Chelsea

Chelsea is a district in West London north of the River Thames within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The area combines 19th-century terrace houses with modern apartment buildings and active shopping streets such as Kings Road and Sloane Square.

The area transformed from a village into an urban neighborhood during the 19th century. Writers and artists including Thomas Carlyle settled in the district during the Victorian period.

Kings Road serves as the commercial heart with shops, cafes, and restaurants where residents and visitors meet. The neighborhood remains primarily residential with homes from different periods, while Sloane Square functions as a gathering point for daily activity.

Sloane Square station on the Circle and District lines offers direct connections to central London. Several bus routes cross Kings Road and connect the area with other parts of the west.

Chelsea Physic Garden was founded in the 17th century and gathers medicinal plants with information about their history and uses. It is the oldest private botanic garden in London and is open to visitors on selected days.