Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
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1 Hester Road, Battersea, London SW11 4AN
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The £21 million Dyson Building makes up the largest part of the purpose-built Battersea campus of the prestigious Royal College of Art. Located at 1 Hester Road, the generously proportioned 4,750 square metre building houses a state-of-the art lecture theatre and the RCA's printmaking and photography studios. There are regular student work-in-progress exhibitions and visiting exhibitions open to the public at the large gallery which fronts onto Battersea Bridge Road. The Royal College of Art has an invaluable collection of over 1,000 works by staff and graduating students including Peter Blake and David Hockney, representing significant developments in British Painting from the middle years of last century to the present.
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The Bentley Hotel London
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
27 - 33 Harrington Gardens, SW7 | 21 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
As its name suggests, The Bentley hotel is a rather sleek model. Appropriately located in upmarket Kensington and Chelsea all of the 64 rooms in this ... More
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27 - 33 Harrington Gardens, SW7 | 21 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
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Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
97 Cromwell Road, SW7 | 23 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
The location, two minutes' walk from Gloucester Road tube station, is the major draw of this modern, high-rise hotel. The Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Palace, Natural ... More
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97 Cromwell Road, SW7 | 23 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
The location, two minutes' walk from Gloucester Road tube station, is the major draw of this modern, high-rise hotel. The Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Palace, Natural ... More
Dolphin House Serviced Apartments
London > Apartment > Apartment
Dolphin Square, SW1V | 28 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
Dolphin House is a wonderfully quiet spot.The tranquillity is all the more surprising given its close proximity to Victoria, making it convenient for Westminster and Tate ... More
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Dolphin Square, SW1V | 28 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
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The London Film School
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
24 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, WC2H | 3 miles from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
The London Film School is the oldest-established international school of film technique in the world. The school has contributed significantly to ... More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
24 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, WC2H | 3 miles from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
The London Film School is the oldest-established international school of film technique in the world. The school has contributed significantly to ... More
Saw Swee Hock Student Centre
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
1 Sheffield Street, Holborn, London WC2A | 3.2 miles from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
The award-winning Saw Swee Hock Student Centre, designed by Irish architects O'Donnell + Tuomey and awarded the RIBA London Building of the Year Award in 2014, ... More
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1 Sheffield Street, Holborn, London WC2A | 3.2 miles from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
The award-winning Saw Swee Hock Student Centre, designed by Irish architects O'Donnell + Tuomey and awarded the RIBA London Building of the Year Award in 2014, ... More
School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1H | 3.4 miles from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) is among the best schools for the studies of foreign cultures and languages in the world. In fact, ... More
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Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1H | 3.4 miles from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
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Dana Centre
London > Education > Evening Classes
165 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, South Kensington, London SW7 | 24 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
There are plenty of initiatives trying to get kids involved in science, but the Dana Centre, an extension of the Science Museum, is the first one ... More
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165 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, South Kensington, London SW7 | 24 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
There are plenty of initiatives trying to get kids involved in science, but the Dana Centre, an extension of the Science Museum, is the first one ... More
The London School of Painting and Drawing
London > Education > Evening Classes
23 Kensington Square, Kensington, London W8 | 32 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
Evening and weekend classes in life drawing and painting, taught by tutors from the Slade School of Fine Art and the Royal Society of British Sculptors. ... More
London > Education > Evening Classes
23 Kensington Square, Kensington, London W8 | 32 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
Evening and weekend classes in life drawing and painting, taught by tutors from the Slade School of Fine Art and the Royal Society of British Sculptors. ... More
The LookOut, Hyde Park
London > Education > Other Attractions
Hyde Park, Hyde Park, London W2 | 36 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
Hidden in a copse of trees in Hyde Park, The LookOut is a tranquil haven in the heart of London. Home to the Isis Education Centre, ... More
