Walking Tour: Art and Architecture of Chelsea
Location:
National Army Museum (Info Point)
Date & time:
Wednesday 25 Sep 2024, 11.00am
Price:
£20.00
Join Look Up London guide Katie Wignall for a journey through the neighbourhood’s varied and surprising art and architecture.
About the event
From a fashionable royal escape to the go-to place for Victorian artists, Chelsea has always been a trendsetter.
Join expert guide Katie Wignall for a journey through the neighbourhood’s varied and surprising architecture, from 17th century royal commissions to cutting edge, and sometimes controversial, contemporary buildings.
The walking tour starts and ends at the National Army Museum. It will last around an hour and a half.
About the speaker
Katie Wignall is a presenter, Blue Badge Guide and the founder of Look Up London, offering in-depth and fun walking tours across the capital. Her award-winning blog and social media channels uncover the historic secrets hiding above your eyeline and she is one of the Top 10 London tour guides on Tripadvisor. In May 2022, she published ‘Look Up London’, a book of self-guided walking tours, packed with hidden gems.
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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