Chelsea, London

Chelsea FC

If you're a football fan, you'll know Chelsea for its football club, Chelsea FC.

You can take a tour of Chelsea's Stamford Bridge stadium and explore behind-the-scenes areas like the players' changing rooms and the media room.

Find out about the first 100 years of Chelsea FC at the Chelsea Museum, and enjoy a meal in Marco Pierre White's Marco restaurant.

King's Road in Chelsea

Chelsea's King's Road is lined with fashionable high street shops like Whistles, All Saints, Hoss Intropia, Space NK and Heal's.

At the eastern end of King's Road, on Sloane Square, you can explore seven floors of shopping at Peter Jones, and see exciting new plays at the Royal Court Theatre.

Just a few minutes' walk from Sloane Square is the Saatchi Gallery, a huge contemporary art gallery where you can see cutting-edge exhibitions for free.

Chelsea Harbour

Take a stroll around Chelsea Harbour, and you'll feel a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

The luxurious Wyndham Grand London Chelsea Harbour has an enviable waterside location, with beautiful views over the harbour.

Chelsea Flower Show

Every spring, the world's most famous flower show, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, arrives in South West London.

At the colourful show, you can explore designer gardens, get gardening tips from the experts, and buy all the latest gardening products.

Chelsea Attractions

While you're in Chelsea, make sure you visit the Chelsea Physic Garden. Founded in 1673 by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries, the garden is still used to research more than 5,000 plant species.

Also in Chelsea, the National Army Museum traces the history of the British Army and looks at how it has shaped our past, present and future.

Chelsea Restaurants

Whatever your taste and budget, you're sure to find a good restaurant in Chelsea.

Splash out on some oysters at Bibendum; dine with celebrity chefs at Gordon Ramsay or Tom Aikens; enjoy a tasty curry at Chutney Mary; peruse the classic English and European menu at Bluebird; or head to Chelsea Farmers' Market for fantastic al fresco dining.

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Chelsea Bars and Nightclubs

There's no shortage of places to drink in Chelsea. The area is a hotspot for swanky celebrity haunts like Boujis and Kitts, where film stars and musicians rub shoulders with the Royal family.

Jazz enthusiasts should head to the 606 Club, known as one of the best jazz clubs in the country, where you can combine live jazz with delicious food and drink.

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Hotels in Chelsea

There's a wide range of hotels in Chelsea. Chelsea hotels include:

• Sloane Square Moat House
• Sloane Apartments
• Phoenix House - Sloane Street/Chelsea Apartments
• Draycott Hotel
• The Cadogan Hotel
• myhotel Chelsea

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