Chelsea City: what you can see

Known as one of London's most historic districts, there are many things to do in the district. City of Chelsea.

Let's take a closer look.

City of Chelsea: article summary

Spend an afternoon at the Chelsea Physique Garden

The charming walled enclave of the Chelsea Physic Garden is perhaps only a few steps from the ThamesBut you can easily miss it if you don't know it's there.

Once inside, all you have to do is stroll through four hectares of peace and quiet. The site offers more than 5,000 plant species from all over the world.

Dating back to 1722, the garden is the second oldest in the UK. On site, there's a café with plenty of outdoor seating. Perfect for a relaxing day out.

City of Chelsea: the Saatchi Gallery

Back then, the Saatchi Gallery was housed in a cavernous building just off South Bank. Since 2008, it has presented its sometimes controversial, always engaging art collection here in Chelsea.

There is a constantly changing list of temporary exhibitions. I therefore recommend that you check the websiteClick here to find out what's on before you go.

The Carlyle House

Located just behind Cheyne Walk, Carlyle's House is owned by the National Trust. the former home of Victorian essayist and historian Thomas Carlyle.

Carlyle hosted many of Victorian society's best-known writers here, including Dickens and Tennyson, creating a literary haven that has remained virtually intact ever since.

Clip n Climb Chelsea

Unfortunately, Chelsea's huge indoor ski slope, Chelski, has been closed for good, but if you want to get your adrenaline pumping, you can always climb it. the dizzying heights of Clip n Climb Chelsea.

There are 22 separate challenges, suitable for all levels of climber, and each session comes with a 30-minute introduction to show you the basic moves.

City of Chelsea: Oscar Wilde's house

Few have captured the spirit and sparkle of fin de siècle like Oscar Wilde. The author of famous plays lived at 34 rue Tite.

This relatively modest home actually played a fundamental role in Wilde's notorious downfall, which left him broke and eventually dying in a shabby studio apartment in Paris.

It was here that Wilde met Lord Alfred Douglas and began the relationship that tore his life apart.

Visit the Moravian cemetery on Fetter Lane

Stroll out of the Spenny district of King's Road to discover one of the most unusual things to do in Chelsea: the Moravian cemetery on Fetter Lane.

The Moravians first came to the UK from the Czech Republic in the 18th century and their leader, Count Zizendorf, bought Lindsey House, Thomas More's former home.

He used it to establish the international headquarters of the Moravian Church, although the property was subsequently divided up and sold in later years.

Today, the Little Chapel Cemetery is all that remains of this people in London. It doesn't look much like a graveyard, thanks to the Moravian tradition of use rectangular headstones of the same size, laid flat in the ground.

City of Chelsea: the National Army Museum

The contemporary buildings of the National Army Museum are home to one of London's most interesting free museums.

The museum traces the history of the British Army and Armed Forces, examining life in the military, our relationship with it and its influence on our daily lives.

The Royal Court Theatre

Chelsea residents are fortunate to have the Royal Court Theatre ready to host an evening out. The theater is known for offering some of the city's most popular plays.

You'll find contemporary talents such as Mike Bartlett and David Hare. both appearing on the program in recent years.

Chelsea City: the best places to shop

Shopping and Chelsea are synonymous, thanks to the fame of King's Road. You won't find as many independent boutiques as in its heyday in the 1960s, but it's still a great place to shop.

You'll find the most expensive brands like Hermes and Cartier scattered around Sloane Square, while Lots Road is the place to go for antiques.

Take a detour to the World's End Bookshop

One of London's best second-hand bookshops, World's End Bookshop's unpretentious frontage may be at odds with the opulence of the rest of King's Road. Nevertheless, it proudly displays its welcoming air.

The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Thanks to this store, it's no wonder that the neighborhood has grown up. a reputation as the city's book-lover's paradise.

King's Road

The number one place to shop in Chelsea is undoubtedly King's Road. Thanks in part to the hit TV show Made in Chelsea, this lively shopping street has attracted a lot of attention in recent years, but King's Road owes its fame to the 60s.

If you walk down King's Road today, you'll notice this heritage still alive in the designer boutiques, fashion department stores and, of course, in all the stylish people who shop there.

Chelsea is an exciting place to visit. When you're in London, I recommend you make a detour here. You'll be able to spend a pleasant, quiet day enjoy the various museums on site, as well as a shopping spree.

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