Christmas at the Soane Stable Yard
Join us for a Soane Stable Yard Christmas
Saturdays: 6th, 13th & 20th December
Step into the festive spirit at the Soane Stable Yard this December! Each Saturday, we’re hosting a joyful programme of family-friendly events and activities to celebrate the season in style.
A Cosy Christmas Experience
Nestled in the heart of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, the Soane Stable Yard offers a warm and welcoming setting for all ages. Enjoy hands-on craft workshops, interactive storytelling with a Chelsea Pensioner, guided tours, festive talks, and enchanting choir performances by the Holland Park Youth Choir and our very own Chelsea Pensioner singers.
Festive Treats at Heidi Bakery
Take a break with a steaming cup of mulled wine or indulge in a slice of festive cake at Heidi Bakery, the perfect spot to relax and soak up the seasonal cheer.
Discover The Royal Hospital Chelsea
Join a Chelsea Pensioner for a special tour of the site and learn how we transform the hospital for Christmas. Explore its rich history and traditions in a truly magical setting.
Plan Your Visit
Each Saturday in December offers something unique - check below for full details of what’s happening on each day. We can’t wait to welcome you and your loved ones to the Soane Stable Yard for a Christmas to remember.
Christmas Events
Chapel Service - Christmas Carol Service
Sun 21st Dec 2025 3.30pm - Sun 21st Dec 2025 4.30pmJoin the Chelsea Pensioners for their traditional 4th Sunday of Advent Carol Service in the enchanting Wren Chapel.
Christmas Eve - First Communion of Christmas
Wed 24th Dec 2025 6.00pm - Wed 24th Dec 2025 7.00pmJoin the Chelsea Pensioners for a magical Christmas Eve Carol Service in the enchanting Wren Chapel. This special evening of carols, reflection, and community spirit is a wonderful way to welcome Christmas in the historic surroundings of the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
Christmas Day - Choral Matins
Thu 25th Dec 2025 11.00am - Thu 25th Dec 2025 12.00pmCelebrate the joy of Christmas morning with the Chelsea Pensioners at our Christmas Day Service in the Wren Chapel. This uplifting service is a wonderful way to mark the special day, surrounded by the warmth of community and the timeless beauty of the Chapel.