Saturday 4th October
Chelsea Dog Day at the Soane Stable Yard
Join us at the Soane Stable Yard as we take part in this year’s Chelsea Dog Day.
Enjoy a fun and relaxed day out at our dog-friendly site, set within the beautiful surroundings of our Grade II listed buildings.
Relax in our courtyard with a coffee, and treat your dog to a puppacino from our on-site café, Heidi. Throughout the day, we will be running a variety of dog-themed activities for all ages – including children’s workshops, guided dog tours, and a special visit from the Irish Guards’ mascot, Shamus.
Event Schedule and Activities
War Dog Storytelling
Location: Soane Stable Yard, Activity Space
Times: 11:30 and 13:00
Join acclaimed historical fiction author Tom Palmer for a special storytelling session based on his debut picture book, War Dog.
Inspired by a true story, War Dog pays tribute to Judy, a courageous and often overlooked canine hero of World War II. In this ticketed session, Tom will read from the book and share the incredible story behind it. Afterwards, there will be an opportunity to meet the author and have your copy signed.
Please follow the link below for more details and to book your tickets.
War Dog Storytelling with Tom Palmer | Royal Hospital Chelsea
Dog Tours with a Chelsea Pensioner
Location: Royal Hospital Chelsea. South Grounds
Times: 11:00 and 14:00 (each tour lasts approximately 30-45 minutes)
Join a Chelsea Pensioner for a guided walk around the South Grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
£10 per person (One dog per person).
Please follow the link below for further details and to book your tickets.
Dog Tours with a Chelsea Pensioner | Royal Hospital Chelsea
Meet Shamus – Regimental Mascot of the Irish Guards
Location: Soane Stable Yard Courtyard
Time: 13:00 (Drop in event).
Meet Shamus the Irish Guards Regimental mascot and his handler, and learn about the role of military dogs.
Dog Jacket Colouring Activity
Location: Activity Space
Time: 14:00–16:00
A drop-in colouring session for children, where they can design and colour their own dog jacket templates.
Heidi Café Offer
Enjoy a coffee in our courtyard while your dog enjoys a puppacino. Special dog-friendly offers will be available throughout the day.
Soane Stable Yard Shop
Our regular shop will be open as usual, with an extended selection of dog-related items available for Chelsea Dog Day. Browse our range of dog jackets and dog treats.
We look forward to welcoming you (and your four-legged friends) for a tail-wagging day at the Soane Stable Yard.