RIBA Library

Upcoming events at RIBA Library

RIBA Library is a library in Fitzrovia. Near Here currently lists 10 upcoming events, including Wellington Hall Museum Tour, Veterans Outreach: Art with Lorna and Community event: dementia-inclusive relaxed sensory session.

History & Heritage

Wellington Hall Museum Tour

Discover the Chelsea Pensioners’ own private regimental museum - rarely seen by the public. Step inside one of the Royal Hospital Chelsea’s most special spaces with our exclusive Wellington Hall Museum Tour. Running on select Wednesdays during May & June, and weekly throughout July & August.

Wed 22 Jul14:45The Royal Hospital Chelsea

via The Royal Hospital Chelsea

Community

Veterans Outreach: Art with Lorna

Get creative in 2026 at our exclusive Veterans Outreach Art with Lorna session.

Thu 23 Jul15:00The Royal Hospital Chelsea

via The Royal Hospital Chelsea

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Community

Community event: dementia-inclusive relaxed sensory session

Experience the 330-year-old buildings of the Royal Hospital Chelsea in a totally new way. Each month we will host a relaxed, sensory session. Smell the aromas of the delicious food served in the Great Hall, hear beautiful organ music in the Wren Chapel, or take in the stunning Christopher Wren architecture.

Tue 28 Jul11:30The Royal Hospital Chelsea

via The Royal Hospital Chelsea

Talks & Lectures

Veterans Outreach - "Votes for Women" Talk

Join us for a fascinating talk on the Suffragettes movement and their battle to secure equality and voting rights for women, presented by Marina Spiteri, here at the Royal Hospital Chelsea.

Thu 30 Jul15:00The Royal Hospital Chelsea

via The Royal Hospital Chelsea

Community

Evening Tours at the Royal Hospital Chelsea

Step behind the gates of the Royal Hospital Chelsea after hours for an unforgettable evening tour led by one of our iconic Chelsea Pensioners. As the sun sets and the site falls quiet, you’ll be guided through the historic grounds under the cover of night – hearing stories rarely shared in the daylight.

Thu 30 Jul19:00The Royal Hospital Chelsea

via The Royal Hospital Chelsea

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Community

Community Event: Dementia-Inclusive Art Session

Try your hand at a new type of art each month in our dementia-inclusive creative session, taking place in the historic setting of the Soane Stable Yard and inspired by the rich heritage of the Royal Hospital Chelsea.

Tue 4 Aug11:30The Royal Hospital Chelsea

via The Royal Hospital Chelsea

Community

Longines Global Champions Tour

Experience The Best of British at the Longines Global Champions Tour of London 2026, where equestrian excellence meets timeless tradition. From 7-9 August, the historic Royal Hospital Chelsea provides the perfect backdrop for this world-class event, celebrating British heritage and the thrill of show jumping at the highest level.

Fri 7 Aug12:00The Royal Hospital Chelsea

via The Royal Hospital Chelsea

Community

Community Event: Dementia-Inclusive Singing Sessions

Our monthly dementia-inclusive singing group provides an opportunity for local older people and those affected by dementia to come together, have fun and improve their wellbeing. Enjoy a good, hearty singing session and exercise your mind and soul. And don’t worry if you think you can’t sing - it's all about enjoying yourself!

Tue 11 Aug11:00The Royal Hospital Chelsea

via The Royal Hospital Chelsea

Talks & Lectures

Governor's Lecture Series - Operation Postmaster: Delivering the True Story

Join Ashley Barnett as he tells the true story of Operation Postmaster, which has recently appeared on the public stage following its ‘inclusion’ in the 2024 Guy Ritchie film, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.

Wed 19 Aug19:00The Royal Hospital Chelsea

via The Royal Hospital Chelsea

Festivals & EventsHistory & Heritage

Tour: Royal Hospital Chelsea - Chelsea History Festival

Conducted personally by one of the Chelsea Pensioners, this tour transports participants from the dawn of Restoration England through to the Napoleonic Wars and into the austerity of two World Wars.

Thu 1 Oct11:00The Royal Hospital Chelsea

via The Royal Hospital Chelsea

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