Visit our shop for a wonderful selection of gifts and souvenirs to remember the Chelsea Pensioners and the Royal Hospital.

All profits from sales go to the Chelsea Pensioners’ Appeal (charity no: 1076414), so you know your gift will help care for the Nation’s veterans.

To shop online Visit our online shop.

Within the shop there is also a small Community Post Office providing general postal services

Shop opening times

(Please note we are subject to closure at short notice):

  Open Close Closed for Lunch
Monday 9:30 15:30 12:15 - 13:30
Tuesday 9:30 15:30 12:15 - 13:30
Wednesday 9:30 15:30 12:15 - 13:30
Thursday 9:30 15:30 12:15 - 13:30
Friday 9:30 15:30 12:15 - 13:30
Weekends Closed Closed -

Royal Hospital Chelsea Shop & Post Office

Christmas Opening Hours

Date Open Close Closed for Lunch
Thursday 21st December 09:30 15:30 12:30 - 13:30
Friday 22nd - Wednesday 27th December Closed Closed -
Thursday 28th December 09:30 15:30 12:30 - 13:30
Friday 29th December 09:30 15:30 12:30 - 13:30
Monday 1st January Closed Closed -
Tuesday 2nd January 09:30 15:30 12:30 - 13:30
Wednesday 3rd January (Normal hours resume) 09:30 16:30 12:30 - 13:30

Location

The closest entrance to the Shop is at the London Gate. You can locate this on our map by clicking here.

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Chelsea Pensioner Billy in scarlet uniform
Meet Chelsea Pensioner Billy Knowles

Chelsea Pensioner, Billy, joined the Army at 15 years old as an Infantry soldier. During his 25 years in the Army, he eventually became a drummer, working up to a drum major and leaving the military as a Warrant Officer. 

Billy has been at the Royal Hospital Chelsea for three years. His love for music continues; he is part of the singing group and teaches ukulele to his fellow Pensioners. Billy shares more on his time in the Army and how he is spending his time at the Royal Hospital Chelsea… 

Black and white photo of Mick Gue at the Cypriot running championship
Meet Chelsea Pensioner Mick Gue: Sporting Success

Chelsea Pensioner, Mick Gue, talks about his athletic triumphs in the Army, and what he is doing now to stay fit in retirement.