A wide view of the Main Court at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, showing an expansive green lawn surrounded by red brick buildings with white stone detailing. The central building features large columns, a pediment with a clock, and a bell tower above. A golden statue stands on a plinth to the right of centre. The scene is bright and clear, highlighting the symmetry and historic architecture of the courtyard.

Filming & Photography

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Filming & Photography

Built between 1682– 1692, the Royal Hospital Chelsea features an incredible range of interior and exterior spaces, across a 66-acre site, ideal for any modern or period productions as well as shooting multiple scenes at one location.

With controllable roads, expansive gardens, wood-panelled halls, impressive facades, formal living spaces, stables, courtyards underground bunkers and more, there really is something for everyone.

Facilitating a shoot on site and nearby in the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea couldn’t be easier, with an onsite unit base and multiple green room options: including a private, two-storey home and two different pavilions, all with toilet access and separate spaces for main cast or child actors.

Whether you’re planning a large commercial production or a more intimate family photoshoot, the Royal Hospital Chelsea offers a stunning and versatile setting. Please see the relevant information below to learn more about arranging your shoot with us.

A large white production truck is parked at dawn near the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. The sky is pale with early morning light. In the distance, the Main Building and obelisk monument are visible. The scene is quiet, with empty paved areas and trimmed grass framing the approach to the historic buildings.

Commercial Productions

The Royal Hospital Chelsea offers a stunning variety of interior and exterior spaces across its 66-acre site, making it the perfect location for both modern and period productions. With the ability to shoot multiple scenes in one location, our site provides an ideal backdrop for film and photography projects of all sizes.

We also accommodate unit bases, from small to large, on our South Grounds, with a dedicated entrance off the Victoria Embankment. This service is available for both productions filming on site and those shooting elsewhere in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

For all filming or production enquiries, please contact: filming@chelsea-pensioners.org.uk

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