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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Natural History Museum
<div class='contentField'><p>The museum’s collections promote the whole of the natural world, but for most visitors it’s about the dinosaurs.</p>
<p>Image © Trustees of the Natural History Museum, London [2018]. All rights. reserved</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Cromwell Road, Kensington, London SW7 5BD</p>
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V&A
<div class='contentField'><p>The world's greatest museum of art and design, with collections including ceramics, furniture, fashion, glass, jewellery, metalwork, photographs, sculpture, textiles and paintings.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL</p>
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Kensington Place
<div class='contentField'><p>201 Kensington Church Street, Kensington, London W8 7LX</p>
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Science Museum
<div class='contentField'><p>Reknowned for its interactive galleries and inspirational exhibitions, with over 15,000 objects on display, including the Apollo 10 command capsule and Stephenson’s Rocket.</p>
<p>Image Mathematics The Winton Gallery, Science Museum, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, © Nick Guttridge</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Exhibition Road, Kensington, London SW7 2DD</p>
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Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising
<div class='contentField'><p>Reveals how we lived and shopped from Victorian times to the present day – packaging, ads, fads and fashion.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>111-117 Lancaster Rd, London W11 1QT</p>
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Design Museum
<div class='contentField'><p>European Museum of the Year 2018, this is the world's leading museum devoted to contemporary design in every form from architecture and fashion to graphics, product and digital design.</p>
<p>Image <font color="#000000">© </font><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><font color="#000000">Gareth Gardner</font></span></span></p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>224-238 Kensington High Street, London W8 6AG</p>
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Kensington Palace
<div class='contentField'><p>A royal palace since 1760, it was the birthplace of Queen Victoria and she lived there until her accession in 1837. Diana, Princess of Wales, lived in part of the private apartments and her sons live here now.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p><span class="widget-pane-link" jsan="7.widget-pane-link" jstcache="676">Kensington Gardens, London W8 4PX</span></p>
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National Army Museum
<div class='contentField'><p>A leading authority on the British Army and its impact on society past and present.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Royal Hospital Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 4HT</p>
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Leighton House and Sambourne House
<div class='contentField'><p>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!</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>12 Holland Park Rd, Kensington, London W14 8LZ</p>
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18 Stafford Terrace
<div class='contentField'><p>Originally the family home of ‘Punch’ magazine cartoonist Edward Linley Sambourne this is a unique example of a late Victorian townhouse with almost all of its original furniture and fittings.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>18 Stafford Terrace, Kensington, W8 7BH</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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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>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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Blanco & Gomez Wine Merchants
<div class='contentField'><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",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>
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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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