Army Museum 2 minutes walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea Interactive installations and archive film footage exploring the role of the British Commonwealth's civilian armies during the First and Second ...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 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 Adrian Smart & James Van Patten: Nature's Greatest Exhibitions | Until 9th June 2012 Plus One Gallery 7 minutes walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea Hyper-realist watercolour paintings inspired by the natural world....More Valerie Belin: Yohoho Exhibitions | Until 7th July 2012 Michael Hoppen Gallery 9 minutes walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea Black-and-white photographic prints capturing the burlesque cabaret clubs of Paris....More Book Break Exhibitions | Until 25th June 2012 Chelsea Library 9 minutes walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea ...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 Homework Club Kids Events | Until 25th June 2012 Victoria Library 15 minutes walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea School homework session....More 
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