Explore the Royal Hospital Chelsea with expert guide Rav Singh, as he brings alive stories from the Kingdom of Lahore and the Sikhs.
Date: Saturday 3 October 2026
Time: 11:00 - 13:00
Duration: 2 hours
Location: Royal Hospital Chelsea - Soane Stable Yard (enter via Chelsea Gate)
Exploring Sikh History at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. This tour brings alive 19th century Sikh history and the annexation of the Sikh Empire, through the artefacts and memorials found at the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
The tour commences with a short presentation on the 19th century Sikh Empire, the Anglo Sikh Wars and the annexation of the Punjab, and a spotlight on Sikhs of the late 19th and 20th century and their links to Chelsea and the local area.
Tickets: £20 (plus £2 booking fee per transaction)
Additional Information
Please arrive at the Soane Stable Yard (via Chelsea Gate) to check in 15 minutes before your tour.
About the speaker
Rav Singh is the founder of ‘A Little History of the Sikhs’, a community initiative that works to translate research in modern-day Sikh history and heritage into walking tours in London, day trips in the South East of England and study visits to destinations in the UK and across Western Europe.