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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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Harrods

<div class='contentField'><p><span lang="">Iconic upmarket department store </span></p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>87-135 Brompton Rd, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7XL</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.harrods.com/en-gb/">Read more</a></div>

Beauchamp Place

<div class='contentField'><p>Beauchamp Place (pronounced Beecham) is a charming Victorian street of boutiques and restaurants</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>Chelsea, London SW3 1NY</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="http://beauchamp-place.com/">Read more</a></div>

Harvey Nichols

<div class='contentField'><p>Harvey Nichols the UK’s premier luxury fashion retailer stocking cutting edge designer brands.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>109-125 Knightsbridge, Belgravia, London SW1X 7RJ</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.harveynichols.com/store/knightsbridge/">Read more</a></div>

Divertimenti

<div class='contentField'><p>The ultimate Cookshop offering professional quality cookware and tableware, utensils and electricals<font size="2">.</font></p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>227-229 Brompton Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 2EP</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.divertimenti.co.uk/">Read more</a></div>

Peter Jones

<div class='contentField'><p>Chelsea’s department store, part of the John Lewis Partnership, stands at the beginning of King’s Road.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>Sloane Square, Chelsea, London SW1W 8EL</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.johnlewis.com/our-shops/peter-jones">Read more</a></div>

Antikbar

<div class='contentField'><p>Original vintage posters</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>404 King's Rd, Chelsea, London SW10 0LJ</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.antikbar.co.uk/">Read more</a></div>

Trotters

<div class='contentField'><p>Family owned business providing stylish /traditional children’s clothing.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>34 King's Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 4UD</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.trotters.co.uk/pages/kings-road-store">Read more</a></div>

Designers Guild

<div class='contentField'><p>Flagship store offering furnishing fabrics, wallcoverings, upholstery and bed and bath collections worldwide.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>King's Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 5EN</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.designersguild.com/">Read more</a></div>

Anthropologie

<div class='contentField'><p>Women’s clothing, accessories and home décor.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>131-141 King's Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 4PW</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.anthropologie.com/en-gb/stores/kings-rd-london">Read more</a></div>

Haines of Sloane Square

<div class='contentField'><p>London’s oldest news kiosk it’s been run by the same family for over 125 years, currently occupying a kiosk designed by Thomas Heatherwick.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>Sloane Square, Chelsea, London SW1W 8AL</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://hainesofsloanesquare.com/">Read more</a></div>

Portobello Road

<div class='contentField'><p>The Blue Lamp (1950), Otley (1968), Notting Hill (1999) Paddington (2014) &amp; Paddington 2 (2017)</p> <p>Image © Gunwoo Kim</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>Notting Hill, London W11 1LT</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="/explore-kensington-and-chelsea/portobello-road-1" hreflang="en">Read more</a></div>

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> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="/explore-kensington-and-chelsea/holland-park" hreflang="en">Read more</a></div>

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) &amp; Brotherhood (2016).</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>5 Golborne Rd, London W10 5PA</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="/explore-kensington-and-chelsea/trellick-tower" hreflang="en">Read more</a></div>

King's Road Curve

<div class='contentField'><p>Details of events in the smaller independent shops, art galleries, restaurants and bars at the western end of King’s Road.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>Chelsea, London SW10 0LJ</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://kingsroadcurve.wixsite.com/london">Read more</a></div>

King's Road

<div class='contentField'><p>Clockwork Orange (1971)</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="/explore-kensington-and-chelsea/kings-road" hreflang="en">Read more</a></div>

Baar & Bass

<div class='contentField'><p>Luxury fashion and lifestyle boutique.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="http://baarandbass.com/">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>