A historic stone fountain offering fresh water to pedestrians, cyclists and horses has been fully restored and reopened.

The 137-year-old Cheyne Walk Fountain by Chelsea Embankment was brought back to full working order by Transport for London (TfL) and Kensington and Chelsea Council .

It was built in 1880 and is one of many historic drinking fountains in London which are set to be brought back into use by TfL, as it looks to make walking and cycling more popular.

The Cheyne Walk fountain, near Chelsea Old Church, includes low level troughs historically used for horses and cattle, creating a destination for dog walkers as well as pedestrians and cyclists.

Chelsea Pensioners beside the fully restored 137-year-old Cheyne Walk fountain

Dana Skelley OBE, Director of Asset Management at TfL , said: “Historic drinking fountains are part of London’s rich heritage and we are excited to re-open the Cheyne Walk drinking fountain today, so that pedestrians and cyclists can benefit from the source of fresh drinking water.

"Creating places where people want to spend time outdoors encourages more active travel. Our urban planners, and operations teams work hand in hand to improve and restore our public spaces in new and exciting ways.”

Among those to help with the reopening on May 18 were Chelsea Pensioners from the Royal Hospital Chelsea .

The restored Cheyne Walk fountain

Earlier this year a garden which remember victims of the Blitz reopened in West Kensington after undergoing renovation .