Events

The British Army: A New Short History

National Army Museum (Foyle 1) Royal Hospital Road, London, United Kingdom

Join Ian Beckett as he offers a fascinating view on the British Army from its inception to the modern day.

Free

The Blazing World: A New History of Revolutionary England

National Army Museum (Foyle 1) Royal Hospital Road, London, United Kingdom

Jonathan Healey speaks to Jessie Childs about Britain’s turbulent 17th century and argues that it marked the birth of a new world.

£12.00

Chelsea at War

National Army Museum (Info Point) Royal Hospital Road, London, United Kingdom

Join tour guide Mike Armitage as he highlights the hidden military history of Chelsea, bringing to life some of its stories.

£15.00

Great-Uncle Harry: A Tale of War and Empire

Royal Hospital Chelsea (Great Hall) Royal Hospital Road, London, United Kingdom

Michael Palin recreates the extraordinary life and tragic death of his great-uncle Harry who served in the First World War and is the subject of his latest book.

£32.00

Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment

National Army Museum Royal Hospital Road, London, United Kingdom

Meet the incredible horses and riders of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment outside the National Army Museum.

Free

History Street

Burton Court St Leonard's Terrace, London, United Kingdom

Step back in time at History Street, where you can meet fascinating living historians, serving soldiers and people working to preserve our past.

Free

New Perspectives

National Army Museum Royal Hospital Road, London, United Kingdom

Discover how war and conflict can create surprising and shocking stories in these family-friendly tours.

Free

Pace Sticking Display from the Chelsea Pensioners

Burton Court St Leonard's Terrace, London, United Kingdom

Fresh from the 2023 World Championship, the Chelsea Pensioner Pace Sticking Team puts on a first-class display of this unique military sport.

Free

Band of the Welsh Guards

National Army Museum (Atrium) Royal Hospital Road, London, United Kingdom

Come and listen to the Band of the Welsh Guards as they perform live at the Chelsea History Festival.

Free

Victory to Defeat: The British Army 1918-40

National Army Museum (Foyle 1) Royal Hospital Road, London, United Kingdom

Robert Lyman and Richard Dannatt discuss how the British Army went from success to failure in the period between the World Wars.

£12.00

The Red Hotel

National Army Museum (Foyle 1) Royal Hospital Road, London, United Kingdom

Alan Philps investigates Stalin’s efforts to influence and constrain British and American reporters during the Second World War.

£12.00

History Street

Burton Court St Leonard's Terrace, London, United Kingdom

Step back in time at History Street, where you can meet fascinating living historians, serving soldiers and people working to preserve our past.

Free

The Chelsea Pensioner Singers

National Army Museum (Atrium) Royal Hospital Road, London, United Kingdom

Hear the Chelsea Pensioner Singers perform live at the Chelsea History Festival.

Free

The Battle for Basra and Its Aftermath

National Army Museum (Foyle 2) Royal Hospital Road, London, United Kingdom

Twenty years on, hear from battle commanders involved in one of the British Army's biggest war-fighting operations since the Second World War.

£10.00