Kensington and surrounding areas Area Guide

A magical concert woven from the music of dragons, hobbits, witches, warriors and the legends they leave behind.

The bugs are back in town. The critically acclaimed OVO by Cirque du Soleil returns to the Royal Albert Hall in January 2026. An exhilarating experience for the whole family, the classic is back and better than ever. Bursting with breathtaking acrobatics inspired by insects, where crickets leap skyward, butterflies soar midair, ants juggle with precision, and spiders contort, bend and twist in defiance of gravity - each act showcasing the exceptional talent you expect from Cirque du Soleil. With dazzling costumes, immersive staging, high-energy choreographies, and a sense of wonder that speaks to the child in all of us. A buzzing adventure awaits. Age Recommendation All welcome, Children under 2 are permitted to attend seated on a parent/guardian's lap. Children aged 2 or over must have a ticket for their own seat.

Discover a world of adventure and endless travel possibilities at the UK’s leading and longest-running travel event. Dig out your passport and dust off your suitcase as travel is officially back. Returning for its 28th year, Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show in association with The Times & The Sunday Times, is the place to be for all your much-needed travel inspiration. Explore new destinations, uncover out-of-this-world experiences, and discover new ways to travel, as this event brings together over 600 of the leading and best independent travel brands. From 70+ global tourist boards and operators to hoteliers, airlines and travel photographers, acquire unrivalled expertise that will be sure to spark your imagination for your next adventure. Take advantage of exclusive show-only offers, discounts, and upgrades and have your taste buds tantalised with global flavours in the daily cookery demonstrations. Hear from leading industry experts as they take to the stage in a line-up of talks, interviews and panel discussions. Plus, find out how to take the perfect holiday photo at the Travel Photography Masterclasses. Wave goodbye to all the stress that can occur when booking a holiday by making this event for travel inspiration your bucket list destination.

Pattern Pod is an amazing multi-sensory area for children under nine years old—and their parents and carers—where they can learn through play to develop their science skills. Like scientists, children explore the world by trying to make predictions about events happening around them. It’s often easier to make these predictions if these events repeat themselves or if there is a pattern to them. In Pattern Pod, children can explore water ripples without getting their feet wet, create symmetrical images on touch screens, follow robot trails and much more. Fun, interactive exhibits encourage them to recognise and copy patterns—or create entirely new ones of their own. Visit Pattern Pod on the ground floor of the museum for non-stop fun! Planning a school visit? Find out more information about the gallery for educational groups.

Get ready for a luxurious and heavenly Afternoon Tea experience that will blow your taste buds away at the prestigious Milestone Hotel! You won't want to miss out on their scrumptious tea, sensational snacks, and top-notch service that led to it being praised at the 2019 Afternoon Tea Awards. Let's indulge! Buy your tickets now for London: Afternoon Tea At The Milestone Hotel! Black Friday .hidden-word { display: none; }

COURSE DESCRIPTION An introduction to deaf-ness and the deaf community. Ideal for creatives and producers who would like to be more inclusive in their practice. This course will cover deaf culture, history, stigma and myths, working with and communicating with Deaf creatives and audiences, and using hearing assisted technology This course will also include an introduction to British Sign Language, fingerspelling and BSL grammar, basic signs and basic signs specifically for theatre. COURSE DETAILS This course will run from 10am-4pmwith a break for lunch andQ&A at the end. YOUR COURSE LEADER Rebecca Lyon works as a theatre technician and designs and develops courses in health and safety for an online training company. Since losing her hearing in her 20s, she has been involved with the deaf community and gained several qualifications in British Sign Language. She has developed this deaf awareness course based on the challenges she has faced and research conducted by deaf charities and organisations. Spaces are limited! For any further questions please email [email protected] All participants get 50% off a meal downstairs in the Drayton Arms pub