Quick Summary: Chelsea is one of London's most posh boroughs, known for its high-end retailers, affluent residents, and vibrant 20th-century cultural history. Famed business district stretches such as King's Road are home to historic sites connected to midcentury mod fashion designers like Mary Quant and famed writers such as Oscar Wilde. Area visitors can enjoy football games and stadium tours at Stamford Bridge, the famed home of the Chelsea Football League, or stroll through the beautiful Chelsea Physic Garden, one of the world's oldest botanical garden facilities. Delicious restaurants serve up Mediterranean and international cuisine options throughout the day and offer famed bottomless brunch deals on the weekends.


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The Chelsea Physic Garden

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The Royal Hospital Chelsea

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The Saatchi Gallery

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Stamford Bridge

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Duke of York Square

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London's Blue Plaques

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King’s Road

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Pavilion Road

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The Furniture and Arts Building

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Muriel’s Kitchen

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The Ivy Chelsea Garden

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Chelsea Farmers' Market

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PJ's Bar and Grill

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