Victorian Chelsea (Walking Tour)
Location:
National Army Museum (Info Point)
Date & time:
Friday 2 Oct 2026, 2.00pm
Price:
£20.00 (plus £2 booking fee per transaction)
Revisit the world of Victorian Chelsea and its eccentric inhabitants with expert tour guide Geoff Levett.
About the event
The Victorian era saw sweeping change within London. Mass industrialisation, social and political reform and a mass population boom meant London and its people saw change and upheaval everywhere and for the residents of Chelsea it was no different. Yet Victorian Chelsea took on a new identity with the borough was home to radical political thinkers, avant garde artists, and ground-breaking writers, all living cheek-by-jowl in the beautiful riverine streets.
From Thomas Carlyle to Lady Wilde this exciting tour led by expert guide Geoff Levett will uncover the stories of Chelsea’s unconventional creatives, whose rebellions against polite society foreshadowed those of the 1960s.
The tour will start and end at the National Army Museum. It will last approximately two hours.
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
Geoff Levett is a professional tour guide with 20 years’ experience of exploring London. As a historian, he has written on sport and culture in modern Britain and France, and the history of guiding in London. He is a convenor on the Institute of Historical Research’s Sport and Leisure seminar series and co-host of the ‘Sport in History’ podcast.
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.