Walking Tour: Rock ‘n’ Roll Chelsea
Location:
National Army Museum (Info Point)
Date & time:
Sunday 28 Sep 2025, 11.00am - 1.00pm
Price:
£20.00
Discover Chelsea’s loud and proud rock 'n' roll heritage with expert tour guide Marc Blake.
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.
Marc Blake 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 two hours.
About the speaker
Marc Blake is a qualified Blue Badge Guide with a background in teaching, writing, and the arts. A published novelist and playwright, he specialises in Classic Rock and London’s darker histories, offering walks through Soho, ghost tours, and bespoke exploration of the capital.
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.
Walks will continue in wet conditions, so please dress appropriately.
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. This person can accompany a maximum of four children per event. Where permitted, any child over the age of two needs their own seat for events.
The event organiser cannot be responsible for unsupervised children.
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