Things to do in Chelsea

About Chelsea

Chelsea originally became famous during the swinging sixties when the Kings Road was seen as the epicentre of Cool Britannia. These days the punks and hippies have moved on elsewhere and Chelsea has become well known instead for its football team, Chelsea FC. It is one of the wealthiest areas of London, with plenty of footballers and celebrities living in the neigbourhood.

What's on in Chelsea

It might not be the iconic place it once was but the Kings Road is still the most popular area in Chelsea and is busy day and night thanks to its appealing selection of shops, bars and restaurants. Chelsea is also home to two of London’s biggest museums; the V&A and the Natural History Museum making the area popular with tourists. Come nightfall Chelsea is populated by a young crowd who have money to spend. Chart and R’n’B music are the norm round here with clubs such as the particularly popular Crazy Larry’s.

Chelsea Venues

• The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A)
  Best for : The free entry to one of the world's top museums.
• Royal Court Theatre
  Best for : Seeing a play by an up and coming playwrite.
• Crazy Larrys
  Best for : Public school kids.
• London Science Museum
  Best for: Indulging your geeky alter-ego.
• Finsborough Theatre
  Best for: Its fringe theatre shows.
  

Chelsea Facts

Tubes: Sloane Square, South Kensington, Fulham
Borough: Kensington and Chelsea