Royal Hospital Chelsea
Assisted living facility Royal Hospital Chelsea, Royal Hospital Rd, London SW3 4SR, United Kingdom:
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Address: Royal Hospital Rd, London SW3 4SR, United Kingdom
Website: chelsea-pensioners.co.uk
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Latitude: 51.4874614Longitude: -0.1582955
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Sayana Ts
Maggie thatch's grave makes a great public restroom
2 months ago
Adam Small
Home of the Chelsea Pensioners, about 300 of them and now not just exclusively men.
65 acres of land in the middle of Chelsea.
Founded by King Charles II in 1682.
Various events are held here during the year, including the Chelsea
Flower show.
4 months ago
John Bundy
This establishment just warms your heart, knowing that the Chelsea pensioners are cared for so well. The grounds are impeccable. You are able to take a walking tour around much of the grounds & some of the buildings, including the chapel & the great Hall. There is a museum that is definitely worth your time & Cafe within the grounds.
3 months ago
Bonnie Wheeler
A unique historical institution functioning as a large retirement compound for British Army veterans.
Retaining impressive buildings, chapel and interiors attributed to Christopher Wren and the recent Margaret Thatcher Infirmary among the aggregate.
But it’s the spritely pensioners, traditions and ceremonies in situ that are the main attraction here.
2 months ago
Yuliana Aguilar
Great scale to the hospital - Wren at work - full of history etc. National institution!
4 months ago
Jade Nesselb
A real honour to visit the old soldiers as always. RHC is steeped in history, with astounding buildings and historical items. Fantastic!
5 months ago
Marc Zare
One of Britain's treasured historical site. A must visit place if you are in London.
1 week ago
Darlene Morse
Open air concert hosted at the Royal Hospital Chelsea for Ludovicio Einauldi. Fantastic grounds and a bonus of great weather!
9 months ago
Steve Thompson
Great event space, beautiful acoustics for a concert and supporting a wonderful group of people. A really great venue.
4 months ago
Polly Morris
Spectacular surroundings of architecture by Wren and Soane. A sculpture of King Charles II by Grinling Gibbons in the Figure Court.
The Wren Chappel is most certainly worth a visit. The carvings below the half dome is by William Emmett, Master Carver before Grinling Gibbons and William Morgan.
There are a two beautifully made chairs of oak and a beautiful murial in the half dome.
The Dining Hall holds a fine row of paintings of royal benefactors. Including Queen Anne. Nell Gwynne is also mentioned as a benefactor. The museum building, built by John Soane, holds a model of the Royal Hospital as it looked at an earlier date.
6 days ago
John Painter
Amazing venue, it needs more Cash machines for their live events though!!
5 months ago
Isabel Winters
Very sobering and respectful tour of the home of the Chelsea Pensioners.
6 months ago
Dave Robinson
Lovely place to visit, particularly on special occasions, when the old soldiers wear their red. Very good café on-site. There are lovely grounds to walk round and the church is stunning. Very impressive.
All the way round the grounds are lots of things to see, including sculptures made by the old soldiers themselves. Really nice that these ex servicemen and women are so well looked after.
3 months ago
kern carter
The Chelsea pensioners are always polite and welcoming onto there grounds , check out the park adjacent to the lawn green.
6 months ago
Joe Dunlop
I had the pleasure of attending an awards event here, and what a wonderful place!
Fully accessible for any disability with extremely helpful people on hand to make sure you get to where you're going.
Stunning buildings, art, architecture and furnishings.
We had a wonderful evening!
4 months ago
Jo Hawkins
The Royal Chelsea Hospital has enormous history behind it, very famous and is the home to the Chelsea Pensioners who are veterans of the British Army which adds to the history of Chelsea and dates back to 1682. The 66-acre site is well worth a visit and is also the venue for the Chelsea Flower Show in May. It is a beautiful architectural legacy left to us by Charles ll and Sir Christopher Wren.
1 week ago
stone royal
I worked here for 3 years. Fantastic place.
1 month ago
James Coskie
Former residents' military artefacts, plus an 18th-century diorama and reconstructed hospital berth.
3 months ago
Robert Martinez
This wonderful retirement and nursing home for some veterans and good characters of the British Army is an absolute must.
This astonishing complex buildings designed by Christopher Wren is home to the CHAPEL which contains a fine painting of the Resurrection, and the GREAT HALL, used by the pensioners as a dining hall and also for recreational purposes, that contains a large mural painting from around 1690, which depicts King Charles II on horseback being crowned by the winged figure of Victory, with the Royal Hospital Buildings behind.
In addition the Chelsea Pensioners have a club facility including dining rooms, games room, a fully stocked Library, handicraft centre, bowling green, allotments and a very elegant bar in which to entertain themselves and while away their ritirement.
