Statue of Charles II, London

#1020 among attractions in London

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Coordinates: 51°29'14"N, 0°9'28"W

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Kensington and Chelsea (Chelsea)London United Kingdom

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Statue of Charles II – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saatchi Gallery, King's Road, National Army Museum, Peter Jones.

~1280 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Saatchi Gallery, London
7 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
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
King's Road, London
13 min walk • King's Road, a vibrant thoroughfare in the heart of Chelsea, London, stands as a beacon of British culture and history. This iconic London street, extending from Sloane Square in the east to Lots Road in the west, has been an influential fashion and shopping...
~670 ftSW
Museum, Military museum, History museum
National Army Museum, London
4 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.
~1900 ftN
Shopping, Department store, Modernist architecture
Peter Jones, London
10 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.
~30 ftN
Museum, Christopher Wren, History museum
Royal Hospital, London
1 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.
0.4 miSE
Bridge
Chelsea Bridge, London
11 min walk • 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.
0.5 miSW
Bridge
Albert Bridge, London
13 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 miS
Riverside park with woods and kid's zoo
Battersea Park, London
14 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.
~1380 ftSW
Museum, Park, Garden
Chelsea Physic Garden, London
7 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.
0.5 miE
Bridge
Grosvenor Bridge, London
13 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.
0.4 miW
City hall
Chelsea Old Town Hall, London
12 min walk • Chelsea Town Hall is a municipal building in King's Road, Chelsea, London. The oldest part is a Grade II* listed building and the later part is Grade II listed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Statue of Charles II?

Nearby attractions include Royal Hospital, London (1 min walk), National Army Museum, London (4 min walk), Saatchi Gallery, London (7 min walk), Chelsea Physic Garden, London (7 min walk).

How to get to Statue of Charles II by public transport?

The nearest stations to Statue of Charles II:

Bus

National Army Museum • Lines: 170 (4 min walk)
Royal Hospital Chelsea • Lines: 137, 360, 452, N137 (5 min walk)

Metro

Sloane Square (10 min walk)
South Kensington • Lines: Circle, District, Piccadilly (21 min walk)

Ferry

Cadogan Pier • Lines: Rb6 (13 min walk)
Battersea Power Station Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb2, Rb6 (15 min walk)

Train

London Victoria (20 min walk)
Battersea Park (21 min walk)