Chelsea History Festival 2023

Discover the past in all its variety and enjoy an immersive line-up of events on a historic stage.

The Chelsea History Festival is back for its fifth year, bringing world-class history writing to the heart of London. 

Discover a vibrant programme of walking tours, free open days, family-friendly activities and world-renowned speakers.

This year’s line-up includes: Michael Palin, Alison Weir, Bill Wyman, Peter Frankopan, Helen Fry, Levison Wood, Geraint Jones, Robert Lyman, Richard Dannatt, Joya Chatterji, Roger Moorhouse, Daniel Finkelstein, Caroline Wyatt, Prit Buttar and Adrian Bradshaw.

Check out the full event listings and book online.

About the Chelsea History Festival

The Chelsea History Festival is a partnership between three major heritage sites along Royal Hospital Road in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea: the National Army Museum, the Royal Hospital Chelsea and Chelsea Physic Garden.