West Kensington Area Guide
A locals' guide to West Kensington
Where do West Kensington locals go?
The Colton Arms
The Colton Arms is a great pub right next to Queens Club. It has just undergone a major refurbishment and looks so beautiful inside and out. There is a lovely beer garden, a great new chef and a wonderfully friendly team. They also have quiz nights, steak nights, deals on prosecco, brunch and a cracking Sunday roast. I couldn't recommend it more.Read more
Did you know?
"The first London Eye, was a giant Ferris wheel erected for the Empire of India Exhibition at Earls Court in 1894. 300 feet high, and capable of carrying 1200 passengers, sadly on the evening of May 6th 1906, it got stuck and the passengers had to remain in it overnight, relieved by tea and sandwiches which were hoisted up to them."
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Activities near West Kensington
Dr. Swapnokalpa Dasgupta & students - ODISSI RECITAL | Summer School Teachers'Concert Series 2025
Dr. Swapnokalpa Dasgupta and Bhavan Odissi students led by Katrina Rute will present an Odissi performance at the Bhavan as part of the Summer School teachers' concert series 2025. About the artist: Dr. Swapnokalpa Dasgupta is an acclaimed Odissi dancer, teacher, and choreographer from Mumbai. A student of Padmavibhushan Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra and his disciples, she has led the Dance Department at the NCPA for 13 years. She is the recipient of prestigious awards, including the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar and the Kanak Nartan Puraskar. Holding a doctorate in Dance and a Masters in Arts Management, she founded the Odissi department at The Bhavan, London, and frequently conducts workshops worldwide.Read more
Camila Cabello
American-Cuban singer-songwriter.
London: Churchill's Wartime Walking Tour
Travel back to World War II on an exciting walking adventure! Walk in the path of Churchill and Roosevelt, checking out must-see spots like Big Ben and the House of Commons. Get ready to dive deep into the past with knowledgeable guides and your very own audio headset. This is a one-of-a-kind historical journey you won't want to miss! Additional info Make sure you arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes early for the tour kickoff! All you have to do is flash your ticket to the guide and you're all set to start this awesome adventure through history. And hey, don't worry - this tour is totally accessible for wheelchairs, so everyone can come along and have a blast!Read more
Smokey Robinson
William "Smokey" Robinson Jr. is an American R&B and soul singer, songwriter, record producer, and former record executive. He was the founder and frontman of the pioneering Motown vocal group the Miracles, for which he was also chief songwriter and producer.Read more
Hyper Japan Festival
The UK's largest celebration of Japanese culture, cuisine and entertainment.
Summer School Finale - Day 1
Celebrate the talents of all the students as they perform on the Bhavan stage as a part of the Summer School 2025 finale. TICKETS - 14 at the venue/12 if booked online. Use the code 'BVB2025' to get your discount while bookingRead more
The Music of Natures timely rhythms and melodies by Reshma Srivastava
Reshma has had interactions with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, world renowned expert in consciousness. Maharishi's insights into the profound nature of Gandharva Veda have developed the experience of bliss and joy for the artist performing this music, in its purest form. The soothing, balancing influences of sound are expressed through improvisations of the notes of a raga on the Sitar inspiring balance in mind, body and the environment. Resulting in stress reduction on the levels of physical health and social well-being and an overall harmonious perspective. She will be accompanied by highly acclaimed tabla player Pt. Rajkumar Misra.Reshma Srivastava, is an internationally acclaimed Sitarist from Allahabad who started training from the age of six in a distinguished musical lineage, she is an A-Grade artist for All India Radio & Television, with over four decades of experience. Reshma has performed across India, Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S., earning prestigious awards like the U.P. Sangeet Natak Academy Award (2016) and Surmani. She has also played for the President of Cyprus and alongside Pt. Hari Prasad Chaurasia.Read more
About West Kensington
West Kensington is an area on the western edge of Central London primarily located within the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, encompassing some western areas of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, located 3.4 miles (5.5 km) west of Charing Cross. West Kensington, the London postal area of W14 is roughly defined as the area between Brook Green and Hammersmith Road to the west, Fulham to the south, Shepherd's Bush to the north and Kensington to the east. It is best known as home to the Olympia Exhibition Centre and the Queen's Club at Barons Court. West Kensington is a cosmopolitan enclave, with significant local population diversity. West Kensington is primarily a residential area consisting mainly of Victorian terraced houses, many of which are subdivided into flats.
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