Chelsea
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A neighborhood in London that is known for King's Road and Carnaby Street in Soho, which formed the center of "Swinging London" in the Sixties.
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Neighbourhood: Knightsbridge
When millions of tourists want to shop 'til they drop, they do it along Brompton Road and its boutique-lined tributaries, including the world-renowned Harrods. And when millionaires want to flaunt what they've already got, many of them find Knightsbridge and Belgravia the perfect place to do so, often behind stately mansion walls or down quiet private mews. Delve beyond the ultra-luxe exterior and you'll find some of this city's cosiest pubs, quiet gardens, and all sorts of indie retailers and enterprises worth a short exercise in spontaneous window shopping. For those looking to take a break from shopping, Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, and some of the city's most popular museums are nearby.
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- Knightsbridge • 3 min walk
- Hyde Park Corner • 9 min walk
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therichastill
Stevenage, UK2,897 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
The area of Chelsea in west London is quite exclusive. It is a very posh area and this is reflected in the stores and the property prices.
It is served by the Tube at stations like Sloane Square where there are lots of exclusive boutiques and bars.
Sadly alot of it is out of my price range but if you have money to spend you may want to visit.
It is served by the Tube at stations like Sloane Square where there are lots of exclusive boutiques and bars.
Sadly alot of it is out of my price range but if you have money to spend you may want to visit.
Written 29 November 2023
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kevinfoot
Hoi An, Vietnam56 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Great tour of Stamford Bridge! You will see amazing the stadium, changing room of player! I love every moment of the tour
Written 5 August 2022
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Vanessa P
Calgary, Canada1,448 contributions
Mar 2022
Very cute and well maintained neighbourhood. So much to do and see. Very classy and elegant area! I must to visit away from the tourist crowds.
Written 3 May 2022
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StephenCross
Dublin, Ireland29,764 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
Chelsea is a great place for restaurants, bars, cinema, football and shopping. There is something to do for everyone. Kings Road recommended.
Written 31 October 2021
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Greg
Cambridge, UK5,237 contributions
Aug 2020 • Friends
Affluent, sophisticated and easy on the eye, Chelsea is a pretty area of London near to Hyde Park, South Kensington and Knightsbridge. It’s widely known as one of London’s safest and most desirable places to live. We stayed at a hotel off Bayswater, one street from Hyde Park and surrounded by large and glamorous town houses. A lovely experience.
Written 31 August 2020
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andres m
11 contributions
Feb 2020
specially around the stadium football chelsea and kings toad
lovely ambience
many shopping choices
london at its best
lovely ambience
many shopping choices
london at its best
Written 19 February 2020
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StephenCross
Dublin, Ireland29,764 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Great fun and always something to do. Restaurants, bars, aight seeing and shops - it really has it all.
Written 28 June 2019
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CraigK
London, England, United Kingdom10 contributions
Jun 2019 • Solo
Kings Rd used to be the centre of fashion. But high rents have squeezed out the creatives, and only the large retail outlets remain.
Kings Rd itself has become quite dangerous, with constant traffic, and angry motorists endangering cyclists and pedestrians.
The ambience of Kings Rd has been reduced to the ambience of a traffic jam full of angry people - hardly worth visiting.
Women walking along Kings rd, look poker faced and either hostile or depressed - having put their finest clothes on only to be eclipsed by the constant deluge of traffic.
Many women come here looking for Mr Right (someone rich), yet all they find is noise, and the grinding traffic. Arabs find themselves pinned in between lorries and vans - unable to show off their Ferraris - simply another muted cog in a giant traffic jam.
I cannot describe Kings Rd as relaxing at all. It is just an overcrowded road - far, far too overcrowded with vehicles.
Kings Rd should be made completely traffic free, because the traffic is destroying the experience - and whats left is not worth visiting.
Councils should be encouraging creative new businesses instead of hiking rents so high that only giant retail outlets can afford them.
In summary, Kings Rd is no longer the centre of fashion. The greed of landlords and Councils has driven away creatives, and the road is simply a money grinding machine.
