Chelsea Pensioners Heritage Group present: The Living History of the Royal Hospital Chelsea
Location:
Royal Hospital Chelsea ( Soane Stable Yard, Queen Elizabeth II Veteran Outreach Centre)
Date & time:
Friday 2 Oct 2026, 10.00am - 12.00pm
Price:
Free
Join the Chelsea Pensioner Heritage Group for this informal drop-in session to speak with some of the Chelsea Pensioners who have been researching aspects of the history of the Royal Hospital and local area.
About the event
Join the Chelsea Pensioner Heritage Group for this informal drop-in session to speak with some of the Chelsea Pensioners who have been researching aspects of the history of the Royal Hospital and local area. See photographs, view fascinating documents and try your hand as reading old handwriting. This session is open to all generations – the Heritage Group love to speak with fellow history enthusiasts of all ages!
Festival planning
Getting between Chelsea History Festival venues: This event takes place at Royal Hospital Chelsea. Many Chelsea History Festival venues are within walking distance of one another, but journey times vary. If you are booking events close together, please allow enough time to travel comfortably between venues.
Estimated walking times from this venue: 3 minutes to National Army Museum, 5 minutes to Garrison Chapel, 8 minutes to Chelsea Physic Garden, 9 minutes to Royal Court Theatre, 11 minutes to Cadogan Hall, 16 minutes to Chelsea Old Church and 25 minutes to Chelsea Theatre.
Additional information
Enter via Chelsea Gate. Free, drop in.
FAQs
Is the Royal Hospital Chelsea accessible?Yes, the Royal Hospital Chelsea is fully accessible. If you need further access information or help please do get in touch tours@chelsea-pensioners.org.uk or call 0207 881 5200.
Bikes (including folding bikes) and scooters are not permitted. There are bike racks located along Royal Hospital Road. These can be used to secure any bikes and scooters.
Please do not secure any bikes or scooters to the railings outside the Royal Hospital Chelsea or Burton Court. Any items secure to these railings will be removed.
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