Kensington
A locals' guide to Kensington
"I love this quaint mews just off Earls Court Road..."
Robert Swann
"From the BBC Proms to world renowned stage shows, the Royal Albert Hall is a beautiful and historic venue."
Will Pitt
"It's amazing how peaceful the streets off Earls Court Road are when there's so much on the doorstep..."
Alexis Zaranis
Where do Kensington locals go?
Rassell's
Dating back to 1897, this family-run garden centre has been supplying the Kensington and Chelsea residents for generations!
Submitted by James
Kensington Gardens
The perfect spot for a game of rounders in the summer...
Submitted by Neil
Eggbreak
Eggs as many ways as you can imagine... This restaurant is particularly good for brunch and it's close to Notting Hill Underground Station too.
Submitted by Daniel
Royal Albert Hall
A great piece of architecture completed in 1871 and famous for holding the BBC Proms annually each summer since 1941.
Submitted by Marcin
The Kings Head
Tucked away off Earls Court Road, this pub is great for a catch up with friends or a cosy date.
Submitted by Daisy
The Scarsdale Tavern
One of London's best-kept secrets. Great for a drink after work or a weekend watering hole...
Submitted by James
Noor Jahan
The best Indian in South Kensington. Everything is good, especially the chicken bhuna!
Submitted by James
Maroush Bakehouse
Really fresh Lebanese cuisine moments from Earl's Court Underground Station. Get the set menu and you'll have enough for your lunch the next day!
Submitted by Daisy
Jeff de Bruges
Belgian boutique chocolate in the heart of South Kensington. Great for currency with the mother-in-law!
Submitted by Will
The V&A
The V&A on a summer's day in The John Madejski Garden - quintessential South Kensington!
Submitted by John
The Kensington Creperie
Every crêpe imaginable, amazing for people watching... Order the crêpe complete and wonder how you ever made do without one before.
Submitted by Will
The Roof Gardens
An oasis on a roof top - it's certainly an unusual place to find a garden, complete with ducks and flamingos!
Submitted by Daisy
Nam Long
Cool bar and good Vietnamese food - if you like rum, drop £17 on a Flaming Ferrari!
Submitted by James
Natural History Museum
From dinosaurs to volcanoes, a great day out for all the family!
Submitted by Anne-Marie
Caffe Concerto
Café and restaurant with live music.
Submitted by Sarah
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Why not explore the nearby areas of Earls Court, Holland Park, South Kensington, Notting Hill, Bayswater, West Kensington, Paddington, Knightsbridge, Chelsea and Westbourne Park
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Did you know?
"Gloucester Road used to be called Hogmore Road, but was renamed when the Duchess of Gloucester moved in at the beginning of the nineteenth century."
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Child-friendly activities near Kensington
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Perform-Drama WorkshopsKensington United Reformed Church,Drama, dance and singing workshops that will boost children's confidence, creativity and concentration skills. Website |
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PerformDrama dance and singing workshops that will boost children's confidence creativity and concentration skills. From September to December the children will be rehearsing the classic tale of Cinderella but with a clever twist. Website |
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Baby and Toddler GroupSt. George's Campden Hill,An opportunity for under 5s and all who care for them to come play, chat, have a cup of tea, and make new friends. Website |
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Fire Tech CampScience MuseumFire Tech Camp provides computer tech holiday camps in the UK. Our expert trainers teach the skills to build apps games robots code and other cutting-edge technologies. Mother-of-two Jill Hodges founded Fire Tech Camp in 2012 after experiencing the lively tech camp scene for children in the USA and failing to find something similar for her own kids back in the UK. The London camps are based in Imperial College. Time at the computer screen is broken up with creative activities games in Hyde Park and an excursion to the nearby Science Museum. Camps include: * Video Game Design (ages 9-14) * Robotics (ages 9-12) * Intro to Physical Computing and Arduino (ages 14-18) * Java & Greenfoot Coding (ages 12+) * Python Coding (ages 14+) * Stop Motion and 2D Animation (ages 9-12) * 3D Animation with Movie Storm (ages 12+) * Digital Music (ages 9-12 and 12-17) |
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NCT Bumps & Babies GroupDavid Lloyd Kensington,Come along to the David Lloyd Kensington Gym cafe-playground every Tuesday for some NCT Bumps & Babies fun. The group is free to attend so come along for a chat and some play time with other local mums and dads. Website |
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Rhyme timeKensington central Library20 mins singing time there is fantastic. Usually very very busy, but kids seem to love it. Come early to grab a nice seat. |
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Swimway Child/Parent & Baby classesPrivate VenueSmall group or individual classes taught in a private house in Kensington with the pool heated to a minimum temperature of 30°C. Website |
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About Kensington
Kensington is a district of west London, within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. An affluent and densely-populated area, its commercial heart is Kensington High Street and it contains the well-known museum district of South Kensington. To the north, Kensington is bordered by Notting Hill; to the east, by Brompton and Knightsbridge; to the south, by Chelsea and Earl's Court; and to the west, by Hammersmith and Shepherd's Bush. The focus of the area is Kensington High Street, a busy commercial centre with many shops, typically upmarket. The street was declared London's second best shopping street in February 2005 thanks to its range and number of shops. Kensington is, in general, an extremely affluent area, a trait that it now shares with its neighbour to the south, Chelsea. The area has some of London's most expensive streets and garden squares, including Edwardes Square, Earls Terrace - an exclusive redevelopment of Georgian Houses, The Phillimores, and Wycombe Square - a new build development done to a very high standard.
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