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The 10 Best Things to do in Chelsea, England
The crown jewels, Buckingham Palace, Camden Market…in London, history collides with art, fashion, food, and good British ale. A perfect day is different for everyone: culture aficionados shouldn't miss the Tate Modern and the Royal Opera House. If you love fashion, Oxford Street has shopping galore. For foodies, cream tea at Harrod’s or crispy fish from a proper chippy offers classic London flavor. Music and book buffs will love seeing Abbey Road and the Sherlock Holmes Museum (at 221B Baker Street, of course).
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1. Walton Fine Arts
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Walton Fine Arts is a Contemporary Art Gallery in London and Online, specialized in Modern, Contemporary, Pop and Street Art. We deal in original paintings, lithographs, fine art prints and sculptures by international artists including Bacon, Banksy, Chagall, Hirst, Indiana, Lichtenstein, Miro, Picasso, Warhol, as well as emerging artists including Bambi, E$COBAR and Van Donna...
2. Chelsea Physic Garden
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4.5 based on 626 reviews
Reviewed By lyndac00per - Wokingham, United Kingdom
I have wanted to go here for so long and finally we made it. What a pleasure it was. An oasis of calm and greenery in this part of London, just off the Chelsea Embankment. It is worth buying the guide book to read about the history of the garden as this sets it in context of seeing the medicinal plants as well as many other plantings from around the world. The signs and information provided are very good. There are seats in the sun and shade. There are some guided tours offered too - free but book on arrival as limited to 5 plus the guide for the rule of 6 during COVID. There is an excellent cafe/restaurant. We had coffee and pastries/cake on arrival and later a light bite from their delicious menu and wine list. Lovely seating outside and in a marquee. Great personal touch service - thank you. Highly recommended - we will return to see the garden in a different season.
3. Carlyle's House
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4.5 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By tkota - Madeley, United Kingdom
Special Victorian house. Well preserved. Even has outside toilet. It is dark inside and must have been quite a sombre atmosphere inside. Loads of personal/local history of the Carlisle’s. They didn’t have any children but he always seemed to be visiting Scotland, which couldn’t have helped! Fascinating loft conversion with roof windows, sliding shutters , etc. Clever design. Details about problems with builders, home help are very interesting. Mrs C. kept diaries which are on show. Really worth the entrance fee. Free if you are a NT member.
4. Royal Hospital Chelsea
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4.5 based on 269 reviews
The Royal Hospital Chelsea was founded in 1682 by King Charles II as the home of the Chelsea Pensioners. As well as being a wonderful home for retired service personnel, it is also one of London's best kept secrets! While the site is generally open daily for public visitors; for the best overview of the history of the Hospital, plus fascinating insights into life as a Chelsea Pensioner today, why not book one of the daily walking tours? These last around ninety minutes and are always led by one of the Chelsea Pensioners, who will take great pride in showing you around their fascinating home. Tours include the Royal Hospital's Great Hall, Wren Chapel, Figure Court, Ranelagh Gardens (subject to the time of year) museum and gift shop. Tours begin at 10:00am and 1.30pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays). Please note that this tour covers internal and external spaces, and will include stairs. For more information visit - https://chelsea-pensioners.co.uk/tours
Reviewed By TonyHodson - Northumberland, United Kingdom
Next door to the National Army Museum, this is the home of the Chelsea Pensioners. Brave men and women who served their country and are now enjoying life in their later years. A lovely place to look around. Very, very tranquil and photogenic. Highly recommended.
5. Saatchi Gallery
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4.5 based on 1,790 reviews
Contemporary art from unknown designers and artists from all over the world
Reviewed By bobbymWirral
We have been studying Tutankhamun for ages, and have been to Cairo to see the death mask. I was blown away by just how many quality items are on display at the Saatchi Gallery, and so well displayed. Do not expect the most valuable items to be here (death mask, solid gold coffin ect) they are far too valuable to leave Egypt; that said we were really glad we ventured all the way to London for the exhibits. Get there as early as you can to avoid the worst of the crowds, just as it opens is best. However the prices in the shop are a joke.
6. Gagliardi Gallery
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
What we have always tried to do is to advise our clients and to offer quality art at good prices. We were repaid and supported by our collectors who continue to trust us. The gallery has remained the same as it was 30 years ago, with the same mentality, casual attitude and same goal: to please our clientèle.We are one of the oldest contemporary art galleries in London and this means that our efforts have been understood and appreciated. When we opened, we were surrounded by more than 25 galleries. After all these years, after seeing them close one by one due to their often inflated prices and businesslike attitude, we feel proud to have survived through three recessions and to see our clients returning time after time.
7. St Luke’s Church
8. Chelsea Old Church
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By AnnieRoseSW
A walking tour along the Thames brought us past Chelsea Old Church. The exterior alone is filled with plenty of history, as it still holds several original stones. A statue of Saint Thomas More sits next to the churchyard, since More prayed inside the Chelsea Old Church when he lived in Chelsea in the 16th Century. A special part of London to visit for both a historic and spiritual spot on your tour, with some nice restaurants and views to boot.
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10. Michelin House
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4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By Andy-S60 - London, United Kingdom
An easy walk from South kensington tube station, this ex Michelin office, built in 1911, is worth a trip in itself. It always amazes me that Michelin were still there until the mid 1980s, although they might still have been had they accepted the offered planning permission in the late 1960s to demolish all but the grade II listed facade, and build a ten storey office block behind it. Michelin instead later moved their office to the US, leaving this wonderful building to become the bar/restaurant/shop it is today. I adore the stained glass windows depicting the 'Michelin Man', and the colourful tiles showing the racing cars of the day. One of the most iconic buildings in London.
