Shop, Post Office & Café
Shop, Post Office & Café
Chelsea Flower Show Closures
Please note, due to the Chelsea Flower Show taking place at the Royal Hospital Chelsea from 19th - 24th May, the following closures will be in place.
Soane Stable Yard and Cafe by Heidi Bakery
Open as usual, with exception to Thursday 22nd May when the Stable Yard and Cafe will close at 13:00 for a private event.
Shop & Post Office
The shop and Post Office will be closed all week from 19th - 26th May. If you're visiting the Chelsea Flower Show, do visit our exclusive retail stand where we have a range of new and exciting products available as well as Chelsea Flower Show exclusives!
Tours & Exhibition
There will be no tours during the week from 19th - 26th May and our Chelsea Pensioners Exhibition will be closed during this time.
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.
Post Office
The Post Office at the Royal Hospital Chelsea is open Monday - Friday and includes the following services:
Opening Times:
The Post Office in the Soane Stable Yard is open 9:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday (Closed for lunch daily between 12:00 - 13:00).
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.
Opening Times:
Opening hours are 9am to 5pm, 7 days a week.
Shop Closures:
Please note the Gift Shop will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday 5th May. The shop will also be closed throughout the Chelsea Flower Show from 19th - 26th May, however those visiting the Flower Show will be able to visit the Royal Hospital's official show stall for gifts.
