Chelsea Historic Churches

Walk preview

Step 1: This walking tour is curated by KCAW Advisory Board member and Founding Director of The Fabric, Sarah Farrugia.

Step 2: Chelsea and King's Road has more than its fair share of beautiful sacred spaces. On the mile long journey from Sloane Square to World's End you are never more than a few yards from a quiet space to catch your breath.

Step 3: The churches here range from the historic, the magnificent to the simple neighbourhood. Enjoy this walking tour of the historic churches in Chelsea.

Step 4: Begin at Holy Trinity in Sloane Square, built in 1888 and known as the Arts and Crafts church.

Step 5: The poet John Betjeman was a great advocate for the rebuilding of the church by 5th Earl Cadogan.

Step 6: Follow Sloane Square around, past The Royal Court Theatre…

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