Find Us Map - Royal Hospital ChelseaVisitors:
Please note that the Royal Hospital Chelsea is not open to general public visits, with exception to the below areas:

  • Our Shop & Post Office is open to the public between 10am - 4:30pm (Mon - Fri),
  • Our Wren Chapel services, which take place on Sunday and during other special occassions,
  • Pre-booked guided tours,
  • Pre-booked ticketed public events,
  • Pre-arranged visits to the Infirmary (Personal guests of Chelsea Pensioners only).

Address:
Royal Hospital Chelsea
Royal Hospital Road, London.
SW3 4SR (open in Google Maps)

The Royal Hospital Chelsea is easily accessible by road and by public transport.

By Train

The nearest London Underground station is Sloane Square on the District or Circle Lines.
The nearest Overground station is Victoria.

By Bus
Service 170 from Victoria & Roehampton stops right outside the Hospital.
Bus Services 11, 137, 211, 360 & 452 all stop a short walk from the Hospital.

Parking
There is limited on-street parking in the roads surrounding the Hospital and resident parking schemes in force throughout the area. Closest public car parks are located by Cheltenham Terrace, Chelsea or Cumberland Street, Pimlico.

For further contact details, please click here.

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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.