Royal Hospital Chelsea

Overview

Home of the Chelsea Pensioners, built by Sir Christopher Wren. The Chapel, Great Hall and Figure Court are of particular interest. Beautiful grounds also open daily except during Chelsea Flower Show months (May, Jun). At the centre of Figure Court is the statue of the Founder, King Charles II, placed here when it opened in 1692. There is a museum and souvenir shop.

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Practical Information

Events at Royal Hospital Chelsea

RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2013

Founder's Day at Royal Hospital Chelsea

Masterpiece London 2013 at Royal Hospital Chelsea

Prices

Conducted tours, for which a charge is made, with a Chelsea Pensioner guide, are also available. Please contact 020 7881 5303 for further information.

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Venue Details & Map

Royal Hospital Chelsea

Address

Royal Hospital Road
Chelsea

London

SW3 4SR

Telephone:

+44 (0)20 7881 5204

Public transport:

From tube station, turn left down Lower Sloane St until you reach the junction of Lower Sloane St and Royal Hospital Rd. Turn right into Royal Hospital Rd to reach the Royal

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