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Hyde Park, Hyde Park, London W2 | 36 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
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Le QuecumBar
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42-44 Battersea High Street, SW11 | 10 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
Hot Club Gypsy Swing is a bizarrely niche musical genre for a wine bar in Battersea. Live acts vary depending on which night of the week ... More
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42-44 Battersea High Street, SW11 | 10 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
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606 Club
London > Entertainment > Jazz Clubs
90 Lots Road, SW10 | 11 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
Lots Road may be associated with auctions and designer showrooms, but it is also home to the 606 Club. This club will appeal to people looking ... More
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90 Lots Road, SW10 | 11 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
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Chickenshed Kensington and Chelsea
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Kings Road, Chelsea, London SW10 | 11 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
Chickenshed theatre company has been working to make theatre inclusive for over 30 years and in 2011 they launched a new theatre programme in Kensington and ... More
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Kings Road, Chelsea, London SW10 | 11 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
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National Trust: Carlyle's House
London > Attractions > Museums
24 Cheyne Row, Chelsea, Chelsea, London SW3 | 5 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
A Queen Anne Town House occupied by historian and 'Sage of Chelsea' Thomas Carlyle and his wife Jane from 1834-1881. A man of letters, Thomas Carlyle ... More
London > Attractions > Museums
24 Cheyne Row, Chelsea, Chelsea, London SW3 | 5 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
A Queen Anne Town House occupied by historian and 'Sage of Chelsea' Thomas Carlyle and his wife Jane from 1834-1881. A man of letters, Thomas Carlyle ... More
Battersea Park Children's Zoo
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
Battersea Park, SW11 | 6 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
Battersea Park Children's Zoo is home to a host of glorious creatures. There are farmyard animals, lemurs, otters and monkeys, as well as peacocks which roam ... More
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Battersea Park, SW11 | 6 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
Battersea Park Children's Zoo is home to a host of glorious creatures. There are farmyard animals, lemurs, otters and monkeys, as well as peacocks which roam ... More
Pump House Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Battersea Park, SW11 | 6 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
Built in 1861, the Pump House Gallery was originally a Victorian water tower supplying water to the lakes and cascades in Battersea Park. Following renovation, the ... More
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Battersea Park, SW11 | 6 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
Built in 1861, the Pump House Gallery was originally a Victorian water tower supplying water to the lakes and cascades in Battersea Park. Following renovation, the ... More
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The Butcher and Grill
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
39-41 Parkgate Road, SW11 | 2 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
A butcher, deli, restaurant and bar in one, this eaterie just two minutes from Battersea Park is a great spot for some weekend lounging. Because this ... More
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39-41 Parkgate Road, SW11 | 2 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
A butcher, deli, restaurant and bar in one, this eaterie just two minutes from Battersea Park is a great spot for some weekend lounging. Because this ... More
The Doodle Bar
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
33 Parkgate Road, SW11 | 2 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
Located off Battersea's beaten track, within the ex-dairy warehouse Testbed1, the Doodle Bar is a venue ideal for the creative types. Found through a dark alley ... More
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33 Parkgate Road, SW11 | 2 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
Located off Battersea's beaten track, within the ex-dairy warehouse Testbed1, the Doodle Bar is a venue ideal for the creative types. Found through a dark alley ... More
The Oak SW11
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39 Parkgate Road, SW11 | 2 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
The fourth site from Out of The Woods Restaurant Group, which also owns The Oak W2 in Notting Hill, The Bird in Hand ... More
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39 Parkgate Road, SW11 | 2 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
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Go Ape - Battersea
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Battersea Park, SW11 | 6 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
Release your inner gorilla at Go Ape and climb among the tallest tree tops in Battersea Park. This particular ... More
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Battersea Park, SW11 | 6 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
Release your inner gorilla at Go Ape and climb among the tallest tree tops in Battersea Park. This particular ... More
Chelsea Physic Garden
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
66 Royal Hospital Garden, Chelsea, London SW3 | 7 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
The largest fruiting olive tree in Britain and the world's northern-most outdoor grapefruit tree call the historic Chelsea Physic Gardens home. Hidden behind towering brick walls, ... More
