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Heritage, horticulture and happiness – the glorious grounds at the Royal Hospital
20th May 2019
Heritage Flower Show Gardens & Grounds Social care
When the Chelsea Flower Show comes to the Royal Hospital Chelsea each May, our grounds are in the spotlight – but the gardens here are a wonderful asset all year round and an integral part of our heritage and culture. They are not only of historic and botanical interest, but play a vital part in the Chelsea Pensioners’ wellbeing and quality of life – whatever their needs.
A time-honoured tradition – and an oasis for everyone
The Royal Hospital’s history shows the key role gardening has played in the
lives of Chelsea Pensioners over the years – from a 19thcentury reference to providing veterans with “seeds, tools and so forth for their occupation in the garden”, to the key role our allotments played in eking out wartime rations.
Today, gardening continues to play a central role in the lives of many of the
