The State Apartments

The State Apartments are an elegant environment for a drinks reception or private dinner. Consisting of two rooms, the Council Chamber and the Ante Room, the Apartments have hosted Monarchs and other notable figures since the 1700’s.

LOOK INSIDE: press play on the video below to see a 360 degree view of the Great Hall.

Designed by Sir Christopher Wren and embellished by Robert Adam, the State Apartments offer an exquisite experience for guests. During their time in the State Apartments, guests are surrounded by paintings by the school of Van Dyck, Kneller and Lely as well as important carvings and mouldings by William Emmett, John Grove and William Cleere.

The Figure Court is also available as an extension of the State Apartments on request.

Capacity:

  • Room capacity for drinks: 180
  • Room capacity for dinner: 72

Additional outside space available: Figure Court

To find out more or to book a site visit, contact us on:

E: RHCEvents@chelsea-pensioners.org.uk

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