Royal Hospital Chelsea

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About

Explore the history and stunning architecture of the Royal Hospital Chelsea in south-west London.

Commissioned by King Charles II and built by Sir Christopher Wren, the Royal Hospital is home to about 300 army veterans. Book a guided tour and learn about the stunning buildings from a resident Chelsea Pensioner or make your own way around the historic site.

The museum is home to many artefacts including the uniform of a veteran soldier and a reconstruction of a typical berth. The entrance hall, dedicated to the Duke of Wellington, houses a large diorama showing the Royal Hospital as it looked in 1742.

Facilities & Accessibility

Access Inside Building Facilities: All routes suitable for wheelchair users
Access into the Building: Flat routes from parking area to entrance
Steps with handrails to entrance
Accessible Communication Facilities: Hearing loop system
Accessible Parking Facilities: Blue badge parking available
Designated disabled parking available within fifty metres of main entrance
Accessible Venue Facilities: Emergency evacuation procedures for guests with disabilities
Special dietary requirements catered for
Level access, ramp or lift to the bar
Level access, ramp or lift to dining area
Attraction Facilities: Gift shop
Public toilets
Catering Facilities: Cafe
Event Facilities: Available for wedding receptions
Breakout Rooms
Civil Partnership licence held
Conference rooms / Meeting rooms
In house AV available
Licenced for civil marriages
Offers charity rates
Venue allows outside catering
Wedding service

Venue details and map