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Join us for a heart-warming performance of festive favourites in the Soane Stable Yard courtyard. Join the Opera Holland Park Youth Chorus - a talented group of local 8–12 year olds, directed by Joe Cummings and supported by professional opera singers - as they fill the air with the joyful sounds of Christmas.

Back by overwhelming demand, the King returns to London this December in support of the Chelsea Pensioners Veterans Outreach Programme.

Step into the festive spirit with us on Saturday 6th December for a day of holiday fun and unique events.

Join us for a heart-warming family workshop where children can create and design a festive Christmas card to be delivered to a Chelsea Pensioner. It’s a lovely way for young ones to share seasonal cheer and connect with our cherished residents.

Step into a festive wonderland and join our Chelsea Pensioners for a magical storytelling experience set in our beautifully decorated Christmas-themed room.

Add a sprinkle of creativity to your Christmas celebrations at our festive family workshop in the Soane Stable Yard! Led by our wonderful arts and crafts facilitator, Veronica, this hands-on session invites children to decorate their own gingerbread men and charming 2D houses - all made from cardboard, so there’s no need to worry about allergies.

Join us a joyful celebration of Christmas in the heart of the Soane Stable Yard. Join the Chelsea Pensioner Singers, supported by Elaine Hillier, as they perform a selection of classic carols and festive favourites, filling the courtyard with warmth, harmony, and holiday cheer.

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. 

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.