Shop, Post Office & Café
Post Office
Opening Times:
The Post Office in the Soane Stable Yard is open 9:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday (Closed for lunch daily between 12:00 - 13:00).
Christmas Post Office Opening Days:
Monday 22nd December: 09:00 - 16:30 (Closed for lunch 12:00 - 13:00)
Tuesday 23rd December: 09:00 - 16:30 (Closed for lunch 12:00 - 13:00)
Wednesday 24th December: 09:00 - 13:00 (Last collection at 12:00)
Thursday 25th December: Closed (Christmas Day)
Friday 26th December: Closed (Boxing Day)
Saturday 27th December: Closed
Sunday 28th December: Closed
Monday 29th December: 09:00 - 16:30 (Closed for lunch 12:00 - 13:00)
Tuesday 30th December: 09:00 - 16:30 (Closed for lunch 12:00 - 13:00)
Wednesday 31st December: 09:00 - 13:00 (Last collection at 12:00)
Thursday 1st January 2026: Closed
Friday 2nd January 2026: 09:30 - 16:30 (Closed for lunch 12:00 - 13:00)
We have a wide collection of Christmas Cards available to purchase in our Gift Shop. A selection of these are also now available to buy online, alongside various Christmas decorations and gift ideas. For all enquiries, please call 020 7881 5477.
The Post Office at the Royal Hospital Chelsea is open Monday - Friday and includes the following services:
Available Services:
Everyday Personal & Business Banking
Mail services
- All Royal Mail and Parcelforce Worldwide Services
- Drop & Go
- Parcelforce Express Services
- DPD - Buy in branch
- DPD - Drop off and collections
Travel
Visit our Gift Shop
Visit our shop in the Soane Stable Yard for a range of high quality gifts and souvenirs. Proceeds from all sales help to support the Royal Hospital Chelsea and the Chelsea Pensioners.
Christmas Gift Shop Opening Days:
Monday 22nd December: 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 23rd December: 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 24th December: 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 25th December: Closed (Christmas Day)
Friday 26th December: Closed (Boxing Day)
Saturday 27th December: 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday 28th December: 09:00 - 17:00
Monday 29th December: 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 30th December: 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 31st December: 09:00 - 13:00
Thursday 1st January 2026: Closed
Friday 2nd January 2026: 09:00 - 17:00
Opening Times:
Opening hours are 9am to 5pm, 7 days a week.
Café by Heidi Bakery
Stop by the family-run independent café to enjoy delicious made-from-scratch pastries, cakes, savouries and salads. It's the perfect spot - inside or on the courtyard - to enjoy Heidi's range of specialty coffees, artisan teas, wine, beer and more.
Heidi Chelsea is located in the stunning Grade II* listed Soane Stable Yard, part of the historic Royal Hospital Chelsea and home of the Chelsea Pensioners.
This forty-cover bakery is within the historic horse stalls of the stable yard, which was built by Sir John Soane between 1814 and 1817 when he was the Clerk of Works at the Royal Hospital. It features an additional forty-covers within the stable’s cobbled courtyard.
Opening Times:
Monday to Saturday: 8am - 5pm
Sunday and Bank Holidays: 9am - 5pm
Call to book: 020 7881 5233
Additional information:
- Counter Service
- Pre-order via app
- Indoor Seating
- Outdoor Seating
- Customer Wifi
- Cycle Racks Nearby
- Pet Friendly
Toilet Facilities
Male and female toilets and a 'changing places' toilet with adult changing table and hoists and baby changing are provided.