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Roses, with perennial planting between, are a main feature of the garden. They refer to the listed Garrison Chapel, with its historic Rose Window, which is preserved as the development's centrepiece. The garden is a place where people can relax and socialise. A bronze sculpture pays tribute to the Barracks' former residents. A sculpted stone tidal rill references the lost River Westbourne, symbolising its original path under Chelsea Barracks. Bronze uprights form part of the boundary, beyond which the backdrop of the Royal Hospital can be glimpsed. Award Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-gold-medal/icon.webp) Gold Medal RHS The people behind it Designer ---------- - [ ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/jo-thompson/profile_photo.jpg) Jo Thompson Designer Jo Thompson Landscape & Garden Design ](https://gardensdb.com/people/jo-thompson) Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/c82271c8-5890-4ef9-bdfb-c44418db0870/conversions/the-chelsea-barracks-garden-1-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/cc5c99cc-758c-47e7-9fbf-e3c28bce54f5/conversions/the-chelsea-barracks-garden-3-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/ad2011db-79b8-4601-a14d-969b9cfd1685/conversions/the-chelsea-barracks-garden-2-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/05a97e2c-0551-447e-934a-81126771fcb9/conversions/the-chelsea-barracks-garden-4-gallery.webp) ![]() / Hero image Set as hero Photo: Brought to life by Organisations --------------- ### Landscaper 1 - [ ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/studios/landform/logo.png) Landform Consultants ](https://gardensdb.com/studios/landform-consultants) ![](/images/leaf_icon.svg) Gardens**DB** The world's largest collection of show gardens online, kept free, kept current, and shaped by the community that uses it. 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