Visit our shop for a wonderful selection of gifts and souvenirs to remember the Chelsea Pensioners and the Royal Hospital.

All profits from sales go to the Chelsea Pensioners’ Appeal (charity no: 1076414), so you know your gift will help care for the Nation’s veterans.

To shop online Visit our online shop.

Within the shop there is also a small Community Post Office providing general postal services

Shop opening times

(Please note we are subject to closure at short notice):

  Open Close Closed for Lunch
Monday 9:30 15:30 12:15 - 13:30
Tuesday 9:30 15:30 12:15 - 13:30
Wednesday 9:30 15:30 12:15 - 13:30
Thursday 9:30 15:30 12:15 - 13:30
Friday 9:30 15:30 12:15 - 13:30
Weekends Closed Closed -

Royal Hospital Chelsea Shop & Post Office

Christmas Opening Hours

Date Open Close Closed for Lunch
Thursday 21st December 09:30 15:30 12:30 - 13:30
Friday 22nd - Wednesday 27th December Closed Closed -
Thursday 28th December 09:30 15:30 12:30 - 13:30
Friday 29th December 09:30 15:30 12:30 - 13:30
Monday 1st January Closed Closed -
Tuesday 2nd January 09:30 15:30 12:30 - 13:30
Wednesday 3rd January (Normal hours resume) 09:30 16:30 12:30 - 13:30

Location

The closest entrance to the Shop is at the London Gate. You can locate this on our map by clicking here.

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Royal Hospital Chelsea digital collection launches on the My House of Memories app

The Royal Hospital Chelsea is thrilled to announce the launch of our new digital collection on the My House of Memories app. The My House of Memories app was created by House of Memories, National Museums Liverpool’s dementia awareness programme, by and for people living with dementia. 

Female Chelsea Pensioners stood in front of Royal Hospital long ward in scarlet uniform and shako
Celebrating Women in the Army

This International Women’s Day, we are celebrating the incredible women who have served and continue to serve in the British Army. To recognise their contribution, we hear from some of our female Chelsea Pensioners about their time in the Army.