Royal Hospital Chelsea

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£3,000 - £15,000 for Venue Hire
Up to 180
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Description

Founded in 1682 by King Charles II and designed by Sir Christopher Wren, the Royal Hospital was built as a ‘retreat for veterans broken by age and war’ and is home to the famous scarlet coated Chelsea Pensioners. Set in the heart of fashionable Chelsea, a stone’s throw from the King’s Road and with stunning views across the Thames, the Royal Hospital offers a range of versatile indoor and outdoor spaces for weddings. The Grade I and II* Heritage Listed buildings house exquisite period interiors that feature a wealth of architectural detail; whilst outside, spacious, and elegant courtyards create the perfect setting for your special day. f

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Jo Cochran Head of Events
At the Royal Hospital Chelsea we understand how important it is to find the right wedding venue for you. We can guarantee that you will be extremely well looked after and care and attention will be given to every stage of the planning process to ensure you enjoy the planning process and the day itself. The Royal Hospital Chelsea offers a warm welcoming atmosphere, elegant spaces and great attention to detail.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1682
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
5

Overview of Royal Hospital Chelsea

Venue Type
Heritage venue
Dining Capacity
180
Reception Capacity
320
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM

Ceremony & Reception

Wedding Licence
Church Within Walking Distance
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available

Venue

Disabled Access
Landscaped Gardens
Grade I/II Listed Building
Marquee Permitted
Outdoor Reception Space
On-Site Parking
Bridal Changing Facilities

Food and Drink

External Catering Permitted
Alcohol Licence
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

Pricing for Royal Hospital Chelsea

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£3,000
Maximum Price
£15,000

Reviews for Royal Hospital Chelsea
(7)

Evening Event in the Great Hall
Wedding: November
August 2024
Special Venue
It really was such a special event in such a beautiful and historic setting. The stories that were shared should make us all stand up and feel proud. They truly were a generation of heroes. I thought I knew from our meetings, how special the Royal Hospital was but last night took my respect to a whole new level.
Happy Couple married in September
Wedding: September
June 2024
Personal & Friendly Service
We just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to you and your team at RHC for your hard work, support and professionalism both at and in the run up to Sophie and Christopher’s wedding. We know RHC hosts a lot of events, many much bigger than our own, yet we never felt just a name or a number, it was always a very personal and friendly service, thank you.
July 2019
Wedding: July
June 2024
Thank you
Thank you and your team for all you did to make the wedding of our son and his new wife so unbelievably special and memorable. It was such a moving and memorable day in a thousand ways, but certainly having the reception and dinner at such an incredible site was amongst the top two or three best aspects! All of the arrangements were beautifully thought through and so well executed; I know that such a successful outcome does not come without massively hard work.
Gorgeous August Wedding!
Happy couple married in August
June 2024
Fabulous evening
What a fabulous evening! Many thanks for all your help to ensure our wedding was such a success.
Emma H.
Happy couple married in April
May 2024
It feels like a heaven away from the hustle
The surroundings are utterly beautiful and it feels like a heaven away from the hustle and bustle of London. There were flowers everywhere and it smelt divine.
Ranan R.
Happy couple married in April
May 2024
Absolutely amazing!
It is a beautiful and welcoming location.
A happy couple
Happy couple married in February
May 2024
Fabulous historic venue
It was an honour to be able to have our wedding in the wonderful place that is the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Our guests were blown away at how grand it all felt! We had a drinks reception in the beautiful Figure Court and then our wedding breakfast and evening reception in the Great Hall. The grounds and buildings serve as an amazing backdrop for photos and it all felt quite private considering its in the heart of London and home to the Chelsea Pensioners. The team there were extremely professiona

Location & Contact Details for Royal Hospital Chelsea

Address

Royal Hospital Road, London, Greater London, SW3 4SR, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

The Royal Hospital Chelsea is easily accessible by road and by public transport. By Train The nearest London Underground station is Sloane Square on the District or Circle Lines. The nearest Overground station is Victoria. By Bus Service 170 from Victoria & Roehampton stops right outside the Hospital. Bus Services 11, 137, 211, 360 & 452 all stop a short walk from the Hospital. Parking There is limited on-street parking in the roads surrounding the Hospital and resident parking schemes in force throughout the area. Closest public car parks are located by Cheltenham Terrace, Chelsea or Cumberland Street, Pimlico.

Nearest Town

Central London

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M4

Nearest Train Station

Sloane Square Tube Station

Nearest Airport

Heathrow Airport (LHR)

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Describe the best wedding that happened at Royal Hospital Chelsea?

A stunning end of summer, September wedding in the magical Ranelagh Gardens filled with music, festoon lights, beautiful florals and happy guests sipping cocktails in the sunset.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Trust the suppliers, they are the experts in what they do and at working in their approved venues. They know how to make the spaces sing!

Describe Royal Hospital Chelsea in 5 adjectives

Elegant, Historic, Impressive, welcoming, versatile

Where’s the best photo spot at Royal Hospital Chelsea?

The Sweetingham Steps and the Colonnade.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Royal Hospital Chelsea?

Yes....

What’s your favourite canapé?

How do you choose!? There is no bad canape! Canapes are the best part of any event.

What is Royal Hospital Chelsea most unique feature?

The Chelsea Pensioners themselves.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The team!