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This winter, Royal Hospital Chelsea becomes home to an immersive festive experience, bringing a seasonal celebration to the heart of one of London’s most iconic heritage settings.

Step into the festive spirit with Breakfast with Santa, hosted by Heidi Bakery, within the Soane Stable Yard at the Royal Hospital Chelsea.

Join the Chelsea Pensioners for their traditional 4th Sunday of Advent Carol Service in the enchanting Wren Chapel.

Join the Chelsea Pensioners for a magical Christmas Eve Carol Service in the enchanting Wren Chapel. This special evening of carols, reflection, and community spirit is a wonderful way to welcome Christmas in the historic surroundings of the Royal Hospital Chelsea.

Celebrate the joy of Christmas morning with the Chelsea Pensioners at our Christmas Day Service in the Wren Chapel. This uplifting service is a wonderful way to mark the special day, surrounded by the warmth of community and the timeless beauty of the Chapel.

Try 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. 

Our 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! 

Join 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. 

Join 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.

Get 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.

Get creative in 2026 at our exclusive Veterans Outreach Art with Lorna session.

Meet other veterans from the Tri-Services and Merchant Navy in a relaxed and supportive environment, while enjoy a spot of relaxation and artistic creativity.

xperience the 330-year-old buildings of the Royal Hospital Chelsea in a totally new way. Each month we will take a relaxed, sensory stroll through different areas of the Royal Hospital grounds. Smell the aromas of the delicious food served in the Great Hall, hear beautiful organ music in the Wren Chapel, or take in the stunning Christopher Wren architecture.