Attractions in South Kensington
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South Kensington Attractions by category: Art Galleries (10), Museums (9), Historic Buildings (5), Sights (2), Activities for Kids (1), Other Attractions (1), Parks and Gardens (1)
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Kensington Gardens, South Kensington, London W2 | in South Kensington
Found in the middle of leafy Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park, there are two galleries that go by the name of The Serpentine, the original... More
London > Attractions > Museums
Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | in South Kensington
The Natural History Museum is sure to impress even the most jaded of children. This ornate museum is home to more than 70 million specimens... More
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Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | in South Kensington
The Science Museum in South Kensington houses one of the most comprehensive collections looking at the development of science and industry, and it is all... More
London > Attractions > Museums
Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | in South Kensington
The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) was originally founded in 1852 to inspire and educate British designers and manufacturers. Today it... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | in South Kensington
The Royal College of Art is one of London's most prestigious art colleges and the world's only wholly postgraduate university of art and design. Students... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Brompton Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | in South Kensington
Built in 1884, in the Italianate Baroque style, the Brompton Oratory is an exact imitation of the Church of the Gesu in Rome and sports... More
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Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington, London SW7 | in South Kensington
Following the closure of The Gilbert Collection at Somerset House on 27 January 2008, it re-opens in June 2009 at its new permanent home at... More
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Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington, London SW7 | in South Kensington
The V & A's Theatre and Performance galleries open in March 2009 replacing those at the Theatre Museum in Covent Garden, closed since 2007. The... More
London > Attractions > Sights
Kensington Gardens, 27 Princes Square, South Kensington, London W2 | in South Kensington
This 180ft Victorian bronze gilt statue in Kensington Gardens is a tribute to Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert, and was erected following his death through... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | in South Kensington
This gallery at the celebrated V & A is the premier exhibit of Islamic art in Britain today. Tracing Muslim art from its roots in... More
London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
Hyde Park, South Kensington, London W2 | in South Kensington
The Serpentine lake gets its name from its curved shape which snakes around to the west of Hyde park. It's fed by a pure underground... More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Duke of York Square, South Kensington, London SW3 | in South Kensington
The pedestrianised Duke of York Square, just of the fashionable King's Road at the Sloane Square end, is an oasis of traffic-free calm. Modern glass... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | in South Kensington
Spread across two floors of the Victoria and Albert Museum's Henry Cole Wing and with its own entrance on Exhibition Road the Sackler Centre is... More
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Royal College of Music Prince Consort Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | in South Kensington
The RCM Museum of Instruments was started in 1894 with a donation from Sir George Donaldson. Today it features over six hundred instruments, some of... More
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3 Jubilee Place, South Kensington, London SW3 | in South Kensington
A stroll around a decent photo gallery is a bit like taking a trip to Borough Market '€˜just to have a look'. Just as in... More
London > Attractions > Museums
20 Princes Gate, South Kensington, London SW7 | in South Kensington
Museum of Polish militaria, predominantly relating to the Polish Armed Forces during World War Two in the West. There are also some rare exhibits relating... More
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162 Walton Street, South Kensington, London SW3 | in South Kensington
The Andipa family have a long history in dealing with fine art, stretching back as far as 1593. Their Walton Street gallery is relatively more... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
178 Brompton Road, South Kensington, London SW3 | in South Kensington
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
17 Walton Street, South Kensington, London SW3 | in South Kensington
This intimate and sophisticated gallery exhibits distinctive artists from all over the world. Located in the fashionable area of Walton Street with its cluster... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
65-67 Queen\'s Gate, South Kensington, London SW7 | in South Kensington
Baden-Powell House is now a modern 180 room budget hostel welcoming both Scout and Guide members but also open to the general public. It also... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Pont Street, South Kensington, London SW1X | in South Kensington
There has been a church on the site since 1884. It was bombed in 1941, rebuilt in 1955 and is now a Grade II listed... More
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South Kensington, London SW7 | in South Kensington
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PO Box 17320, 18 Chelsea Manor Street, South Kensington, London SW3 | in South Kensington
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99 Kensington High Street, South Kensington, London W8 | in South Kensington
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Victoria & Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | in South Kensington
Care of the Victoria and Albert Museum, this specialist society promotes all aspects of wallpaper history, preservation and production. The most enticing element of... More
London > Attractions > Activities for Kids
29 South Terrace, South Kensington, South Kensington, London SW7 | in South Kensington
Database for party experts and children's entertainers.... More
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1 Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | in South Kensington
For the past two centuries this old-fashioned 'learned society' has sent explorers and adventurers all over the world. Famous names from Mungo Park to... More
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98 Walton Street, South Kensington, London SW3 | in South Kensington
20c masters.... More
London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
