Tour

Tour of the Royal Hospital Chelsea

Chelsea Pensioners at the Royal Hospital

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Location:
Royal Hospital Chelsea (Meet at Chelsea Gate)

Date:
25 - 29 September 2024

Price:
£20.00

Tour the 330-year-old Royal Hospital Chelsea with a Chelsea Pensioner and hear about the site's history and stories.

About the event

Experience the Royal Hospital through the eyes of one of its iconic residents. Discover Nell Gwynn’s rumoured role in its establishment, learn about the military titan who lay in state in the Great Hall, and hear the stories of residents, past and present.

Conducted personally by one of the Chelsea Pensioners, the tour transports participants from the dawn of Restoration England through to the Napoleonic Wars and into the austerity of two World Wars. This tour will start at the National Army Museum.

It will last around an hour and a half. There is also an opportunity to visit our new Chelsea Pensioner Museum after your tour in the newly opened Soane Stable Yard

A special pre-opening ticket price of £20 is available for the period of the Chelsea History Festival, before the Soane Stable Yard officially opens.

About the speaker

Though Chelsea has long since been engulfed by the sprawl of London, the Royal Hospital remains one of the most iconic sites within the capital. As the permanent home to the Chelsea Pensioners, it is numbered amongst the nation’s most loved and valued working historic buildings. The Royal Hospital’s relevance to modern society remains undiminished, continuing a centuries-old tradition of veteran care.

Dates & times

Wednesday 25 Sep 2024, 10:00am

Wednesday 25 Sep 2024, 2:00pm

Thursday 26 Sep 2024, 10:00am

Thursday 26 Sep 2024, 2:00pm

Friday 27 Sep 2024, 10:00am

Friday 27 Sep 2024, 2:00pm

Saturday 28 Sep 2024, 10:00am

Saturday 28 Sep 2024, 2:00pm

Sunday 29 Sep 2024, 2:00pm

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 enquiries@rhc.org.uk or call 0207 881 5200.

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.

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.