I often attend this place since I am a Local showing both travellers and londoners the real Chelsea area, and I have to say that there is not just a big history behind this unusual place, but also great men and women, who make this place even more special, who served this amazing country and keep its history alive.
My last review is for "The PET", my favourite Chelsea Pensioner, he's got such a great and postive Karma and also a Street Art Lover.
Come to Chelsa, Experience and Live this unique and unexpected London gem, not just visit it.
4 months ago
Candice Coffin
A beautiful and uniquely historical place that houses some of our brave retired soldiers. A fitting environment indeed .
2 months ago
Scott Brady
If anyone wants to meet a real life hero this is the place it is full of hero's and is the best of what our country is from the moment of arriving you get nothing but respect. It was an honour to visit.
8 months ago
Zach Gregory
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show was on and a very worthwhile visit. Public transport including the tube is the only way to get there and back. It is expensive at the show but it is a very good day out. The weather was very hot but not humid. Unfortunately my heart condition limited my walk abouts but the availability of drinks and ice creams was good.
4 months ago
Vanessa Tate
Definitely has a historic feel regarding world wars about the building very much looked after and residents deserve their treatment for what they offered during their careers
2 months ago
mohammed almariri
We visited independantly. Able to view great hall and chapel. Had light lunch in cafe. All good. We were on an organised tour - with an "in pensioner" guide last August 2016 - that is EXCELLENT and well worth doing. Great place to include when visiting London, especially if you have a military connection
7 months ago
Loreal Madonna
Lovely buildings and surroundings. Pub and shop on site. Parking available. The pensioners are lovely
1 week ago
Veronica F
What a remarkable 'retirement establishment' - very smart old soldiers enjoying the fruits of their long & distinguished careers - taken around by a very knowledgeable NCO with a well developed sense of humour - an interesting & enjoyable visit - highly recommended.
4 months ago
Tyrone Hunt
Brilliant concert Tom Jones
1 month ago
Isabella Zhu
What can I say, it's the Royal Hospital Chelsea, home of the world famous Chelsea Pensioner. It's a stunning establisment that oozes history.
6 months ago
Stacia Heinrich
Gratitude is an attitude that leads to beatitudes, so I cannot afford the error of falling into the worst vice, first I thank the almighty God who made it possible till today,
I acknowledge you all for your hospitality
Keep it up
1 week ago
David Erickson
A brilliant place for our older soilders to be taken care of and for them to continue to live their lives to the full
3 months ago
Kathryn James
The cafe inside is well worth a visit set in the grounds it great for a quiet coffee.
6 months ago
Michael Hofmann
Incredible place and very friendly staff. Beautiful gardens and place to walk around
1 week ago
Lela Fessler
Great place to come and see, a real architectural gem set in nice grounds and packed with history. If you run into any, the pensioners are always so friendly and happy to chat and share some really great stories.
6 months ago
Jennifer Osborne
My father lives there' ...it's a very beautiful place
6 days ago
Ryan Shirlee
Clean good place male sure you know where you are going as it is easy to get lost
7 months ago
Majid Ismail
A fantastic place to visit with so much to see showcasing the 300 years the Hospital has been active.
6 months ago
Victoria Fresh
A fantastic building with lots of history attached.
5 months ago
Grace McCoy
Interesting place. Had a chat with a veteran. Hard brexiter, but never mind ????
1 week ago
Andrew Batz
Wonderful, historical buildings and right in the middle of Chelsea on the river. Do visit RHC sometime, even when the flower show isn't here!
1 week ago
Karen Stuart
It's a Nice place they've Good Customer service and Experience
6 months ago
Rianna Romanowski
Went to a gig here - great outdoor venue, and the grounds are stunning
4 months ago
Hannah Niles
Best care home in the world. Wonderful staff.
6 months ago
Kevin Luu
Quintessential England...beautiful grounds and gorgeous architecture
4 months ago
Elena
Free to visit. Nice gardens to walk around.
6 days ago
Kendra Wallace
The chapel is really nice and calming.
3 months ago
Susan Greneveld
really nive place and really good music festival
6 months ago
AM SM
Great venue with good facilities! Recommended!
1 week ago
SangSang Choi
Well established beautiful gardens and historical buildings
4 months ago
Bo Warren
I Love The RHC Staff and in Pensioners are great i was visiting my Dad who lives there but there is alot to see and do and even Wild Ring Tailed Parrots liveing in The Amazeing Grounds Museum Gift Shop Tea Shop Open to The Public.
6 days ago
Antoinette Hoover
My Dad lived there for 12 years. He could not have had better care.
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