Guidebook for Kensington
Shopping
the world’s largest antiques market with over 1,000 dealers selling every kind of antique and collectible. Visitors flock from all over the world to discover one of London’s best loved landmarks.
860 locals recommend
Portobello Market
73a Lewisham High Stthe world’s largest antiques market with over 1,000 dealers selling every kind of antique and collectible. Visitors flock from all over the world to discover one of London’s best loved landmarks.
Held each August Bank Holiday since 1966, the Carnival is the largest festival celebration of its kind in Europe. Every year the streets of West London come alive, with the sounds and smells of Europe
Notting Hill Carnival
Held each August Bank Holiday since 1966, the Carnival is the largest festival celebration of its kind in Europe. Every year the streets of West London come alive, with the sounds and smells of Europe
Shop the world's most famous department store with access to the latest men's and women's fashion, accessories, gifts and food.
1522 locals recommend
Harrods
87-135 Brompton RdShop the world's most famous department store with access to the latest men's and women's fashion, accessories, gifts and food.
Voted the best department store in the world, Selfridges has all the latest designer collections, must-have toys & gifts for all the family.
554 locals recommend
Selfridges
400 Oxford StVoted the best department store in the world, Selfridges has all the latest designer collections, must-have toys & gifts for all the family.
Westfield London
1081 Ariel Wayindoors
Oxford Street
Oxford StreetRegent Street
Regent StreetCamden Market
54-56 Camden Lock Pl
Old Spitalfields Market
16 Commercial StFood Scene
Osteria Basilico
29 Kensington Park RdMy favorite Italian Resturant - home made food
Electric Diner
191 Portobello RdGood British Food
Phone (Box Office) Tel: 020 7908 9696- In February 2011 the Electric Cinema turned 100 years old. The interior of the Electric reflects the cinema's long history. Sixty-five leather armchairs
272 locals recommend
Electric Diner
191 Portobello RdPhone (Box Office) Tel: 020 7908 9696- In February 2011 the Electric Cinema turned 100 years old. The interior of the Electric reflects the cinema's long history. Sixty-five leather armchairs
The Ledbury opened in 2005, with Brett Graham as Head Chef ,supported by a young and energetic team including Sous Chef Greg Austin, and Restaurant Manager Darren McHugh .
288 locals recommend
The Ledbury
127 Ledbury RdThe Ledbury opened in 2005, with Brett Graham as Head Chef ,supported by a young and energetic team including Sous Chef Greg Austin, and Restaurant Manager Darren McHugh .
Don’t arrive too late at the weekend if you want one of Lisboa’s famous pastel de nata – they often sell out by 2pm. It’s a humble setting, with plenty of banter from staff.
94 locals recommend
Lisboa Patisserie
57 Golborne RdDon’t arrive too late at the weekend if you want one of Lisboa’s famous pastel de nata – they often sell out by 2pm. It’s a humble setting, with plenty of banter from staff.
The world is put to rights at Oporto, where the pavement tables ring to the sound of animated conversations in Portuguese, and staff are genuinely welcoming and friendly.
16 locals recommend
Café O'Porto
62A Golborne RdThe world is put to rights at Oporto, where the pavement tables ring to the sound of animated conversations in Portuguese, and staff are genuinely welcoming and friendly.
culinary experience colored with Nordic roots and childhood memories. A meal where ingredients are carefully selected from Scandinavian pantry.
35 locals recommend
Lisa's
305 Portobello Rdculinary experience colored with Nordic roots and childhood memories. A meal where ingredients are carefully selected from Scandinavian pantry.
Mike's Cafe
12 Blenheim CresGreat cheap food. Good fry up and many other dishes.
Entertainment & Activities
Booking Line - Tel 0207 727 6705
Very cheap tickets on Tuesday Eve
46 locals recommend
The Coronet Theatre
103 Notting Hill GateBooking Line - Tel 0207 727 6705
Very cheap tickets on Tuesday Eve
Virgin sports Centre can be used on a guest only basis. Some of my guests have been offered a free-day-trial pass.
20 locals recommend
Virgin Active Notting Hill
119-131 Lancaster RdVirgin sports Centre can be used on a guest only basis. Some of my guests have been offered a free-day-trial pass.
Westway Sports & Fitness Centre
1 Crowthorne RdEnquire within
Electric Cinema
191 Portobello RdArts & Culture
This refurbished Victorian church has been converted into a multi-functional venue for arts and exhibitions. Facilities include a dance studio, theatre-style performance space.
47 locals recommend
The Tabernacle
34-35 Powis SquareThis refurbished Victorian church has been converted into a multi-functional venue for arts and exhibitions. Facilities include a dance studio, theatre-style performance space.
With an average audience capacity of 70, the Gate has been presenting first class fringe theatre for over 30 years and continues to do so, making it famous for being one of London's best.
20 locals recommend
Gate Theatre
26 Pembridge RdWith an average audience capacity of 70, the Gate has been presenting first class fringe theatre for over 30 years and continues to do so, making it famous for being one of London's best.
Saved from being an obsolete eyesore, this impressive theatre is now a vibrant venue for art and photography exhibitions, private receptions, product and book launches, fashion shows.
