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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Japan House
<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 © Lee Mawdsley</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>101-111 Kensington High St, Kensington, London W8 5SA</p>
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Royal Hospital Chelsea
<div class='contentField'><p>Home of the Chelsea Pensioners, the famous scarlet-coated veteran soldiers, for over 300 years. The Hospital is a grade 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>
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Chelsea Old Town Hall
<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>
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French Institute
<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>
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Ismaili Centre
<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>
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Kensington Town Hall
<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>
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St Mary Abbots
<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>
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The Brompton Oratory
<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>
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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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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>
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Discover South Kensington
<div class='contentField'><p>Find out what's on in all the museums and institutions in Exhibition Road.</p>
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