Food Scene
Kitchen W8 prides itself on being the most affordable Michelin-starred restaurant in the city. In 2011 they were awarded with their Michelin star and have been able to retain it, as well as their prices, every year since. The menu consists of a combination of modern English cuisine with a ‘French soul’.
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Kitchen W8
11-13 Abingdon Rd Kitchen W8 prides itself on being the most affordable Michelin-starred restaurant in the city. In 2011 they were awarded with their Michelin star and have been able to retain it, as well as their prices, every year since. The menu consists of a combination of modern English cuisine with a ‘French soul’.
Côte Bistro
17-21 Tavistock StTruly one of the most impressive establishments in the area, Kensington’s Roof Garden is one of London’s most extraordinary landmarks. Set 100ft above London, the company comprises of three gardens spanning 1.5 acres, a private members club, and Babylon Restaurant.
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Kensington Roof Gardens
Truly one of the most impressive establishments in the area, Kensington’s Roof Garden is one of London’s most extraordinary landmarks. Set 100ft above London, the company comprises of three gardens spanning 1.5 acres, a private members club, and Babylon Restaurant.
For real luxury, two Michelin-starred restaurant The Ledbury really delivers.
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The Ledbury
127 Ledbury RdFor real luxury, two Michelin-starred restaurant The Ledbury really delivers.
Olive’s Restaurant and Bar is a little taste of Italy in the heart of London.
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Olives Restaurant
140 Gloucester RdOlive’s Restaurant and Bar is a little taste of Italy in the heart of London.
Drinks & Nightlife
For the most relaxed yet sophisticated evening in South London, take a trip to this dark, atmospheric piano bar on Kensington High Street. There is a different pianist playing almost every evening, and combined with the excellent range of whiskies on offer, you will sink into their pristine leather armchairs with a warm grin on your face. There is also a fine restaurant available to balance out the strong drinks.
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Piano Kensington
2-24 Kensington High StFor the most relaxed yet sophisticated evening in South London, take a trip to this dark, atmospheric piano bar on Kensington High Street. There is a different pianist playing almost every evening, and combined with the excellent range of whiskies on offer, you will sink into their pristine leather armchairs with a warm grin on your face. There is also a fine restaurant available to balance out the strong drinks.
Eclipse is a small, dark bar on a corner of Gloucester Road that has a small patch of artificial grass outside to embrace the occasional London sunshine.
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Eclipse
158 Old Brompton RdEclipse is a small, dark bar on a corner of Gloucester Road that has a small patch of artificial grass outside to embrace the occasional London sunshine.
Parks & Nature
Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain
Whether you fancy a spot of rollerblading, a swim in the Lido, taking photographs of the Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain, boating on the Serpentine Lake or watching the energetic public speakers at Speakers Corner, you will find it all here in Hyde Park. This 250 acre park is actually the largest Royal Park in London!
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Princess Diana Memorial Fountain
West Carriage DriveDiana Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain
Whether you fancy a spot of rollerblading, a swim in the Lido, taking photographs of the Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain, boating on the Serpentine Lake or watching the energetic public speakers at Speakers Corner, you will find it all here in Hyde Park. This 250 acre park is actually the largest Royal Park in London!
This is Kensington Gardens (which used to be the private gardens of Kensington Palace) where you can start the Diana memorial Walk that takes you on a fabulous 7 mile journey through some of London’s beautiful green spaces including Hyde Park, Green Park and St James’s Park.
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Kensington Gardens
This is Kensington Gardens (which used to be the private gardens of Kensington Palace) where you can start the Diana memorial Walk that takes you on a fabulous 7 mile journey through some of London’s beautiful green spaces including Hyde Park, Green Park and St James’s Park.
Sightseeing
If you want to immerse yourself in Royal history a visit to Kensington Palace is a must. Explore this magnificent Royal palace (which was the birthplace of Queen Victoria and home to Princess Diana) and you can take a tour of the State Apartments and view the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection dating from the 18th century, including dazzling dresses worn by the Queen and Princess Diana.
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Kensington-Palast
Kensington GardensIf you want to immerse yourself in Royal history a visit to Kensington Palace is a must. Explore this magnificent Royal palace (which was the birthplace of Queen Victoria and home to Princess Diana) and you can take a tour of the State Apartments and view the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection dating from the 18th century, including dazzling dresses worn by the Queen and Princess Diana.
Come here and you’ll be standing outside one of the UK’s most recognized buildings in the world – the Royal Albert Hall. Originally built as a memorial to Queen Victoria’s husband, this huge oval building is a leading entertainment venue.
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Royal Albert Hall
Imperial College RoadCome here and you’ll be standing outside one of the UK’s most recognized buildings in the world – the Royal Albert Hall. Originally built as a memorial to Queen Victoria’s husband, this huge oval building is a leading entertainment venue.
Here is the amazing Natural History Museum! This breathtaking Victorian building designed by Alfred Waterhouse is a delight in itself! Head inside and you can see its famous Dinosaur Gallery with an animatronic Tyrannosaurus rex, the Creepy Crawlie Gallery that’s a favourite amongst children and the Vault where you can discover precious metals gems and crystals.
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Museo di Storia Naturale
Cromwell RoadHere is the amazing Natural History Museum! This breathtaking Victorian building designed by Alfred Waterhouse is a delight in itself! Head inside and you can see its famous Dinosaur Gallery with an animatronic Tyrannosaurus rex, the Creepy Crawlie Gallery that’s a favourite amongst children and the Vault where you can discover precious metals gems and crystals.
Shopping
Holland Park Avenue and Portland Road
Delectable delis and vintage clothing boutiques await you on Holland Park Avenue and Portland Road, so come here and shop where the Holland Park locals do!
Holland Park Avenue
Holland Park AvenueHolland Park Avenue and Portland Road
Delectable delis and vintage clothing boutiques await you on Holland Park Avenue and Portland Road, so come here and shop where the Holland Park locals do!
As Kensington High Street is one of the most popular shopping streets in London you can shop till you drop in the typically upmarket high street stores. A shopping trip here wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Whole Foods Market London in the beautiful Barkers building where you will be wowed by the huge choice of natural and organic food products.
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Kensington High Street
Kensington High StreetAs Kensington High Street is one of the most popular shopping streets in London you can shop till you drop in the typically upmarket high street stores. A shopping trip here wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Whole Foods Market London in the beautiful Barkers building where you will be wowed by the huge choice of natural and organic food products.
Arts & Culture
The Victoria and Albert Museum may be 150 years old but it’ll still amaze you! You can explore 3000 years of culture here in the world’s greatest museum of art and design.
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Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell RoadThe Victoria and Albert Museum may be 150 years old but it’ll still amaze you! You can explore 3000 years of culture here in the world’s greatest museum of art and design.