The complete absence of town planning has resulted in traffic deluging the area
and destroying any remnants of peace or tranquility - the constant noise, and smell of exhaust making the ambience stressful, hostile to cyclists and too dangerous for pedestrians crossing the road.
Kings Rd itself has become quite dangerous, with constant traffic, and angry motorists endangering cyclists and pedestrians.
The ambience of Kings Rd has been reduced to the ambience of a traffic jam full of angry people - hardly worth visiting.
Women walking along Kings rd, look poker faced and either hostile or depressed - having put their finest clothes on only to be eclipsed by the constant deluge of traffic.
Many women come here looking for Mr Right (someone rich), yet all they find is noise, and the grinding traffic. Arabs find themselves pinned in between lorries and vans - unable to show off their Ferraris - simply another muted cog in a giant traffic jam.
I cannot describe Kings Rd as relaxing at all. It is just an overcrowded road - far, far too overcrowded with vehicles.
Kings Rd should be made completely traffic free, because the traffic is destroying the experience - and whats left is not worth visiting.
Councils should be encouraging creative new businesses instead of hiking rents so high that only giant retail outlets can afford them.
In summary, Kings Rd is no longer the centre of fashion. The greed of landlords and Councils has driven away creatives, and the road is simply a money grinding machine.
The complete absence of town planning has resulted in traffic deluging the area
and destroying any remnants of peace or tranquility - the constant noise, and smell of exhaust making the ambience stressful, hostile to cyclists and too dangerous for pedestrians crossing the road.
Written 5 June 2019
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Meirson Elinor
2 contributions
Dec 2018
Chelsea has long been considered one of the most desirable areas of London in which to live. With a central London location, great shops, and lively nightlife, it's an ideal place for anyone looking to experience the London lifestyle to the full.
Written 5 June 2019
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dissapointedaug10
Edinburgh, UK236 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
What a fantastic day out. Booked our tickets many months ago. Worth every penny.
Lots of stalls and the most amazing floral displays from many countries.
Good food stalls. Something to suit everyone.
Not suitable for under 5s. Best time to arrive is early morning and your done and exhausted by about 3pm.
Lots of stalls and the most amazing floral displays from many countries.
Good food stalls. Something to suit everyone.
Not suitable for under 5s. Best time to arrive is early morning and your done and exhausted by about 3pm.
Written 26 May 2019
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Como se llama el aeropuerto más cercano alli. ?
Y ha cuantas tiempo de reloj esta al centro ?
Gracais
Thinking about spending my 18th birthday weekend in Chelsea but I'm not sure if it will be too expensive and I won't enjoy myself because of it? What sort of shops are in Chelsea?
Bev248
Mansfield, UK18 contributions
Did you stay over night- if so where do you recommend? Am visiting Sacci gallery for Rolling Stones exhibition in April and want to stay nearby
bluen0te66
Poole, UK
Proximity to Amber Cove building work and construction of shops and Facilities at the site. Is loud noise common during the day and/or night within Riu Bachata accomodation? Is any disruption caused for hotel guests.
When is the work expected to be completed and are any of the shops open for business yet?
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Brian C
Swanley, UK351 contributions
Sorry, but I haven't a clue! I was visiting from Kent for the day
xLinda00
Surprise, AZ7 contributions
Hello Larry (et al),
I am planning a trip to the Chelsea Flower show next year (2016) for my 50th birthday. I'm interested to know if you have a recommendation on where to stay. I'm from AZ and have never been across the pond. Thanks for your help.
LG
rosslea
Perth5 contributions
My daughter and I are visiting London and would like to go to Chelsea Flower show, There is only full day Saturday tickets left or evening tickets 3.30 pm to 8 pm , is 2.30 hrs enough time to see the show, as the full day tickets are expensive. not sure how long we need. Some reviews are not good about the show.can you help, my daughter is only 19 and only going because I want to so hence is the vening slot enough time
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- Hotels near Chelsea:
- (0.02 mi) Millennium Hotel London Knightsbridge
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- Restaurants near Chelsea:
- (0.01 mi) 17 on Sloane
- (0.02 mi) Le Chinois
- (0.04 mi) Gloucester
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