20th Century Theatre
291 Westbourne GroveSaved from being an obsolete eyesore, this impressive theatre is now a vibrant venue for art and photography exhibitions, private receptions, product and book launches, fashion shows.
turns the tables by bringing street art inside. Exhibiting works by the elusive graffiti artist Banksy, the gallery has made a name for itself as a cutting edge of cozy space.
Bankrobber
turns the tables by bringing street art inside. Exhibiting works by the elusive graffiti artist Banksy, the gallery has made a name for itself as a cutting edge of cozy space.
The OHP Inspire Project aims to inspire and encourage all members of the community to experience, discover and actively participate in opera and classical music.
26 locals recommend
Opera Holland Park
Ilchester PlaceThe OHP Inspire Project aims to inspire and encourage all members of the community to experience, discover and actively participate in opera and classical music.
Street Performance & Cultural Events, to a full on operatic experience, Opera & Ballet, Theatre & Museums, Galleries. Bars Pubs & Clubs.
955 locals recommend
Covent Garden
41 James StStreet Performance & Cultural Events, to a full on operatic experience, Opera & Ballet, Theatre & Museums, Galleries. Bars Pubs & Clubs.
London art gallery housing the UK's collection of modern and contemporary art from 1900 to the present day and hosting special exhibitions and events.
2008 locals recommend
Tate Modern
BanksideLondon art gallery housing the UK's collection of modern and contemporary art from 1900 to the present day and hosting special exhibitions and events.
The national museum of natural history. Major research and teaching collections cover botany, entomology, mineralogy, palaeontology and zoology.
1954 locals recommend
Natural History Museum
Cromwell RoadThe national museum of natural history. Major research and teaching collections cover botany, entomology, mineralogy, palaeontology and zoology.
Newport Street Gallery
9 Newport StDamian Hurt
Royal Opera House
Bow StreetPalace Theatre
113 Shaftesbury AveThe National Gallery
Trafalgar SquareShakespeare's Globe Theatre
21 New Globe WalkBarbican
The Royal Court Theatre
50-51 Sloane SquareThe Old Vic
103 The CutYoung Vic
66 The CutRoyal Shakespeare Company
Battersea Arts Centre
Lavender HillBloomsbury Theatre and Studio
15 Gordon StAlmeida Theatre
Almeida StreetTricycle Theatre
Royal Opera House
Bow StreetEnglish National Opera
Saint Martin's LaneSadlers Wells Theatre (Stop UB) station
South Bank
Tate Britain
MillbankTate Modern
BanksideNational Portrait Gallery
Saint Martin's Place
White Cube Bermondsey
Bermondsey StreetSaatchi Gallery
King's Rd
Institute of Contemporary Arts
The Mall
British Museum
Great Russell StreetRoyal Academy of Arts
Piccadilly
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell RoadScience Museum
Exhibition RoadImperial War Museums
Lambeth Road
National Maritime Museum
Romney Road
Dulwich Picture Gallery
Gallery RoadLincoln's Inn Fields
Lincoln's Inn FieldsSomerset House
StrandThe SSE Arena, Wembley
Engineers WayShepherd's Bush Empire
211 Shepherd's Bush GrnKensington Palace
Kensington GardensParks & Nature
http://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/kensington-gardens/visiting-kensington-gardens. Kensington Palace,
Diana Memorial, The Arch by Henry Moore, The Peter Pan Statue, Serpentine Gal
The Albert Memorial,
263 locals recommend
Kensington Palace Gardens
Kensington Palace Gardenshttp://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/kensington-gardens/visiting-kensington-gardens. Kensington Palace,
Diana Memorial, The Arch by Henry Moore, The Peter Pan Statue, Serpentine Gal
The Albert Memorial,
Every year millions of Londoners and tourists visit Hyde Park, one of the capital's eight Royal Parks.
Hyde Park covers 350 acres and is home to a number of famous landmarks including the Serpentine
3079 locals recommend
Hyde Park
Every year millions of Londoners and tourists visit Hyde Park, one of the capital's eight Royal Parks.
Hyde Park covers 350 acres and is home to a number of famous landmarks including the Serpentine
The Royal Borough’s largest park with 22.5 hectares of gardens, children’s play facilities, sports areas, a cafeteria and large areas of woodland abundant with wildlife.
839 locals recommend
Holland Park
Ilchester PlaceThe Royal Borough’s largest park with 22.5 hectares of gardens, children’s play facilities, sports areas, a cafeteria and large areas of woodland abundant with wildlife.
The Regent's Park
Richmond Park
St. James's Park
Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford RoadGreenwich Park
Hampstead Heath
Battersea Park
Battersea Park RoadKensington Gardens
Bushy Park
Hampton Court RoadCrystal Palace Park
Royal Botanic Gardens Car Park
Little Venice
6 Warwick Ave
ZSL London Zoo
Outer CircleSightseeing
Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of Britain's sovereigns since 1837 and today is the administrative headquarters of the Monarch.
1912 locals recommend
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of Britain's sovereigns since 1837 and today is the administrative headquarters of the Monarch.
Covent Garden
41 James StSouth Bank
London Eye
Big Ben
Tower of London
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadSt. Paul's Cathedral
Essentials
118 Ladbroke Grove
118 Ladbroke GroveEnquire within
tel 0207727 9836