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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Cadogan Hall
<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>
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Investec Opera Holland Park
<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>
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Electric Cinema
<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>
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Gate Cinema
<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>
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Michelin Building
<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>
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Holy Trinity Sloane Square
<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>
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Crosby Hall
<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>
Carlyle's House
<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>
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Albert Bridge
<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>
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Trellick Tower
<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>
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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>
</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>
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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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