Defence and Security Challenges to the UK and NATO, and how we can preserve the peace in Western Europe’ with General Sir Adrian Bradshaw
Location:
Royal Hospital Chelsea (Wren Chapel)
Date & time:
Friday 2 Oct 2026, 12.00pm - 1.00pm
Price:
£20.00 (plus £2 booking fee per transaction)
Join General Sir Adrian Bradshaw KCB OBE DL, the Royal Hospital Chelsea’s acting Governor, in the beautiful setting of the Royal Hospital Chelsea Wren Chapel as he discusses Defence and Security Challenges to the UK and NATO, and how we can preserve peace in Western Europe.
About the event
In the face of recent and ongoing wars in the Middle East, Ukraine, Sudan and other conflicts zone, and mindful of the increasing destabilisation of NATO’s Southern Flank, General Bradshaw will explore the nature of the various threats to our peace and security, and how the UK and NATO might protect the peace in the North Atlantic Region and help to secure our wider global interests.
Please enter via Chapel Gate.
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
This event is eligible for our 20% ticket bundle discount.
Book tickets to three or more different events across the festival and you can save 20%. Tickets must be purchased in the same transaction and the discount will automatically be applied within the basket.
About the speaker
General Sir Adrian Bradshaw KCB OBE DL was NATO’s Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe from 2014 to 2017, having previously been Deputy Commander of NATO forces in Afghanistan from 2011 to 2012 and Commander UK Land Forces in 2013. He has served in armour, as a military pilot, and in a variety of other operational roles over a career spanning 44 years.
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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