What's on

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.

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 Treasures of the Royal Hospital Chelsea Tour. Now running every Wednesday until 9th December 2026.

Our monthly dementia-inclusive singing group provides an opportunity for local older people and those affected by dementia to come together, have fun and improve their wellbeing. Enjoy a good, hearty singing session and exercise your mind and soul. And don’t worry if you think you can’t sing - it's all about enjoying yourself! 

Join us for our Autumnal Nature Connections and Gardening planters session, part of the Growing Connections sessions that we run monthly here in connection with Defence Garden Scheme, (DGS), and the Army Forces Covenant Fund Trust)

Join former English National Ballet dancer Alice Crawford for our fortnightly expressive and joyful movement classes for older people and people affected by dementia.

Join us for our next Boxing Training session with the Chelsea Pensioners and Fighting Chance. We welcome all Veterans from the Tri-Services and the Merchant Navy in receipt of a state pension to book now for our next monthly non-contact boxing training session.

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.

Experience the 330-year-old buildings of the Royal Hospital Chelsea in a totally new way. Each month we will host a relaxed, sensory session. 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 the Curator of the Royal Hospital Chelsea for a special behind-the-scenes tour of the Hospital’s Hidden Museum, exploring some of her favourite artefacts alongside archive material that is rarely, if ever, on public display.

Join us for a remarkable evening of sculpture and a sumptuous three-course meal in the heart of one of London’s most iconic heritage sites, the Royal Hospital Chelsea.

The Longest Yarn® 2 – Britain at War is an 80-metre handcrafted exhibition that tells the story of life in Britain during the Second World War through knitting and crochet.

Join renowned historian and biographer Dr Philip Mansel for a fascinating exploration of one of the greatest power struggles in European history.