99 Kensington High Street, South Kensington, London W8 | in South Kensington
1.5 acre rooftop oasis with Spanish, Tudor and English themed gardens. Phone first to check admission.... More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
1 Cromwell Gardens, South Kensington, London SW7 | in South Kensington
The Aghan Khan's Ismaili Centre in South Kensington is the place where the Ismaili community gather for social, cultural and primarily religious reasons, discussions and... More
Attractions in South Kensington
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Hotels Near South Kensington What's On Today Near South Kensington  Whales: Beneath the surface Exhibitions | Until 28th February 2018 Natural History Museum 3 minutes walk from South Kensington With a gigantic blue whale skeleton replacing Dippy the Dinosaur in the Natural History Museum's Hintze Hall, the museum is ...More  Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2017 Exhibitions | Until 9th September 2018 Natural History Museum 3 minutes walk from South Kensington The annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition is a highlight of the year at the Natural History Museum, consistently ...More The Art Of British Natural History Exhibitions | Until 1st July 2018 Natural History Museum 3 minutes walk from South Kensington Over 200 original illustrations celebrating the nature on our shores. Items from the museum's collection will explore the many different ...More  Power UP Exhibitions | Until 31st October 2017 Science Museum 4 minutes walk from South Kensington This October half term the Science Museum presents gaming extravaganza Power UP. Returning for its second year, the hands-on event ...More  Illuminating India Exhibitions | Until 31st March 2018 Science Museum 4 minutes walk from South Kensington This autumn, the Science Museum celebrates India's contribution to science, technology and mathematics with its special Illuminating India season. The ...More Russian Chamber Music: Seasons & Soundscapes Concerts | On 23rd October 2017 Royal College of Music 5 minutes walk from South Kensington ...More  Plywood: Material Of The Modern World Exhibitions | Until 12th November 2017 Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum 7 minutes walk from South Kensington From hatboxes to tea chests, surfboards to aeroplanes, Plywood has been embraced by designers, architects and engineers to bend the ...More  Opera: Passion, Power and Politics Exhibitions | Until 25th February 2018 Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum 7 minutes walk from South Kensington The V&A and the Royal Opera House team up this year to present landmark exhibition Opera: Passion, Power and Politics. ...More The Artful Book: 70 Years Of The Folio Society Exhibitions | Until 28th January 2018 Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum 7 minutes walk from South Kensington The Folio Society is Britain's foremost publisher of illustrated, collectable books for adults. This display features illustrated books and bindings, ...More  Balenciaga: Shaping Fashion Exhibitions | Until 18th February 2018 Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum 7 minutes walk from South Kensington He shunned publicity, was rarely seen and gave only one full interview in his life yet Christian Dior called him ...More New on LondonTown Blisters: The Paperback Edition Exhibitions | On 27th October Blisters: The Paperback Edition will be the sixth edition of Print Club London's Blisters show, returning after three years away. Taking place at MC Motors, the end of ...More  The Magic Roundabout Dining After a successful summer season, the Magic Roundabout is back is back for winter....More  Smoking Goat Dining Opened in 2014, Soho dive bar and dining room Smoking Goat is a popular side ...More  Smoking Goat Shoreditch Dining Ben Chapman, Brian Hannon and head chef Ali Borer open a second Smoking Goat, in ...More The Watch House Dining A former spice factory near Tower Bridge has become a cool coffee shop, offering signature cocktails at night....More The Watch House Dining Once a shelter for men guarding St Mary Magdalane Church graveyard at night, now a cosy Bermondsey Street coffee shop....More  The Watch House Dining Chancery Lane coffee shop The Watch House becomes, from 5pm each evening, a cosy wine ...More Claw Carnaby Dining Claw Carnaby is the first bricks and mortar site for the seafood specialist....More  The Good Egg Dining Chefs Joel Braham, Alex Coppard and Oded Mizrachi repeat the success of their much-loved Stoke ...More  Bombay Bustle Dining The team behind Jamavar honour the men who use Mumbai's local railway to deliver home ...More Autumn 2016 in London Article No excuse to hide and hibernate with London's impressive calendar of events over the coming months. With frightful Halloween happenings and banging Bonfire Night celebrations, excellent exhibitions and fabulous foodie pop-ups, there's a whole host ...More  Halloween Horror Movie Ball Clubbing and Nightlife | On 28th October The Grand, Clapham pays homage to the finest ...More Awful Auntie Theatre | From 2nd November The Birmingham Stage Company, who recently completed a record-breaking tour of David Walliams' Gangsta Granny, now turn their attention to Walliams' Awful Auntie. Awfully thrilling fun for everyone over five, the stage show tells the ...More Stylist Live Exhibitions | From 10th November Presented by Stylist Magazine, Stylist Live is back for its third year in 2017 and it has doubled in size since launching in 2015. Taking place at Olympia London, the event expects to welcome 21,000 ...More  Gilbert & George: The Beard Pictures And Their Fuckosophy Exhibitions | From 22nd November White Cube Bermondsey marks the 50th anniversary of ...More Miss Julie Theatre | From 14th November Howard Brenton's adaptation of August Strindberg's Miss Julie gets its London premiere this November at the Jermyn Street Theatre. Directed by Tom Littler, it will be the first West End staging of the play since ...More  Rose Wylie Exhibitions | From 30th November A new exhibition at the Serpentine presents the work of British artist Rose Wylie, showcasing ...More Vegan Nights Foodie Events | On 23rd November After the roaring success of the original Vegan Nights market - the queue stretched all the way down Brick Lane - it's coming back this November. Hosted by the Truman Markets and King Cook of ...More MTV Europe Music Awards Concerts | On 12th November In 2017, the MTV European Music Awards (EMAs) are to be held in London for the first time in 21 years. Coming to Wembley's SSE Arena in November, the awards will be hosted by Rita ...More  Oktoberfest in London Article Oktoberfest comes to London this autumn with themed parties popping up all over the ...More  Affordable Afternoon Tea in London Article A much-loved tradition for locals and visitors alike, ...More  December in London 2017 Article Multi Tony Award-winning musical Hamilton comes to Victoria, Robert Lindsay reprises his role as ...More 
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