Published: Friday 18 March 2022
As the weather warms up and the sun starts to make a reappearance, residents and visitors are encouraged to get out and about this spring and discover all that the borough has to offer.
The Council has revamped its Explore Kensington and Chelsea visitor site, with a round-up of some must-visit places in the borough, plus a walking map to show you how to get there. So, whether you’re looking for the perfect place for a springtime stroll, a trendy café, or the best instagrammable hotspots, we’ve rounded up just a few of the best.
The borough is also the UK’s first to commit to making al fresco dining a permanent fixture, so people can look forward to fabulous outdoor dining opportunities with pop-up terraces at hotspots such as Pavilion Road, Elystan Road and Bute Street – just don’t forget your sunnies!
Cllr Catherine Faulks, Lead Member for Economy, Employment and Innovation at the Council said:
“Spring is most definitely in the air and, as Covid-19 restrictions have been removed, we want to encourage our local residents and visitors to make the most of all that the borough has to offer.
Our ‘Explore Kensington and Chelsea’ site is the perfect place to go for some inspiration, the borough really is a buzzing and creative hub of art, fashion, history and food for visitors and local to enjoy. Our revamped Walking Map will also help people to get around on foot to really take in the local area, you never know, you might discover something new!”
The new Walking Map features top places to visit in the borough, including restaurants, green spaces and a movie location ‘Easter egg hunt’. Find hidden spots that have appeared in famous films and put yourself in your favourite scenes.
We’re also encouraging residents and visitors to put their best foot forward with our brand-new photo competition. We’re challenging people to take a photo at an iconic location in the borough, whether somewhere historic, a location in a movie, or a cool quirky spot, enter for your chance to win a delicious luxury Easter egg from local chocolatiers Melt Chocolates! The competition launches on Wednesday 23 March and will run until Thursday 14 April 23.59pm.
Psttt…our Walking Map has some perfect picture worthy spots! To be in with the chance of winning simply tag us your picture on social media (Twitter @RBKC or Instagram @kensingtonandchelseacouncil with #OurRBKC)
Find out more and get inspired by visiting the Explore page at: webtest.rbkc.gov.uk/explore-kensington-and-chelsea