What's on

Celebrate the end of half term with a day of hands‑on family fun at the Soane Stable Yard. Explore history, get creative, and enjoy delicious treats from Heidi Bakery while you’re here. 

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. 

Join us for a powerful and insightful lecture on one of the most decisive battles of the Second World War. Bob Cook, Curator of the Kohima Museum, will explore the dramatic events of the Battle of the Tennis Court, a pivotal engagement within the wider Battle of Kohima.

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.

Step behind the gates of the Royal Hospital Chelsea after hours for an unforgettable evening tour led by one of our iconic Chelsea Pensioners. As the sun sets and the site falls quiet, you’ll be guided through the historic grounds under the cover of night – hearing stories rarely shared in the daylight.

Join us for The Ring, a dramatic performance with theatrical storytelling, music and songs from the island of Crete by award winning performance storyteller, Anna Conomos-Wedlock and musician. Coming to the Soane Stable Yard for one exclusive performance only. Don’t miss your chance - secure your tickets now.

Join us for a range of exciting events developed to celebrate International Women's Day on Saturday 7th March 2026. From Talks to tours, photography displays to hand's on workshops - join us for a day packed with fun activities.

Join us in the Soane Stable Yard for a free, drop‑in creative workshop celebrating the remarkable women who have served throughout military history.

To celebrate International Women’s Day 2026, the Royal Hospital Chelsea is delighted to partner with photographer Jackie King to display a collection of never-before-seen photographs showing some of the 19 female Chelsea Pensioners who currently call the Royal Hospital their home.

Join us for a special event exploring the evolving role of women in the British Army, both before and after the landmark changes of 1992. This insightful talk will be led by Barbara, the Royal Hospital Chelsea’s first female Chelsea Pensioner Tour Guide, who will share her own experiences alongside stories from other female Chelsea Pensioners.

This 30-minute Standing Pilates class with Norah Jeffery delivers a full-body tune-in, no mat required. You’ll flow through dynamic, feel-good movements that boost posture, balance, core activation and increase flexibility, all while strengthening the muscles that support you every day.

Join us in the Royal Hospital Chelsea’s historic State Apartments for a compelling lecture on one of the lesser‑known yet most strategically significant conflicts of the post‑war era: The Confrontation.

Between 1962 and 1966, Indonesia launched an undeclared campaign to break apart the newly formed Malaysian Federation by seizing the northern Borneo states. What followed was a four‑year struggle fought in dense jungle, remote kampongs, and along a vast and porous border. At its height, up to 15,000 Commonwealth troops were deployed to Borneo.