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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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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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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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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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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