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Discover the history, beauty, and stories of the Royal Hospital Chelsea by joining one of our guided tours, led by a Chelsea Pensioner. You’ll explore some of the most stunning historic buildings in London and gain an insider’s perspective on what life is like as part of this unique community.

Get to know your neighbours and the Chelsea Pensioners over a cuppa at our monthly free coffee morning. Play games, discuss current affairs or our unique art and history collection, reminisce or simply meet new people, all in the historic setting of the Royal Hospital's Soane Stable Yard.

Discover the Chelsea Pensioners’ own private regimental museum - rarely seen by the public.

Step inside one of the Royal Hospital Chelsea’s most special spaces with our exclusive Wellington Hall Museum Tour.

This 30-minute Standing Pilates class with Norah Jeffery delivers a full-body tune-in, no mat required. You’ll flow through dynamic, feel-good movements that boost posture, balance, core activation and increase flexibility, all while strengthening the muscles that support you every day.

xperience the 330-year-old buildings of the Royal Hospital Chelsea in a totally new way. Each month we will take a relaxed, sensory stroll through different areas of the Royal Hospital grounds. Smell the aromas of the delicious food served in the Great Hall, hear beautiful organ music in the Wren Chapel, or take in the stunning Christopher Wren architecture. 

Join us in the Royal Hospital Chelsea’s historic State Apartments for a compelling lecture on one of the lesser‑known yet most strategically significant conflicts of the post‑war era: The Confrontation.

Between 1962 and 1966, Indonesia launched an undeclared campaign to break apart the newly formed Malaysian Federation by seizing the northern Borneo states. What followed was a four‑year struggle fought in dense jungle, remote kampongs, and along a vast and porous border. At its height, up to 15,000 Commonwealth troops were deployed to Borneo.

Join our expert guide for an immersive tour through the Royal Hospital Chelsea and learn how this historic institution endured the turmoil of World War II. From air raids to the daily lives of the Chelsea Pensioners, you’ll gain a unique insight into how the hospital survived London’s darkest days.

Celebrate Easter weekend with two days of hands‑on fun at the Soane Stable Yard. Explore history, get creative, join a family‑friendly tour of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, and enjoy delicious treats from Heidi Bakery throughout your visit.

Free drop‑in activity

Discover what life was like on the Home Front during the Second World War with military historian Paul Hunt.

Create your own three‑cornered tricorne hat inspired by the ceremonial headwear worn by the Chelsea Pensioners on special occasions, including Founder’s Day.

Step back in time with musician and storyteller Paul Rubinstein on a magical family story‑walk through the Royal Hospital Chelsea, home of the iconic Chelsea Pensioners.

This interactive 45‑minute tour is designed especially for families with children aged 5–10 and brings 300 years of history to life through music, storytelling, and exploration.

Try your hand at a new type of art each month in our dementia-inclusive creative session, taking place in the historic setting of the Soane Stable Yard and inspired by the rich heritage of the Royal Hospital Chelsea.