Hidden Details of Chelsea (Walking Tour)
Location:
National Army Museum (Info Point)
Date & time:
Thursday 1 Oct 2026, 2.00pm
Price:
£20.00 (plus £2 booking fee per transaction)
Take to the streets and see the hidden historic details within Chelsea with Katie Wignall from Look Up London.
About the event
Despite being the smallest London borough, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is full of history, quirky sites and interesting stories that can often be missed when walking through the area.
From the dairy cow statue on the King’s Road, the oil jars on Godfrey Street to the reasons why railings were removed in the Second World War, Katie Wignall will provide an exciting insight into the hidden history and details that make Chelsea such a fascinating place.
The tour will start and end at the National Army Museum. It will last approximately two hours.
Festival planning
Getting between Chelsea History Festival venues: This event takes place at the National Army Museum. 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 Royal Hospital Chelsea, 4 minutes to Garrison Chapel, 5 minutes to Chelsea Physic Garden, 10 minutes to Royal Court Theatre, 12 minutes to Cadogan Hall, 14 minutes to Chelsea Old Church and 23 minutes to Chelsea Theatre.
About the speaker
Katie Wignall is a presenter, Blue Badge Guide and the founder of Look Up London, offering in-depth and fun walking tours across the capital. Her award-winning blog and social media channels uncover the historic secrets hiding above your eyeline and she is one of the Top 10 London tour guides on Tripadvisor. In May 2022, she published ‘Look Up London’, a book of self-guided walking tours, packed with hidden gems.
FAQs
Is the National Army Museum accessible?Yes, the National Army Museum is fully accessible. If you need further access information or help please do get in touch at info@nam.ac.uk or call 020 7730 0717,
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.
Please adhere to the age range specified for events on the listings page and if appropriate please book a ticket for your child. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult approved by the parent/guardian. The event organiser cannot be responsible for unsupervised children.
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