Chelsea Bridge, London

Name: Chelsea Bridge
Address: Chelsea Bridge Rd, London, United Kingdom

#341 among attractions in London

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Chelsea Bridge is a bridge over the River Thames in west London, connecting Chelsea on the north bank to Battersea on the south bank, and split between the City of Westminster, the London Borough of Wandsworth and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. There have been two Chelsea Bridges, on the site of what was an ancient ford. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1937 (87 years ago)Length: 698 ftWidth: 64 ftHeight: 69 ftCoordinates: 51°29'3"N, 0°8'59"W

Address

Chelsea Bridge RdWandsworth (Queenstown)London United Kingdom

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Chelsea Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saatchi Gallery, National Army Museum, Peter Jones, Royal Hospital.

0.6 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Saatchi Gallery, London
16 min walk • The Saatchi Gallery, located in the heart of London, stands as a contemporary cultural landmark dedicated to showcasing the works of emerging artists from around the world. Since its inception by Charles Saatchi in 1985, the gallery has played a pivotal role in...
0.5 miW
Museum, Military museum, History museum
National Army Museum, London
13 min walk • The National Army Museum is the British Army's central museum. It is located in the Chelsea district of central London, adjacent to the Royal Hospital Chelsea, the home of the "Chelsea Pensioners". The museum is a non-departmental public body.
0.7 miNW
Shopping, Department store, Modernist architecture
Peter Jones, London
18 min walk • Peter Jones & Partners is a large department store in central London. It is owned by John Lewis Partnership and located in Sloane Square, Chelsea.
0.4 miNW
Museum, Christopher Wren, History museum
Royal Hospital, London
11 min walk • The Royal Hospital Chelsea is a retirement home and nursing home for some 300 veterans of the British Army. Founded as an almshouse, the ancient sense of the word "hospital", it is a 66-acre site located on Royal Hospital Road in Chelsea.
0.7 miW
Bridge
Albert Bridge, London
19 min walk • Albert Bridge is a road bridge over the River Thames connecting Chelsea in Central London on the north bank to Battersea on the south.
0.5 miSW
Riverside park with woods and kid's zoo
Battersea Park, London
12 min walk • Battersea Park is a 200-acre green space at Battersea in the London Borough of Wandsworth in London. It is situated on the south bank of the River Thames opposite Chelsea and was opened in 1858.
0.5 miW
Museum, Park, Garden
Chelsea Physic Garden, London
14 min walk • The Chelsea Physic Garden was established as the Apothecaries' Garden in London, England, in 1673 by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries to grow plants to be used as medicines.
~550 ftE
Bridge
Grosvenor Bridge, London
3 min walk • Grosvenor Bridge, originally known as, and alternatively called Victoria Railway Bridge, is a railway bridge over the River Thames in London, between Vauxhall Bridge and Chelsea Bridge.
0.6 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Royal Court Theatre, London
17 min walk • The Royal Court Theatre, at different times known as the Court Theatre, the New Chelsea Theatre, and the Belgravia Theatre, is a non-commercial West End theatre in Sloane Square, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London, England.
0.4 miNW
Monuments and statues
Statue of Charles II, London
11 min walk • The statue of Charles II stands in the Figure, or Middle, Court of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, London. The sculptor was Grinling Gibbons, and the statue was executed around 1680–1682. The king founded the Royal Hospital in 1682 as a home for retired army veterans. The statue is a Grade I listed structure.
0.4 miN
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Church of St Barnabas, London
12 min walk • The Church of St Barnabas is a Church of England parish church in Pimlico, London. It is a Grade I listed building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Chelsea Bridge open?

Chelsea Bridge is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Chelsea Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Grosvenor Bridge, London (3 min walk), 24th East Surrey Division War Memorial, London (8 min walk), Statue of Charles II, London (11 min walk), Royal Hospital, London (11 min walk).

How to get to Chelsea Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chelsea Bridge:

Bus

Battersea Park / Chelsea Gate • Lines: 137, 44, 452, N137, N44 (3 min walk)
Lister Hospital • Lines: 137, 360, 44, 452, N137, N44 (4 min walk)

Ferry

Battersea Power Station Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb2, Rb6 (5 min walk)
Cadogan Pier • Lines: Rb6 (19 min walk)

Metro

Battersea Power Station • Lines: Northern (11 min walk)
Sloane Square (17 min walk)

Train

Battersea Park (12 min walk)
Queenstown Road (17 min walk)