Chelsea
Things to do in Chelsea, Greater London
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Chelsea is known first for football, and the Chelsea Stadium Tour at Stamford Bridge draws visitors who want to see behind the scenes of one of the country's biggest clubs. But there is more to the area than the stadium: the King's Road runs through its centre as one of London's most famous streets, lined with shops and restaurants, and the Royal Hospital Chelsea gives the area its ceremonial, historic edge.
Most visitors base themselves close to the King's Road or around Sloane Square, which puts the Chelsea Stadium Tour, the Saatchi Gallery and Gambado Chelsea all within easy reach. It is a compact area, so a stay here tends to mean walking between attractions rather than relying on the Tube.
Beyond football and shopping, the Saatchi Gallery is the area's main cultural draw, showing contemporary art in a grand Chelsea building, while BRICKLIVE in the Park Battersea nearby offers something different for families, and Gambado Chelsea is aimed squarely at younger visitors with energy to burn.
Whether the plan is a stadium tour followed by dinner, or a slower day taking in the Saatchi Gallery and the Royal Hospital, Chelsea rewards visitors who like their culture and their food within a short walk of each other.
Where to stay in Chelsea
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Oakley Hotel
73 Oakley Street, London
8.9
Sydney House Hotel
Coton Hill, Shrewsbury
from £95/night
Sonder Chelsea Green
35 Ixworth Place, London
Chelsea Cloisters
Sloane Avenue, London
Nell Gwynn House Apartments
Nell Gwynn House, Sloane Avenue, London
Professionals Kings Road Apartment with en-suite Spa Bath
562 Kings Road, London
Nell Gwynn Chelsea Accommodation
Sloane Avenue, London
Draycott
85 Draycott Avenue, London
Things to Do in Chelsea(5)
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Where to Eat in Chelsea(124)
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Eating out is where Chelsea really shows its range, with 125 restaurants packed into the area. At the top end there is Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, one of the most celebrated names in British cooking, alongside Italian spots like Scalini, Riccardo's and Polpo Chelsea. For something more relaxed, Rosa's Thai Chelsea, PJ's Chelsea Brasserie and Rabbit cover different moods, while a Pizza Express on King's Road keeps things simple for families.
Attractions Near Chelsea
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Chelsea Physic Garden
London · ⭐ 4.6
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National Army Museum
London · ⭐ 4.5
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Banksy Limitless
London · ⭐ 4.7
1 mi
Victoria and Albert Museum
Kensington · ⭐ 4.8
1 mi
The Natural History Museum
London · ⭐ 4.6
1 mi
Science Museum
London · ⭐ 4.6
1 mi
Battersea Park Children's Zoo
Battersea · ⭐ 4.3
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Paradox Museum
London · ⭐ 4.3
Camping in Chelsea
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Walton on Thames Camping and Caravanning Club Site
⭐ 4.2 · from £22/night
Apps Court
⭐ 4.2
Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park, Edmonton
⭐ 3.9 · from £22/night
Abbey Wood Experience Freedom Glamping
⭐ 4.7 · from £98/night
Abbey Wood Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Crystal Palace Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Home Farm Glamping
⭐ 4.8
Aldenham Country Park
⭐ 4.3 · from £22/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Chelsea
All cottages in Chelsea →The Bean Flat
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,376
Gascony Getaway
2 bed · sleeps 6
On The Thames
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,246
The Cwm View
1 bed · sleeps 4
River Lodge
2 bed · sleeps 4
Twicken Townhouse
4 bed · sleeps 9
Hill Rise Cottage
4 bed · sleeps 12 · from £3,786
The Coppice
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £957
Common questions about Chelsea
What is there to do in Chelsea?
We list 5 attractions and things to do in and around Chelsea.
Where can I eat in Chelsea?
We list 124 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Chelsea.
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