Clapham Junction
National Rail | station code CLJ
Zone 2 National Rail & Overground
All trains from Waterloo and many from Victoria pass through Clapham Junction making it the UK's busiest station! It is a major interchange and may seem daunting at first but the platforms are labelled with the destinations they serve in addition to the indicators for individual trains.
It is best to change platforms using the huge footbridge (with lifts to all platforms) where there is space to stop and check which platform you require, the subway is usually too busy to stop without causing congestion.
Note that Clapham Junction is not served by an Underground line but London Overground lines use platforms 1 and 2.
A helicopter flight from the London Heliport at Battersea following the River Thames to Greenwich.
A map on the website highlights the many landmarks which will be pointed out by the pilot.
Open Flights must be booked through the website.
www.thelondonhelicopter.com
Bus 170 from stops A, C and E to Lombard Road, about 6 minutes journey,
Daily, about every 10 minutes. Buses also operate from Victoria.
In a quiet residential area of London, this Queen Anne house was the home of the writer and historian
Thomas Carlyle. The Victorian period decor, furniture, pictures and books are all still in place.
Open please see website.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Bus 170 from stops A, C and E to Albert Bridge, about 15 minutes journey,
Daily, about every 10 minutes.
Buses also operate from Sloane Square and Victoria.
The second oldest botanic garden in the UK. The 4 acre peaceful garden contains many rare and unusual
plants. Medicinal plants and tender species are a speciality.
Open M-F & Sun 1100-1700 (1600 Fri).
www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk
Bus as above but to Chelsea Physic Garden, about 15 minutes journey.
Chelsea Physic Garden is ¾ mile from Sloane Square.
The story of the British Army from Agincourt in the 15th century to peace-keeping today.
Displays cover campaigns and battles plus the social history of the Army. Café.
Open WThFSSu 1000-1730.
www.nam.ac.uk
Bus 170 from stops A, C and E to opposite the museum, about 20 minutes journey,
Daily, about every 10 minutes. Buses also operate from Victoria.
The Museum is ½ mile from Sloane Square station.
Museum, Chapel, Great Hall, Courts and Grounds. Walking tours can be booked,
please see the website for details.
Open please see website.
www.chelsea-pensioners.co.uk
Bus as above to opposite entrance, about 20 minutes journey.
The Royal Hospital is ½ mile from Sloane Square station.
The Royal Horticultural Society holds the famous Chelsea Flower Show in the grounds of the Royal Hospital annually in late May. The Show is very popular and as tickets are strictly non-transferable you should buy them only through the official RHS website: www.rhs.org.uk
In early July the RHS holds a major Flower Show at Hampton Court.
