Top 10 Secrets About Chelsea

 Chelsea is home to many hidden gems and mysteries - from secret gardens to off-the-beaten-track bars. Here are the top 10 secrets about Chelsea that you may not know:

1. The Chelsea Physic Garden is one of London's oldest botanical gardens, dating back to 1673. This 4 acre paradise boasts more than 5,000 species of plants, as well as a Victorian glasshouse and alpine house.

2. The 18th century Zadok Ben-David sculpture in front of Peter Jones has been around since 1981 but most people don't realize it exists!

3. King’s Road was once used by Henry VIII and Charles II to travel between Whitehall Palace and Hampton Court.

4. The Chelsea Embankment, a popular tourist spot, was created over 150 years ago as part of Joseph Bazalgette's sewerage system for London.

5. Chelsea Old Church is one of the oldest surviving churches in London and dates from 1076 AD!

6. The Peter Pan statue in Kensington Gardens is based on a character that was created by J. M Barrie while living on Cheyne Walk in Chelsea during the late 19th century.

7. In the 18th century, the Horse Hospital on King’s Road was used to treat sick horses with herbal remedies!

8. Chelsea has two Michelin starred restaurants - Gordon Ramsay’s Restaurant and Marcus Wareing at The Berkeley.

9. The Royal Hospital Chelsea is the home of the British Army’s Chelsea Pensioners, who can be seen in their iconic red uniforms on a daily basis around the grounds.

10. Chelsea has been popular with artists and writers for centuries - the area was famously home to luminaries such as JMW Turner, Oscar Wilde, John Singer Sargent and Virginia Woolf.

These are just some of the secrets that make up this unique London neighbourhood! Whether you're an avid explorer or new to the city, there's something for everyone to uncover in Chelsea.