Royal Hospital Chelsea

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A heritage venue steeped in tradition and grandeur

Set in the heart of fashionable Chelsea with stunning views across the Thames, the Royal Hospital offers a range of versatile indoor and outdoor spaces for celebrations and special events. The Grade I and II* Heritage Listed buildings house exquisite period interiors, featuring a wealth of architectural detail, Outside, spacious and elegant courtyards create the perfect setting for any occasion.

The Royal Hospital Chelsea was built as a retreat for ‘veterans broken by age and war’. For over 330 years it has been providing care for former soldiers of the British Army and is home to the famous, scarlet-coated Chelsea Pensioners. By hosting an event here, clients are directly contributing to the care and camaraderie of the Chelsea Pensioners.

Key Venue Features

Venue Capacity
	Standing Capacity	Seated Capacity
The Great Hall	320 Guests	180 Guests
Figure Court	320 Guests	180 Guests
The State Apartments	160 Guests	60 Guests
Soane Stable Yard	100 Guests	60 Guests
Wren House	N/A	20 Guests

Venue Attributes
Wedding License	Yes
Alcohol License	Yes
Late License	Yes
Built in Bar Availability	No
Indoor/Outdoor Hire	Both
Overnight Stay Hire	No

Venue Ideal For

London Location

Weddings

Corporate Events

Private Parties

Christmas Parties

Historic Venue

Testimonials

“It’s been lovely getting to understand more about what makes Lettice tick and seeing just how talented and enthusiastic the team are. Your food is both wonderfully creative and eye catching but also tastes so incredibly good and every mouthful was a treat. We also loved your drinks offerings and the inventiveness of them offering something a bit different to everyone else.

We feel that Lettice will make a brilliant addition to our list and will be an exciting and beneficial partnership for us all and we are so happy to be able to work with you moving forwards.”

Royal Hospital Chelsea