Chelsea Area Guide
A locals' guide to Chelsea
Where do Chelsea locals go?
Did you know?
"Also known as the 'Trembling Lady', the Albert Bridge vibrates when there are too many people walking over it, which is why there is a sign ordering troops to break their march when crossing."
Will Pitt
Clodagh Blain
Hayley Thomas
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What locals say about Chelsea
“Great location on the river with fantastic access to all my favourite restaurants, shops and bars”
Janine
“Great shopping and beautiful surroundings”
Veronica
“Chelsea - it's a beautiful area in London. I'm live near Sloane Square station, is really nice, fancy and really close to the center of the city.”
Julio cesar
Activities near Chelsea
Dick
Dick. is a penetrating plunge into being young, scared and addicted to needing more, from everything. After turning 26 and becoming fearful of lost youth, five friends decide to push the boundaries of life until they break. A story of desire and consequence, lust and loss, frivolity and fear, a production that doesnt waste a second exploring how exciting it is to say what you mean, how frightening it is to follow what you want, and how little time we have to do it. We know what youre thinking, come watch us say it.Read more
Versailles: Science and Splendour exhibition tour
Explore Versailles: Science and Splendour with one of our volunteer guides and learn how science was used as a tool of power in the royal court at Versailles. Hear some fascinating stories of objects and significant figures associated with the pursuit of knowledge at the court of Versailles, like Madame du Coudray, midwife who trained thousands of midwives across rural France and Emilie du Châtelet, French mathematician who worked on the first translation of Newton’s Principia Matematica. Please note that Versailles: Science and Splendour is a paid-for ticketed exhibition— book your ticket for the exhibition here .Read more
Making the Modern World
Chart 250 years of science and technology and discover some of the most iconic items that have shaped our society. The Making the Modern World gallery presents some of the Museum’s most remarkable objects. Come face-to-face with the Apollo 10 command module, Babbage’s Difference Engine No. 1, Crick and Watson’s DNA model and the first Apple computer. You’ll also find thought-provoking objects such as penicillin from Fleming’s laboratory, a porcelain bowl salvaged from Hiroshima and a clock that will tell the time for the next 10,000 years. Visit this exceptional gallery to follow the cultural history of industrialisation from 1750 to the present day. Planning a school visit? Find out more information about the gallery for educational groups.Read more
VE Day 80th anniversary concert
Vaughan Williams - Six Choral Songs to be Sung in Time of War Martinu - Memorial to Lidice Walton - Spitfire Prelude and Fugue Bliss - Morning Heroes Holst - I vow to thee, my country Orator - Petroc Trelawny Conductor - Adrian Brown New London Orchestra The London ChorusRead more
Whitney: Queen of the Night
After a fantastic a sold-out run in London’s West End, the critically-acclaimed international stage sensation Whitney – Queen Of The Night is back, celebrating the music and life one of the greatest singers of our time. Fans will be blown away by the live band performing three decades of nostalgic hits, including 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody', 'Higher Love', 'One Moment in Time', 'I’m Every Woman', 'How Will I Know', 'The Greatest Love Of All', 'I Will Always Love You' and many more. Whitney's one true legacy was her music, which touched most of us at some time in our lives. Share her life and get ready for the greatest love of all in Queen of the Night! Brought to you by the Producers of the smash hit Tina Turner show, 'What's love got to do with it?'Read more
Manhunt
‘Raoul Moat was a callous murderer. Full Stop. End of story’ – David Cameron
RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Annual floral spectacular with a variety of displays.
About Chelsea
Chelsea is an area of Central London, bounded to the south by the River Thames, where its frontage runs from Chelsea Bridge along the Chelsea Embankment, Cheyne Walk, Lots Road and Chelsea Harbour. Its eastern boundary was once defined by the River Westbourne, which is now in a pipe above Sloane Square tube station. The modern eastern boundary is Chelsea Bridge Road and the lower half of Sloane Street, including Sloane Square, along with parts of Belgravia. To the north and northwest, the area fades into Knightsbridge and South Kensington, but it is safe to say that the area north of King's Road as far northwest as Fulham Road is part of Chelsea. The district is part of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Chelsea consists of two main postcodes (SW3 and SW10) but also includes small sections of SW1. The most desirable part of Chelsea to live is around Sloane Square and Knightsbridge tube. Around here, Chelsea meets Knightsbridge. This property market attracts considerable (international) attention, and is a very complex market as it consists mainly of short leases under Earl Cadogan as freeholder.
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