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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.

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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.

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Shopping

Shopping

Our shopping centres range from international destinations to smaller, more quirky local centres and street markets.

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Eat and drink

Where to Stay

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Sloane Square Hotel

<div class='contentField'><p>A Chelsea home from home</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>7-12 Sloane Square, London SW1W 8EG</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.sloanesquarehotel.co.uk/">Read more</a></div>

Milestone Hotel

<div class='contentField'><p>Luxury boutique hotel</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>1 Kensington Ct, Kensington, London W8 5DL</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.milestonehotel.com/about">Read more</a></div>

Baglioni

<div class='contentField'><p>Italian home in Kensington</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>60 Hyde Park Gate, Kensington, London SW7 5BB</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.baglionihotels.com/branches/baglioni-hotel-london/">Read more</a></div>

Royal Garden Hotel

<div class='contentField'><p>Overlooking Kensington Gardens</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>2-24 Kensington High St, Kensington, London W8 4PT</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.royalgardenhotel.co.uk/">Read more</a></div>

Millennium Gloucester

<div class='contentField'><p>Close to Gloucester Road tube station</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>4-18 Harrington Gardens, Kensington, London SW7 4LH</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.millenniumhotels.com/en/london/millennium-gloucester-hotel-london-kensington/">Read more</a></div>

Bailey's Hotel

<div class='contentField'><p>Victorian townhouse hotel</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p><span lang="">140 Gloucester Rd, Kensington, London SW7 4QH</span></p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.millenniumhotels.com/en/london/the-baileys-hotel-london/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=BlackFriday2018&amp;utm_content=millennium%25">Read more</a></div>

Safestay Hostel Holland Park

<div class='contentField'><p>Budget accommodation in a grade&nbsp;I listed building within Holland Park.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/Safestay-London-Kensington-Holland-Park/London/93920?source=adwordsdynamic&amp;network=g&amp;creative=231043150028&amp;adposition=1t3&amp;uniqueclickID=14530144799333414377&amp;sub_keyword=&amp;sub_ad=b&amp;sub_publisher=ADW&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMImvWg6t-I4AIVCrftCh3G8A5JEAAYAyAAEgKtDfD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds">Read more</a></div>

Copthorne Tara Hotel

<div class='contentField'><p>Located close to Kensington High Street.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.millenniumhotels.com/en/london/copthorne-tara-hotel-london-kensington/">Read more</a></div>

Churchill Arms

<div class='contentField'><p>Dripping in flowers and filled with Churchill memorabilia.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>119 Kensington Church St, Kensington, London W8 7LN</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.churchillarmskensington.co.uk/">Read more</a></div>

Chelsea Potter

<div class='contentField'><p>Traditional pub and famous 60s hang out.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>119 King's Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 4PL</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/greater-london/chelsea-potter/">Read more</a></div>

Scarsdale Tavern

<div class='contentField'><p>Local gastro pub</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>23A Edwardes Square, Kensington, London W8 6HE</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.scarsdaletavern.co.uk/">Read more</a></div>

Hansom Cab

<div class='contentField'><p>Local beer house.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>84-86 Earls Ct Rd, Kensington, London W8 6EG</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="http://thehansomcab.com/">Read more</a></div>

Sloane Place Bar

<div class='contentField'><p>Contemporary cocktail bar</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.sloaneplace.com/restaurant-bar/">Read more</a></div>

Portobello Road

<div class='contentField'><p>The Blue Lamp (1950), Otley (1968), Notting Hill (1999) Paddington (2014) &amp; Paddington 2 (2017)</p> <p>Image © Gunwoo Kim</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>Notting Hill, London W11 1LT</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="/explore-kensington-and-chelsea/portobello-road-1" hreflang="en">Read more</a></div>

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> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="/explore-kensington-and-chelsea/holland-park" hreflang="en">Read more</a></div>

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) &amp; Brotherhood (2016).</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>5 Golborne Rd, London W10 5PA</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="/explore-kensington-and-chelsea/trellick-tower" hreflang="en">Read more</a></div>

King's Road

<div class='contentField'><p>Clockwork Orange (1971)</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="/explore-kensington-and-chelsea/kings-road" hreflang="en">Read more</a></div>

The Cross

<div class='contentField'><p>One of the first London lifestyle boutiques, selling a mix of fashion, homeware, gifts and kidswear.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>141 Portland Rd, London W11 4LR</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="http://www.thecrossshop.co.uk/">Read more</a></div>

John Sandoe Books

<div class='contentField'><p>Independent bookseller</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>10 Blacklands Terrace, Chelsea, London SW3 2SR</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.johnsandoe.com/">Read more</a></div>

Skillman and Sons

<div class='contentField'><p><span lang="">Traditional hardware store</span></p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>212 Kensington High St, Kensington, London W8 7RG</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.skillmanandsons.co.uk/">Read more</a></div>

Bourbon Hanby

<div class='contentField'><p>Antiques emporium on King’s Road</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>151 Sydney St, Chelsea, London SW3 6NT</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="http://www.bourbonhanby.com/">Read more</a></div>

Kensington Church Street Antiques Dealers

<div class='contentField'><p>Index of the dealers, events and exhibitions.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>Kensington Church Street, W8 4BH</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="http://www.antiques-london.com/">Read more</a></div>

Lidgate

<div class='contentField'><p>5th generation family butchers</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>110 Holland Park Ave, London W11 4UA</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.lidgates.com/">Read more</a></div>

Portobello Road Antiques Dealers

<div class='contentField'><p>Located at the southern end of Portobello Road, some of the shops are actually extensive arcades with many individual dealers.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>111 Portobello Rd, London W11 2QB</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="http://www.antiquesportobelloroad.com/">Read more</a></div>

Goldfinger Factory

<div class='contentField'><p>A design-led social enterprise that crafts sustainable high quality furniture and objects with a teaching academy for the local community.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.goldfingerfactory.com/">Read more</a></div>

Blanco & Gomez Wine Merchants

<div class='contentField'><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif">Independent World’s End wine merchants carrying wines from all over the world with a particular fondness for wines from lesser known grapes and regions. Most wines are from small producers who follow sustainable processes, some are certified organic and even biodynamic.</span></span></span></p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.bgwm.co.uk/">Read more</a></div>