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Celebrate Easter weekend with two days of hands‑on fun at the Soane Stable Yard. Explore history, get creative, join a family‑friendly tour of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, and enjoy delicious treats from Heidi Bakery throughout your visit.

Create your own three‑cornered tricorne hat inspired by the ceremonial headwear worn by the Chelsea Pensioners on special occasions, including Founder’s Day.

Step back in time with musician and storyteller Paul Rubinstein on a magical family story‑walk through the Royal Hospital Chelsea, home of the iconic Chelsea Pensioners.

This interactive 45‑minute tour is designed especially for families with children aged 5–10 and brings 300 years of history to life through music, storytelling, and exploration.

Try your hand at a new type of art each month in our dementia-inclusive creative session, taking place in the historic setting of the Soane Stable Yard and inspired by the rich heritage of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. 

Join Pritan Ambroase as he discusses his new groundbreaking documentary.

Produced by a registered charity foundation in partnership with multiple Oscar and Grammy Winners, this unique and groundbreaking cinema-documentary hybrid film, where only children speak about their experiences stuck in the active war zones of Ukraine. No adults are allowed to talk, no politics and no political leaders.

Join us for a rare opportunity to explore an extraordinary private collection of genuine White Star Line artifacts from RMS Titanic and RMS Olympic.

Chelsea Pensioners Veterans Outreach and the Defence Garden Scheme welcomes all older veterans from the Tri-Services and the Merchant Navy, in receipt of a state pension, to join us to learn how to grow your own flowers and edible flowers.

Join us from 16–18 April 2026, as Salon Privé London returns to the historic Royal Hospital Chelsea, transforming the heart of Chelsea into the capital’s most spectacular luxury motoring celebration. Set against immaculate lawns and iconic architecture, the three-day event blends automotive excellence with refined lifestyle sophistication.

Join us for our next Boxing Training session with the Chelsea Pensioners and Fighting Chance. We welcome all Veterans from the Tri-Services and the Merchant Navy in receipt of a state pension to book now for our next monthly non-contact boxing training session.

Celebrate World Art Day by taking part in a unique collaborative painting experience at the Royal Hospital Chelsea.

Guided by visual artist Sarah Stadler, visitors are invited to help create a large-scale artwork depicting the Royal Hospital Chelsea, painted panel by panel by members of the community.

Get creative in 2026 at our exclusive Veterans Outreach Art with Lorna session where you will learn the fundamentals of creating trees and landscapes.

Meet other veterans from the Tri-Services and Merchant Navy in a relaxed and supportive environment, while enjoy a spot of relaxation and artistic creativity. All equipment & materials will be provided.

Discover Connecting Creativity, a vibrant exhibition of mixed media artworks created by the Chelsea Pensioners at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Showcasing a wide range of styles and techniques, the exhibition offers a rare insight into the imagination, skill and personal expression of the Pensioners, celebrating creativity as a vital and shared part of life within the Royal Hospital community.