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.

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 Alice Crawford, a former dancer with the English National Ballet, for an expressive, joyful movement class full of laughter and fun in the safe and loving environment of the Royal Hospital Chelsea’s Soane Stable Yard. 

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.

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 the Chelsea Pensioners and other veterans for an afternoon of fun and games.  Held in our purpose built activities centre, you'll be able to enjoy a leisurely afternoon of games alongside other retired military veterans.

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. 

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.

Join us for a day at the races for the Sandown Military Gold Cup. A wonderful afternoon of military racing awaits courtesy of Grand Military Gold Cup Day. 

Chelsea Pensioners Veterans Outreach and Defence Gardens Scheme welcomes all veterans from the Tri-Services and the Merchant Navy, in receipt of a state pension, to join us for a day of snowdrop planting and creativity

Join us for a fascinating talk on Mudlarking: Treasures of the Thames, presented by Dave Hiddleston here at the Royal Hospital Chelsea

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.