<div class='contentField'><p>Home to the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, is one of London’s leading concert venues. It offers a programme of live events ranging from classical to jazz, rock and pop.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>5 Sloane Terrace, Belgravia, London SW1X 9DQ</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.cadoganhall.com/">Read more</a></div>

<div class='contentField'><p>A unique opera company that presents an open air summer season under a temporary canopy in Holland Park. Around six different operas are presented every season. Many are famous classics, but the company often stages less well known works.</p> <p>Image Anne Sophie Duprels as Zazà and Joel Montero as Milio in Opera Holland Park 2017 production of Zazà © Robert Workman for Opera Holland Park.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>Opera Holland Park Theatre, Ilchester Pl, Kensington, London W8 6LU</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="http://www.operahollandpark.com/">Read more</a></div>

<div class='contentField'><p>One of London’s oldest cinemas, with luxurious leather chairs, sofas and beds.</p> <p>Image © Soho House Electric Cinema 1607 AB LR 002</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>191 Portobello Rd, Notting Hill, London W11 2ED</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.electriccinema.co.uk/portobello">Read more</a></div>

<div class='contentField'><p><span lang="">Atmospheric, Grade II listed, single screen cinema.</span></p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>87 Notting Hill Gate, Kensington, London W11 3JZ</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.picturehouses.com/cinema/Gate_Picturehouse">Read more</a></div>

<div class='contentField'><p>Former UK headquarters of the tyre company decorated with large stained glass windows and decorative tiles.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>81 Fulham Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 6RD</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://theargyllclub.com/office-locations/michelin-house">Read more</a></div>

<div class='contentField'><p><span lang="">A masterpiece of the Arts and Crafts movement.</span></p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>Sloane St, Belgravia, London SW1X 9BZ</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="http://www.holytrinitysloanesquare.co.uk/">Read more</a></div>

<div class='contentField'><p>The only surviving Medieval merchant’s house in London. Once the home of Richard III, as Duke of Gloucester, later owned by Sir Thomas More. The hall was moved, stone by stone, from Bishopsgate to Chelsea in 1910 to make way for development. It is now a private residence.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, London SW3 5BB</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1358160">Read more</a></div>

<div class='contentField'><p>The former home of the Victorian historian and writer Thomas Carlyle. The house contains original furnishings, books, pictures and personal items. Open 2 March – 3 November in 2019.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>24 Cheyne Row, Chelsea, London SW3 5HL</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/carlyles-house">Read more</a></div>

<div class='contentField'><p><span lang="">London’s prettiest bridge, particularly at night.</span></p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>Albert Bridge, London SW11 4PL</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://webtest.rbkc.gov.uk/parking-transport-and-streets/your-streets/streetscape/street-projects/albert-bridge-restoration">Read more</a></div>

<div class='contentField'><p><span lang="">Erno Goldfinger’s iconic Brutalist apartment block.</span></p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>5 Golborne Rd, London W10 5PA</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1246688">Read more</a></div>

<div class='contentField'><p>A Japanese cultural centre on Kensington High Street, which is part of a global project led by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, offering an exhibition gallery, events space, a Japanese restaurant and thoughtfully curated Japanese products.</p> <p>Image&nbsp;© Lee Mawdsley</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>101-111 Kensington High St, Kensington, London W8 5SA</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.japanhouselondon.uk/">Read more</a></div>

<div class='contentField'><p>Home of the Chelsea Pensioners, the famous scarlet-coated veteran soldiers, for over 300 years. The Hospital is a grade&nbsp;I listed heritage site designed by Sir Christopher Wren and is open to visitors.</p> <p>Image © Royal Hospital Chelsea</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>Chelsea Bridge Rd, Belgravia, London SW3 4SR</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="http://www.chelsea-pensioners.co.uk/visit">Read more</a></div>

<div class='contentField'><p>Grade II listed late Victorian building now used for a range of events and home to the iconic Chelsea Registry Office.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>Chelsea Old Town Hall, King's Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 5EE</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://webtest.rbkc.gov.uk">Read more</a></div>

<div class='contentField'><p>Encourages cross-cultural exchange and presents the best of French culture, offering: French courses, film screenings, library collections, kids activities, festivals, talks and concerts.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>17 Queensbery Pl, Kensington, London SW7 2DT</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.institut-francais.org.uk/">Read more</a></div>

<div class='contentField'><p>Home to the UK Ismaili Muslim community. In addition to a central prayer hall the centre also hosts exhibitions.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>1-7 Cromwell Gardens, Kensington, London SW7 2SL</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://the.ismaili/ismailicentres/london/architecture-london">Read more</a></div>

<div class='contentField'><p>Designed by Sir Basil Spence, the main Council Building is used for conferences and events as well as Council business.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>Hornton St, Kensington, London W8 7NX</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://webtest.rbkc.gov.uk/">Read more</a></div>

<div class='contentField'><p>Kensington’s ‘cathedral’ has the tallest church steeple in London, in addition to daily worship there are weekly concerts and regular talks and events.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>Kensington Church St, Kensington, London W8 4LA</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="http://www.smaw8.org/">Read more</a></div>

<div class='contentField'><p>Home to the Congregation of the Oratory of St Philip Neri in London, a community of priests founded in the sixteenth century. The Oratory also serves as a parish church in the　Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>Brompton Rd, Knightsbridge, London SW7 2RP</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.bromptonoratory.co.uk/#about">Read more</a></div>

<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> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/whole-foods-market-uk-15888761191">Read more</a></div>

<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> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.snowandrock.com/stores/london-kensington.html">Read more</a></div>

<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> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.trailfinders.com/travel-centre/khs">Read more</a></div>

<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> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.cassart.co.uk/">Read more</a></div>

<div class='contentField'><p>Literary&nbsp;haven for locals and visitors.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>193 Kensington High St, Kensington, London W8 6SH</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.waterstones.com/bookshops/kensington">Read more</a></div>

<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> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.gurumakeupemporium.com/">Read more</a></div>

<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> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="/explore-kensington-and-chelsea/japan-house-creative-crossing" hreflang="en">Read more</a></div>