Depictions of Life at the Royal Hospital

Enjoy a display of artwork and short stories depicting life at the Royal Hospital Chelsea by French artist Elo de la Rüe du Can.
Chillianwallah and Chelsea

Join our expert panel as they discuss the Anglo-Sikh Wars and their connections to Chelsea.
Chelsea Pensioner Pace Sticking

Fresh from the 2022 World Championship, the Chelsea Pensioner Pace-Sticking Team puts on a first-class display of this unique military sport.
Chelsea Pensioner Pace Sticking

Fresh from the 2022 World Championship, the Chelsea Pensioner Pace-Sticking Team puts on a first-class display of this unique military sport.
Tite Street

Walk back in time along Tite Street, where Wilde and Whistler once lived, and discover the colourful past of this former artists’ quarter with historian Devon Cox.
Tite Street

Walk back in time along Tite Street, where Wilde and Whistler once lived, and discover the colourful past of this former artists’ quarter with historian Devon Cox.
History Street

Join us as we bring history to life in our History Street. Meet fascinating living historians, serving soldiers and people working to preserve our past.
History Street

Join us as we bring history to life in our History Street. Meet fascinating living historians, serving soldiers and people working to preserve our past.
Chelsea Physic Garden Open Day

Chelsea Physic Garden is opening its doors free of charge exclusively for the Chelsea History Festival. Visit the oldest botanic garden in London, with a collection of over 4,000 different medicinal, herbal, edible and useful plants.
Chelsea Physic Garden Open Day

Chelsea Physic Garden is opening its doors free of charge exclusively for the Chelsea History Festival. Visit the oldest botanic garden in London, with a collection of over 4,000 different medicinal, herbal, edible and useful plants.