Getting here
Entry Gates
Entrance is via Barrack Gate. Chelsea Gate and London Gate will not be in general use. The box office is located inside Barrack Gate on Ranelagh Gardens. The box office will open on each event day from 5pm to approximately 9pm.
Please note – if you arrive after the main act has begun you may be asked to wait until the end of the song before you can go to your seat.
*all timings subject to changeThe site map for Live at Chelsea can be viewed here: www.liveatchelsea.com/site-map/
The following is for general information; however we strongly recommend that you check resources such as the Transport for London website to get information on any disruptions.
By London Underground
Nearest station - Sloane Square Underground Station (District and Circle Lines)
From Sloane Square to Barrack Gate – turn left out of the station, down Holbein Place. After approximately 300m turn right on to Royal Hospital Road, take the next left down Chelsea Bridge Road after approx. 150m you will arrive at Barrack Gate.
Sloane Square station is not step-free for platform access, as it requires using stairs or escalators from the ticket hall to the platforms. If you require public transport directly to the hospital, you can take a bus (137 / 211 / 360 / 452) from Sloane Square directly to the Royal Hospital Chelsea. The distance from the bus stop to the Barrack Gate is approximately 100m.
Pimlico Underground station (Victoria line)
When leaving the stations main exit, head straight down Lupus Street. After approximately 500m turn right down Sutherland Street and follow this road round, sticking to the pavement on the left hand side of the road. You will then reach the Chelsea Bridge Road/Royal Hospital Road junction after roughly 1km. For Barrack Gate, turn left at this junction, after crossing the road, and you will see the Barrack Gate entrance.
There’s no step-free access at Pimlico station. The nearest station with step-free access is Victoria (Underground: District, Circle, Victoria Lines and National Rail) which is located approximately 0.6 miles from the Royal Hospital Chelsea. More information below.
By Train
The closest National Rail station is London Victoria. Please see http://www.nationalrail.co.uk for details. This station has step-free access to all platforms.
From here you can catch a bus to the venue –
- 170 (to Roehampton) from Victoria Station – getting off at Royal Hospital Chelsea / Lower Sloane St. Walk back to Chelsea Bridge Road and the entrance for Barrack Gate will be on the right hand side.
- 11 (to Fulham Broadway) from Victoria Station – getting off at Royal Hospital Road. From here you can walk straight down Chelsea Bridge Road and the entrance for Barrack Gate will be on the right hand side.
By Bus
Bus 170 from Victoria Station and Roehampton directions stops at Royal Hospital Chelsea / Lower Sloane St bus stop on either side of the road. Buses 11, 137, 211, 360 & 452 stop a short walk to the hospital.
By Road
We strongly recommend that you do not drive as there will be no parking onsite, and we cannot guarantee that you will be able to park in the surrounding areas. Live at Chelsea encourages all customers to travel via public transport to reduce the environmental impact of the event.
Alternatively, if you need to use taxi services or private vehicle hire, Royal Hospital Chelsea is easily accessible by road for drop off / pick up to and from the event.
Please note there is no disabled parking at the hospital; please check with the local council for information on local parking here: https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/streets-and-transport/accessible-transport/disabled-parking-visitors
By Taxi
If you plan on getting a taxi, please use the following address – Barrack Gate, Chelsea Bridge Road, SW3
By Bicycle
There is no specific bike parking at the venue but the venue is accessible via cycle routes on nearby roads.
By Air
The Royal Hospital, Chelsea is in close proximity to all of the main London airports: London City (11 miles), Heathrow (16 miles), Luton (34 miles), Gatwick (39 miles) and Stansted (41 miles). Trains run from all of these airports to London where you can pick up a train or tube to Sloane Square Underground station, Pimlico Underground station or Victoria station.
ACCESSIBILITY
Accessible entry is via London Gate, approximately 300 metres from the arena, and is wheelchair accessible. Non-wheelchair users may enter via either London Gate or Barrack Gate, whichever is more convenient.
The concert arena at the Royal Hospital Chelsea has a good level of accessibility. The paths and roads at the entrances are well surfaced and there are ramps between levels.