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Make the most of your time at the Chelsea Heritage Quarter by planning ahead.
National Army Museum
Explore military history and the lives of soldiers over time through the intriguing collections of the British Army. The fascinating collections and interactive displays include uniforms, weapons, kit bags, military vehicles and London’s favourite soft play base.
Opening hours:Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Sunday: Open 10am – 5.30pm
Closed 24 – 26 December 2024 and 1 January 2025
Enjoy the Cookhouse Cafe which serves meals and light snacks during Museum opening hours.
Group visits and accessibility information:
Visit: nam.ac.uk
Address:
Royal Hospital Road
London SW3 4HT
Email: info@nam.ac.uk
Telephone: 020 7730 0717
Chelsea Physic Garden
Enjoy wandering through London’s oldest botanic garden, founded in 1673 by The Worshipful Society of Apothecaries. Discover over 4,500 species of medicinal, edible and useful plants in this four-acre walled oasis in the heart of historic Chelsea.
Opening hours:Saturday: Closed
Sunday – Friday: Open 11am – 5pm
Closed 19 December 2024 – 28 January 2025
With your ticket to the Garden, enjoy the Physic Garden cafe which serves a range of small snacks and sweet treats as well as delicious sit – down lunches and afternoon teas.
Group visits and accessibility information:
Visit: chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk
Address:
66 Royal Hospital Road
London SW3 4HS
Email: enquiries@chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk
Telephone: 020 7352 5646
Royal Hospital Chelsea
Home to the world-famous Chelsea Pensioners, this is one of the UK’s most important historic buildings, designed by Sir Christopher Wren and Sir John Soane. Book a tour with a Chelsea Pensioner to enjoy the full experience or drop-in for a free visit to the newly-renovated Soane Stable Yard which includes an exhibition, shop, post office and cafe.
Opening hours:The Soane Stable Yard opens 9 – 5pm daily. Free entrance and no ticket required.
Guided tours of the building run most weeks (except late November and December). Booking is essential, see the What’s On page for tickets.
Choose from a delicious range of handmade pastries, cakes, savouries and salads, speciality coffee, artisan teas and more at the Heidi Bakery Café in the Soane Stable Yard.
The café is open between 8am and 5pm Monday to Saturday and from 9am to 5pm on Sunday
Group visits and accessibility information:
Visit: chelsea-pensioners.co.uk
Address:
Royal Hospital Road
London SW3 4SR
Email: enquiries@rhc.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7881 5200
What’s on
The National Army Museum
- 1 October - 31 December 2024
- National Army Museum
- Free
Enjoy the British Army’s unique collections, dating back to the 1660s, through fascinating displays and exhibitions.
More info
Chelsea Physic Garden
- 30 September - 18 December 2024
- Chelsea Physic Garden
- £5.00 to £15.00
Explore London’s oldest botanic garden, home to over 4,500 plants, and enjoy a secret haven of wellbeing.
More info
Soane Stable Yard at the Royal Hospital Chelsea
- 1 October - 31 December 2024
- Royal Hospital Chelsea
- Free
Visit the newly-renovated Soane Stable Yard and discover the history of the Royal Hospital Chelsea
More info
Tours of the Royal Hospital Chelsea
- 1 October - 29 November 2024
- Royal Hospital Chelsea
- £15.00 to £25.00
Tour the 330-year-old Royal Hospital Chelsea with a Chelsea Pensioner and hear about the site's history and stories.
More infoHow to get to the quarter
Tube
Sloane Square is a 10-minute walk
Train
Victoria Station is a 20-minute walk
Bus
The 170 bus route has stops at all venues
Cycle
Ormonde Gate is the nearest Santander Cycle Docking Station*
River bus
Battersea Power Station Pier is a 15-minute walk