The Civic Gallery TEST
This is a platform to showcase local talent.
A platform to showcase local artistic and creative talent, The Civic Gallery is as an opportunity for local artists to exhibit their work to the public in the Civic Reception of Kensington Town Hall.
What to see and do in Kensington and Chelsea
See and do
So much to see and do - visit major museums and galleries, lesser known hidden gems, theatres and other entertainment venues, parks and gardens, places of interest, libraries, sports and recreation, find sculpture on public display, discover the history of the borough, commemorative blue plaques of famous former residents and notable filming locations.
Natural History Museum
The museum’s collections promote the whole of the natural world, but for most visitors it’s about the dinosaurs.
Image © Trustees of the Natural History Museum, London [2018]. All rights. reserved
Leighton House and Sambourne House
Leighton House and Sambourne are two extraordinary artists houses in our borough. Explore its unique interiors, collections and join the events programme for all. Reopening dates will be announced soon!
Saatchi Gallery
Founded in 1985 to bring contemporary art to as wide an audience as possible by providing an innovative platform for emerging artists to show their work. The Gallery has hosted 15 out of the top 20 most visited exhibitions in London over the last five years, and has more followers on social media than any other museum in the world. Entry to all Saatchi Gallery’s exhibitions is free.
Shopping
Shopping
Our shopping centres range from international destinations to smaller, more quirky local centres and street markets.
Eat and drink
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Peter Jones
<div class='contentField'><p>Chelsea’s department store, part of the John Lewis Partnership, stands at the beginning of King’s Road.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Sloane Square, Chelsea, London SW1W 8EL</p>
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Antikbar
<div class='contentField'><p>Original vintage posters</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>404 King's Rd, Chelsea, London SW10 0LJ</p>
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Trotters
<div class='contentField'><p>Family owned business providing stylish /traditional children’s clothing.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>34 King's Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 4UD</p>
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Designers Guild
<div class='contentField'><p>Flagship store offering furnishing fabrics, wallcoverings, upholstery and bed and bath collections worldwide.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>King's Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 5EN</p>
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Anthropologie
<div class='contentField'><p>Women’s clothing, accessories and home décor.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>131-141 King's Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 4PW</p>
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Haines of Sloane Square
<div class='contentField'><p>London’s oldest news kiosk it’s been run by the same family for over 125 years, currently occupying a kiosk designed by Thomas Heatherwick.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Sloane Square, Chelsea, London SW1W 8AL</p>
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King's Road Curve
<div class='contentField'><p>Details of events in the smaller independent shops, art galleries, restaurants and bars at the western end of King’s Road.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Chelsea, London SW10 0LJ</p>
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Baar & Bass
<div class='contentField'><p>Luxury fashion and lifestyle boutique.</p>
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Kyoto Garden
<div class='contentField'><p>A gift from the city of Kyoto, this tranquil kaiyushiki, or stroll garden, features a koi carp pond, a waterfall and stone lanterns set in a Japanese-style landscape.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Holland Park, Holland Park Ave, Kensington, London W11 4UA</p>
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Holland Park
<div class='contentField'><p>Holland Park contains areas of woodland, a Japanese garden, the Ice House Gallery, a sculpture garden, Holland Park Theatre. It is home to Opera Holland Park, and the <a href="https://webtest.rbkc.gov.uk/environmentandtransport/ecology.aspx">Ecology Centre</a>, which runs events and activities for children and young people.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Ilchester Pl, Kensington, London W8 6LU</p>
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Kensington Gardens
<div class='contentField'><p>In the gardens of Kensington Palace you will find the famous Peter Pan statue and the <a href="https://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/kensington-gardens/things-to-see-and-do/diana-memorial-playground">Peter Pan themed playground</a> with a pirate ship and beach, created in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>London W2 2UH</p>
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Chelsea Physic Garden
<div class='contentField'><p>The oldest botanic garden in London, it houses around 5,000 medicinal, herbal, edible and useful plants.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Curators House, 66 Royal Hospital Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 4HS</p>
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Brompton Cemetery
<div class='contentField'><p>A celebration of the high tide of the British Empire and commercial prosperity. It contains memorials to the great and the good including more Victoria Cross holders than anywhere else in the world and over 2,000 Chelsea Pensioners, and is a haven for wildlife.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Fulham Rd, Kensington, London SW10 9UG</p>
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Kensal Green Cemetery
<div class='contentField'><p>This was the UK’s first purpose built cemetery. It was designed as park with graveled carriage drives and smaller paths to stroll along, and contains many ornate mausoleums.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Harrow Rd, London W10 4RA</p>
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Portobello Road
<div class='contentField'><p>The Blue Lamp (1950), Otley (1968), Notting Hill (1999) Paddington (2014) & Paddington 2 (2017)</p>
<p>Image © Gunwoo Kim</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Notting Hill, London W11 1LT</p>
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Holland Park
<div class='contentField'><p>Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger (2010)</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Ilchester Pl, Kensington, London W8 6LU</p>
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Trellick Tower
<div class='contentField'><p>Burning an Illusion (1981), For Queen and Country (1988), London Kills Me (1991), Shopping (1994), Never Let Me Go (2010) & Brotherhood (2016).</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>5 Golborne Rd, London W10 5PA</p>
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King's Road
<div class='contentField'><p>Clockwork Orange (1971)</p>
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Clarendon Cross
<div class='contentField'><p>Boutiques, restaurants, pampering and pets</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Clarendon Cross, W11 4AP</p>
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Earl's Court
<div class='contentField'><p>Restaurants, cafes, pubs and fast food take aways. The area is undergoing significant change as the Exhibition Centre is redeveloped.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Earls Court, London SW5 9RF</p>
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Notting Hill Gate
<div class='contentField'><p>Boutiques and vintage clothing, antiques, cafes and restaurants.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p><span class="widget-pane-link" jsan="7.widget-pane-link" jstcache="676">London W11 3JS</span></p>
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Pavilion Road
<div class='contentField'><p>Artisan food and drink street</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Chelsea, London SW1X 0BP</p>
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Thackeray Street
<div class='contentField'><p>Eclectic mix of galleries, restaurants, cafes and specialist shops</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Kensington, London W8 5ET</p>
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Stratford Road
<div class='contentField'><p>Offering specialist retailers, restaurants and cafes.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Kensington, London W8 6QD</p>
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Holland Street / Kensington Church Walk
<div class='contentField'><p>Two tucked away streets of tiny boutiques and specialist shops.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Kensington, London W8 4NB</p>
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