Find Us Map - Royal Hospital ChelseaVisitors:
Please note that the Royal Hospital Chelsea is not open to general public visits, with exception to the below areas:

  • Our Shop & Post Office is open to the public between 10am - 4:30pm (Mon - Fri),
  • Our Wren Chapel services, which take place on Sunday and during other special occassions,
  • Pre-booked guided tours,
  • Pre-booked ticketed public events,
  • Pre-arranged visits to the Infirmary (Personal guests of Chelsea Pensioners only).

Address:
Royal Hospital Chelsea
Royal Hospital Road, London.
SW3 4SR (open in Google Maps)

The Royal Hospital Chelsea is easily accessible by road and by public transport.

By Train

The nearest London Underground station is Sloane Square on the District or Circle Lines.
The nearest Overground station is Victoria.

By Bus
Service 170 from Victoria & Roehampton stops right outside the Hospital.
Bus Services 11, 137, 211, 360 & 452 all stop a short walk from the Hospital.

Parking
There is limited on-street parking in the roads surrounding the Hospital and resident parking schemes in force throughout the area. Closest public car parks are located by Cheltenham Terrace, Chelsea or Cumberland Street, Pimlico.

For further contact details, please click here.

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Chelsea Pensioner in scarlets and shako looks at the camera
Ferrets, Saladins and Radio Operations – Meet Chelsea Pensioner Roger Hall

Joining the British Army at 15 years old, Chelsea Pensioner, Roger, has had a varied military career. Initially, he joined the Junior Leaders Regimental Royal Armoured Corps and later served with The Life Guards, Royal Logistic Corps as well as the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. Roger shares more on his time in the Army.

Two Chelsea Pensioners opening the gate to the Soane Stable Yard
Royal Hospital Chelsea joins the Chelsea Heritage Quarter and Chelsea History Festival this September with special previews of the Soane Stable Yard

We are delighted to announce that the Royal Hospital Chelsea will be part of the Chelsea History Festival once again this year, from Wednesday 25 to Sunday 29 September 2024 and part of the new Chelsea Heritage Quarter – London’s new heritage destination.