Discover Chelsea’s
Architecture
From Sloane Square
To Imperial Wharf
Join Open City for a walking tour exploring the unique architecture of Chelsea from Sloane Square to Imperial Wharf
This walking tour focuses on key architectural and townscape features which can be found on either side of the King’s Road — a former private route connecting Whitehall to Bishop’s Palace in Fulham.
This engaging and accessible walking tour — led by Golden Key Academy graduate Sarah Jackson — introduces the history of the area’s development and reveals a series of its lesser-known landmarks.
Loosely following the Kings Road between the River Westbourne and Counters Creek, this tour goes beyond the stereotypical view of Chelsea, and looks at the range of housing types, open spaces and public amenities in this dense residential district.
Providing a fun way for enthusiastic urbanists to explore the city, this tour explores the architecture and history of Peter Jones and Sloane Square, Royal Avenue and the Kings Road squares and social housing at Chelsea Common.
Explaining what makes these memorable built environment highlights so unique — it also includes Riverside Old Chelsea, the Worlds End Estate and a chance to go inside the newly restored Lots Road Power Station.
Key information
Meet: War memorial in Sloane Square SW1W 8SB (2nd stop on tour route Duke of York Square)
End: Lots Road Power Station at Chelsea Creek SW10 0QH
Duration: 2.5 hrs approx
Distance: 4km / 2.5 miles
Route notes: Flat, pavement walking, 6 steps to Ropers Garden
Cost: £19.50 / £14.50 / £13.50 / £9.50
Tickets are non refundable and our tours go ahead rain or shine…
We aim to be inclusive and accessible where possible, please contact Adrianna at tours@open-city.org.uk to discuss your needs, reduced ticket prices and if you require a free carer ticket or have any additional queries.
Meet the tour guide…
Sarah Jackson is an architect and townscape consulting working in London.
Jackson is a graduate of the 2021 Golden Key Academy — a masterclass for urban and architectural tour guiding run by Open City. She joined the Open City tours team in April 2022.
Open City's year-round tours programme is supported by Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app.