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66 Royal Hospital Garden, Chelsea, London SW3 | 7 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
The largest fruiting olive tree in Britain and the world's northern-most outdoor grapefruit tree call the historic Chelsea Physic Gardens home. Hidden behind towering brick walls, ... More
Triyoga Chelsea
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372 Kings Road, SW3 | 9 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
The spacious and light-filled centre Triyoga Chelsea is located on the King's Road offering an idyllic sanctuary in which you can relax and unwind ... More
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372 Kings Road, SW3 | 9 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
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The Doodle Bar
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
33 Parkgate Road, SW11 | 2 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
Located off Battersea's beaten track, within the ex-dairy warehouse Testbed1, the Doodle Bar is a venue ideal for the creative types. Found through a dark alley ... More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
33 Parkgate Road, SW11 | 2 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
Located off Battersea's beaten track, within the ex-dairy warehouse Testbed1, the Doodle Bar is a venue ideal for the creative types. Found through a dark alley ... More
The Prince Albert
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
85, Albert Bridge Rd, Battersea, Battersea, London SW11 | 2 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
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85, Albert Bridge Rd, Battersea, Battersea, London SW11 | 2 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
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The Westbridge Public House and Dining Rooms
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
74 - 76 Battersea Bridge Road, SW11 | 3 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
A lovely traditional pub with an aim to create a place which has the informality and warmth of a pub but the food, drink and service ... More
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74 - 76 Battersea Bridge Road, SW11 | 3 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
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Dusk
London > Nightlife > Bars
339 Battersea Park Road, SW11 | 13 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
Swish, Battersea "style bar" with Oriental decadence and award-winning cocktails. Escape the clamour of West End clubs with this out-of-town, style bar alternative. High standards, a ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
339 Battersea Park Road, SW11 | 13 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
Swish, Battersea "style bar" with Oriental decadence and award-winning cocktails. Escape the clamour of West End clubs with this out-of-town, style bar alternative. High standards, a ... More
Lost Society Battersea
London > Nightlife > Bars
339 Battersea Park Road, SW11 | 13 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
Late night South London hotspot Lost Society has moved to Battersea and the makeover has ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
339 Battersea Park Road, SW11 | 13 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
Late night South London hotspot Lost Society has moved to Battersea and the makeover has ... More
Beaver Lodge
London > Nightlife > Bars
266 Fulham Road, SW10 | 14 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
From the people who brought you Barts, Maggie's and Bunga Bunga, Beaver Lodge is a mountain cabin and dance ... More
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266 Fulham Road, SW10 | 14 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
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Chelsea Physic Garden
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66 Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, Chelsea, London SW3 | 7 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
The largest fruiting olive tree in Britain and the world's northern-most outdoor grapefruit tree call the historic Chelsea Physic Gardens home. Hidden behind towering brick walls, ... More
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66 Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, Chelsea, London SW3 | 7 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
The largest fruiting olive tree in Britain and the world's northern-most outdoor grapefruit tree call the historic Chelsea Physic Gardens home. Hidden behind towering brick walls, ... More
National Army Museum
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Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, Chelsea, London SW3 | 10 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
With ten, widely different and uniquely versatile rooms, the National Army Museum can help you hold your event, your way. Plan your party in Victorian splendour, ... More
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Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, Chelsea, London SW3 | 10 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
With ten, widely different and uniquely versatile rooms, the National Army Museum can help you hold your event, your way. Plan your party in Victorian splendour, ... More
Royal Hospital Chelsea
London > Business > Venue Hire
Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London SW3 | 12 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
Built by Sir Christopher Wren 1682-1692, the Grade I-listed Royal Hospital Chelsea was intended by King Charles II to be a home for soldiers who were ... More
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Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London SW3 | 12 minutes from Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
Built by Sir Christopher Wren 1682-1692, the Grade I-listed Royal Hospital Chelsea was intended by King Charles II to be a home for soldiers who were ... More
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