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Make the most of your time at the Chelsea Heritage Quarter with our activities, walking tours and cultural events.

Self-guided tours of Chelsea

A blue plaque for Jane Austen on a red brick building in Chelsea

Literary Chelsea

There’s no arguing the appeal of Chelsea to the literary set. With gardens to stroll through, views to dream to and a unique air of risqué yet respectable, it really is a playground for creative minds, both in real life, and in the stories set in this exclusive neighbourhood.

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The north facade of Royal Hospital Chelsea seen through the tree lined central avenue in Burton Court, Chelsea

Architecture & design

Peel back the layers of history enveloping trend-setting Chelsea’s most enduring architectural and design treasures to discover the first ‘new town’, curious details and award-winning contemporary structures.

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A woman taking a photograph of the glasshouses at Chelsea Physic Garden on her mobile phone.

Instagrammable places

There’s a reason why savvy Instagrammers flock to Chelsea. It’s packed with architectural eye candy and backed up by serious cultural clout, all of which makes for a stream of captivating posts.

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