Chelsea History Festival 2026Tour

Rock & Roll Chelsea (Walking Tour)

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Location:
National Army Museum (Info Point)

Date & time:
Friday 2 Oct 2026, 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Price:
£20.00 (plus £2 booking fee per transaction)

Discover Chelsea’s loud and proud rock 'n' roll heritage with expert tour guide Adam Scott-Goulding

About the event

Walking through the streets of Chelsea today, it’s not immediately obvious that it was once the epicentre of rock ‘n’ roll in London. Yet the area has a deep and fascinating rock history that can still be discovered, if you know where to look.

Adam Scott-Goulding will explore where our legends of music lived, created and partied, including the Kings Road hangouts of the Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix, the hotel that the Beatles used as their first London base, and the fashion boutiques that were all part of the music scene of the ’60s and ’70s.

This tour will start and end at the National Army Museum. It will last for approximately 2 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

Adam Scott-Goulding is Visit England Tourism Superstar finalist and a City of Westminster Guide (qualified With Distinction). A former national newspaper arts journalist, he has been leading London Music Tours for 20 years.

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,

Are bikes or scooters allowed?

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.

How can I book tickets?

Online booking is available 24/7 on this website.

You can book by phone on 0131 226 0014 from Monday – Friday 10 – 6pm from 10 July but will need to make payment at the time. We cannot reserve tickets.

You can book in person at the National Army Museum from Wednesday 25 – Sunday 29th if there is still availability at that time, which we cannot guarantee.

Is there a booking fee and what are the terms & conditions?

Please see the full terms & conditions on the booking platform when you book tickets.

The booking fee is £2.00 and this applies online, on the telephone and in person.

All tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable, with the exception of cancelled events which we will refund within 28 days. The organising venue reserves the right to change event speakers and content may be subject to change. Refunds will not be issued if the event is still taking place.

Are there concessionary tickets?

There are no concessions for Chelsea History Festival tickets, which have been priced as reasonably as possible. People requiring a carer, support worker or personal assistant will get a complimentary carer ticket. To book this please contact our box office on 0131 226 0014.

Proof of concession is required for these tickets so please be prepared to show relevant ID.

Can I bring children?

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.