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

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> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="http://www.chelseatheatre.org.uk/">Read more</a></div>

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> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.the-print-room.org/">Read more</a></div>

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

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

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

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> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="http://spidtheatre.com/">Read more</a></div>

Portobello Fashion Market

<div class='contentField'><p>Vintage clothing market Fridays, fashion market Saturdays and Flea Market Sundays, underneath the white canopy and along Thorpe Close below the Westway flyover.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>Portobello Rd, London W10 5TA</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="http://www.portobellofashionmarket.co.uk/">Read more</a></div>

Bute Street Farmers' Market

<div class='contentField'><p>Operating on Saturdays in South Kensington</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>Kensington, London SW7 3EX</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.lfm.org.uk/markets/south-kensington/">Read more</a></div>

Notting Hill Gate Famers' Market

<div class='contentField'><p>Operating on Saturdays behind Waterstones, Kensington Church Street</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>Kensington Church St, Kensington, London W11 3LQ</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.lfm.org.uk/markets/notting-hill/">Read more</a></div>

Duke of York Square Fine Food Market

<div class='contentField'><p><span lang="">Curated by Partridges open on Saturdays.</span></p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>80 Duke of York Square, Chelsea, London SW3 4LY</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="http://www.dukeofyorksquare.com/food-and-dining/categories/fine-food-market">Read more</a></div>

Ladbroke Grove Farmers' Market

<div class='contentField'><p>Operating on Saturdays in the playground of the Spanish School 317-318 Portobello Rood.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>Portobello Rd, London W10 5SZ</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.lfm.org.uk/markets/ladbroke-grove/">Read more</a></div>

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>

Playground Theatre

<div class='contentField'><p>The Playground Theatre offers the latest drama, musical theatre, stand up comedians, festivals and performing arts.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="http://www.theplaygroundtheatre.london">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>

Chelsea Flower Show

<div class='contentField'><p>The world’s most famous flower show. It’s the fashion show of gardening, an 11-acre display of flowers and show gardens.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>The Royal Hospital, Chelsea</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-chelsea-flower-show">Read more</a></div>

Discover South Kensington

<div class='contentField'><p>Find out what's on in all the museums and institutions in Exhibition Road.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.discoversouthken.com/">Read more</a></div>