Go back to the founding days of Chelsea and explore its historic origins, from small settlement to Royal Borough, with Katie Wignall from Look Up London.
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About the tour
Discover the old village of ‘Cealc Hyo’ or Chelsea, from its earliest origins to a rural, royal retreat, then a flourishing suburb.
This exciting tour explores Chelsea’s historic highlights, including London’s oldest botanic garden, former palaces and a 17th-century retirement home.
The tour starts and ends at the National Army Museum. It will last around 90 minutes.
About the guide
Katie Wignall is a presenter, Blue Badge Guide and the founder of Look Up London, offering in-depth and fun walking tours across the capital. Her award-winning blog and social media channels uncover the historic secrets hiding above your eyeline and she is one of the Top 10 London tour guides on Tripadvisor.
In May 2022, she published Look Up London, a book of self-guided walking tours, packed with hidden gems.
Katie Wignall
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