Local parks and open spaces

Chelsea Common

Chelsea Common is a small, neat garden area with flowering trees and annual flowerbeds.

Accessible entrances

Level access to the park can be found at the following entrances:

  • Cale Street
  • Whitehead’s Grove
  • Elystan Street

Park rules

Park rules include:

  • barbecues are not permitted in the park
  • events and professional photography need permission
  • no cycling in the park

Find further information about our Park rules.

History

Chelsea Common used to be 30 acres of land; developments and gravel extractions in the 19th century reduced the area. Modern day development has reduced Chelsea Common to the area of a small traffic island.

Contact us

Parks Service
The Stable Yard
Holland Park
Ilchester Place
London
W8 6LU

Last updated: 12 August 2025