Weddings at Royal Hospital Chelsea
Located in upscale Chelsea, overlooking the Thames, Royal Hospital Chelsea is a stunning place to get married. Steeped in history and benefitting greatly from the design choices of the one and only Sir Christopher Wren, romance and timeless beauty are built into the heritage-listed walls of this venue. With original artwork and furniture dating back 330 years, you’ll feel like absolute royalty on your wedding day. There’s something so magical about adding your own chapter to the history of this place. Get married in one of the beautifully decorated interior spaces, or immerse yourself in the serenity of the Ranelagh Gardens.
Despite being so conveniently close to central London, it really feels like an oasis of calm and elegance; perfectly suited to hosting a memorable wedding that’s as unique and wonderful as you are. The super accommodating staff at Royal Hospital Chelsea will do everything possible to give you the wedding day you’ve always dreamed of. For a venue that radiates romance and historic charm, look no further than Royal Hospital Chelsea.
Royal Hospital Chelsea wedding highlights:
- Located in fashionable Chelsea, home of the Chelsea Flower Show
- Ceremony and reception spaces catering to up to 180 guests
- Beautifully decorated indoor spaces with period artwork and furniture
- Lush outdoor gardens with great photo potential
- Perfect for both large scale and intimate weddings
Wedding ceremonies at Royal Hospital Chelsea
Wedding ceremonies at Royal Hospital Chelsea can be hosted either indoors, in the beautifully decorated State Apartments or in wonderfully cosy Wren House, or outdoors amongst the natural beauty of the Ranelagh Gardens. Each space has beautiful views of the Thames and this historic property simply radiates charm and romance; the perfect backdrop for your wedding ceremony.
Wedding receptions at Royal Hospital Chelsea
Wedding receptions at Royal Hospital Chelsea can be hosted in a variety of indoor venues, from the wonderfully grand Great Hall with its original oak dining tables to the stunningly designed State Apartments. Or celebrate outdoors, in the lush greenery of the Ranelagh Gardens or the historic Sloane Stable Yard. Each space is full of character and timeless beauty and the amazing staff at Royal Hospital Chelsea will ensure your every need is met to make your reception run smoothly.
Wedding photography near Royal Hospital Chelsea
Some of the most popular wedding photography locations near Royal Hospital Chelsea are:
- Ranelagh Gardens at Royal Hospital Chelsea itself
- Chelsea Physic Garden
- Albert Bridge
Capacity
Up to
180
Dining 
60 -
120
Dinner & Dance Wedding Venue Details
Outdoor
5000
Facilities
Spaces At This Venue
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The Great Hall
Largest space in the venue, featuring original 330 year old oak dining tables with capacity for up to 180 guests.
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Ranelagh Gardens
10 acres of tree lined paths around three main lawns, great for marquees and with capacity for up to 150 guests.
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Sloane Stable Yard
Built in 1814, gorgeous outdoor courtyard with capacity for up to 150 guests
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The State Apartments
Consisting of the Ante Room and the Council Chamber, the State Apartments are beautifully furnished spaces with original portraits on the wall, with capacity for up to 160 guests when combined.
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Largest space in the venue, featuring original 330 year old oak dining tables with capacity for up to 180 guests.
Guest Capacity
Dining: 0 - 180Dinner & Dance: 0 - 120
Features
Natural light
10 acres of tree lined paths around three main lawns, great for marquees and with capacity for up to 150 guests.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 150Features
Natural light
Built in 1814, gorgeous outdoor courtyard with capacity for up to 150 guests
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 150
Consisting of the Ante Room and the Council Chamber, the State Apartments are beautifully furnished spaces with original portraits on the wall, with capacity for up to 160 guests when combined.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 160Sitting: 0 - 60
Features
Natural light
Location
Venue Testimonials
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 smelled divine.
Emma H
Thank you so much for the beautiful Wedding at the historical Royal Hospital Chelsea. We were enormously impressed by the kindness, support and professionalism of the events team.
Tony R
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 it’s in the heart of London and home to the Chelsea Pensioners. The team there were extremely professional and helpful and made the day very special for us.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Each space at Royal Hospital Chelsea has its own capacity. The Great Hall has a seated capacity of 180 without a dancefloor and 120 with a dancefloor, Ranelagh Gardens has a capacity of 150 within a marquee, the Sloane Stable Yard has capacity for 150, the State Apartments have a capacity for 160 standing and 60 seated and Wren House has capacity for 22 guests.
Royal Hospital Chelsea is licensed until 12am, but some of the spaces within the venue itself have an earlier cut-off time.
Being in such a fashionable area of London, there are no shortage of great hotels nearby for guests at a Royal Hospital Chelsea wedding. Sloane Place, the Sloane Square Hotel and At Sloane are just a selection of the highly rated hotels on offer.
There isn’t parking available onsite at Royal Hospital Chelsea, but it’s easily accessible via public transport, including being only 5 minutes from Sloane Square Station.
