Royal Hospital Chelsea: BSL Tour with Edward Richards
Location:
Royal Hospital Chelsea (Soane Stable Yard)
Date & time:
Saturday 3 Oct 2026, 2.15pm - 3.45pm
Price:
£2.00 to £10.00 (plus £2 booking fee per transaction)
Follow expert guide Edward Richards on a British Sign Language (BSL) tour of the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
About the event
The Royal Hospital is a Grade I and II listed site, a beautiful architectural legacy left to the nation by Charles II and Sir Christopher Wren. It is the home to the Chelsea Pensioners a group of 300 army veterans who make the hospital their home. Explore the grounds of the hospital and see what it is like to live in such a historic site in this guide led British Sign Language (BSL) tour.
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.
Pay what you can: £2, £5 or £10.
About the speaker
Edward Richards has been delivering BSL tours in museums and galleries since 2002, including Tate Modern and the Design Museum. He has led BSL tours at the National Army Museum for over two 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.
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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