Events at the Royal Hospital Chelsea
Discover a range of exciting events taking place at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, from public talks and exhibitions to exclusive events for our veteran community. Whether you’re attending an iconic ceremony, exploring our historic grounds, or joining one of our many free events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Explore the upcoming internal and external events below and be part of the vibrant life at the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
Upcoming Events
Guided Tours of the Royal Hospital Chelsea
Tue 6th Jan 2026 10.00am - Wed 23rd Dec 2026 4.00pmDiscover 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.
Community Event: Dementia-Inclusive Art Session
Tue 3rd Feb 2026 10.30am - Tue 1st Sep 2026 11.30amTry 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.
Community Event: Gentle seated movement and dance for over 65s
Tue 3rd Feb 2026 2.30pm - Tue 17th Feb 2026 2.30pmJoin 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.
Wellington Hall Museum Tour
Wed 4th Feb 2026 2.00pm - Wed 25th Feb 2026 3.00pmDiscover 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.
Veterans Outreach - Sandown Military Cup
Fri 6th Feb 2026 10.00am - Fri 6th Feb 2026 4.00pmJoin 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.
Applications for this event are closed and no further tickets are available.
Veterans Outreach: Snowdrop Planting
Tue 10th Feb 2026 10.00am - Tue 10th Feb 2026 3.00pmChelsea 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.
Community Event: Dementia-Inclusive Singing Sessions
Tue 10th Feb 2026 10.00am - Tue 8th Sep 2026 11.30amOur 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!
Veterans Outreach - Mudlarking Talk
Thu 12th Feb 2026 2.00pm - Thu 12th Feb 2026 4.00pmJoin us for a fascinating talk on Mudlarking: Treasures of the Thames, presented by Dave Hiddleston here at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Veterans wishing to book, please emai VeteransOutreach@chelsea-pensioners.org.uk
Community Event: Coffee Morning
Tue 17th Feb 2026 10.00am - Tue 15th Sep 2026 12.00pmGet 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.
Veterans Outreach - Off the Canvas Boxing Training
Thu 19th Feb 2026 2.00pm - Thu 19th Feb 2026 4.00pmJoin 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.
17th Century Art on Royal Hospital Road
Fri 20th Feb 2026 10.00am - Fri 20th Feb 2026 5.00pmJoin us at Chelsea Heritage Quarter for our first-ever short course exploring 17th-century art through the collections of our partner heritage sites.
Exhibition: "Battlefield to Boutique: How the British Military has influenced fashion."
Fri 20th Feb 2026 10.00am - Sun 22nd Feb 2026 4.30pmLondon Fashion Week returns to the capital from 19–23 February 2026, celebrating the very best of British creativity and design. Join us at the Soane Stable Yard for a temporary display exploring the enduring impact of the British Military on civilian fashion.