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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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>
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Milestone Hotel
<div class='contentField'><p>Luxury boutique hotel</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>1 Kensington Ct, Kensington, London W8 5DL</p>
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Baglioni
<div class='contentField'><p>Italian home in Kensington</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>60 Hyde Park Gate, Kensington, London SW7 5BB</p>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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Safestay Hostel Holland Park
<div class='contentField'><p>Budget accommodation in a grade I listed building within Holland Park.</p>
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Copthorne Tara Hotel
<div class='contentField'><p>Located close to Kensington High Street.</p>
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Royal Court Theatre
<div class='contentField'><p>Specialises in new work by innovative authors and regularly gets rave reviews. It has a large café bar underneath Sloane Square that’s open to non-theatre goers.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Sloane Square, Chelsea, London SW1W 8AS</p>
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Chelsea Theatre
<div class='contentField'><p>Closed for refurbishment until 30 September 2019. Part of the World’s End estate, this small theatre is dedicated to fostering new voices, Live Art and community workshops, activities and events.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>7, World's End Place, Chelsea, London SW10 0DR</p>
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Print Room Coronet Theatre
<div class='contentField'><p>Presents theatre, dance, concerts, art exhibitions and a variety of multidisciplinary collaborations.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>103 Notting Hill Gate, Kensington, London W11 3LB</p>
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Drayton Arms Theatre
<div class='contentField'><p><span lang="">Professional fringe venue above the Drayton Arms pub.</span></p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>153 Old Brompton Rd, Kensington, London SW5 0LJ</p>
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Finborough Theatre
<div class='contentField'><p><span lang="">This tiny fringe theatre rediscovers forgotten plays and premiers new work.</span></p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>118 Finborough Rd, Kensington, London SW10 9ED</p>
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Gate Theatre
<div class='contentField'><p>Located over the Prince Albert pub, in Notting Hill Gate this is London's only producing theatre dedicated to international work.</p>
<p>Image Effigies of Wickedness production © Helen Murray</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>11 Pembridge Rd, Notting Hill, London W11 3HQ</p>
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SPID Theatre
<div class='contentField'><p>SPID (Social Political Innovative Direct) is an award winning youth charity specialising in high quality community art on council estates.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Kensal House Community Rooms, Kensal House Estate, Ladbroke Grove, London W10 5BQ</p>
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Playground Theatre
<div class='contentField'><p>The Playground Theatre offers the latest drama, musical theatre, stand up comedians, festivals and performing arts.</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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Whole Foods Market
<div class='contentField'><p>Their largest store with a food court upstairs, hosts a range of events and tastings.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>63-97 Kensington High St, Kensington, London W8 5SE</p>
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Snow and Rock
<div class='contentField'><p>Specialists in outdoor and winter sports clothing and equipment.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>188 Kensington High St, Kensington, London W8 7RG</p>
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Trailfinders
<div class='contentField'><p>The UK’s largest independent travel company has a ‘drop–in’ travel clinic offering travel health advice and vaccinations.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>194 Kensington High St, Kensington, London W8 7RG</p>
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Cass Art
<div class='contentField'><p><span lang="">Staffed by artists, offering artist’s materials, workshops, events and advice on creative projects.</span></p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>220 Kensington High St, Kensington, London W8 7RG</p>
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Waterstones
<div class='contentField'><p>Literary haven for locals and visitors.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>193 Kensington High St, Kensington, London W8 6SH</p>
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Guru Makeup Emporium
<div class='contentField'><p>Run by professional makeup artists supplying the TV, film, fashion and theatre industries and sharing their expertise with the public.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>12 Kensington Church St, Kensington, London W8 4EP</p>
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Japan House Creative Crossing
<div class='contentField'><p>This creative crossing is designed by Kenya Hara for Japan House London. It takes inspiration from the character 'one' in Japanese and celebrates a refined subtlety and particular Japanese sense of beauty. It is part of the Council's Creative Kensington High Street project delivered in partnership with the Kensington Business Forum.</p>
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