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)
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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
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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
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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
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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  Sensational Butterflies Kids Events | Until 17th September 2017 Natural History Museum 3 minutes walk from South Kensington From chomping caterpillars to beautiful butterflies, the Natural History Museum comes alive at summer with the arrival of the tropical ...More  Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2016 Exhibitions | Until 10th September 2017 Natural History Museum 3 minutes walk from South Kensington Swarming mayflies, ethereal killer whales and curious foxes are among the creatures captured on camera at this year's Wildlife Photographer ...More  Robots Kids Events | Until 3rd September 2017 Science Museum 4 minutes walk from South Kensington Showcasing the evolution of modern robotics from a 1582 iron manikin to one of the first walking two-legged robots, the ...More  The Pink Floyd Exhibition: Their Mortal Remains Exhibitions | Until 1st October 2017 Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum 7 minutes walk from South Kensington They've given us The Dark Side of the Moon, pigs flying over Battersea Power Station and giant inflatable teachers. Now, ...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  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  The BBC Proms 2017 Concerts | Until 9th September 2017 Royal Albert Hall 7 minutes walk from South Kensington Held yearly at the Royal Albert Hall, the Proms is arguably the most popular season of classical music the world ...More Prom 45: Mahler - Resurrection Symphony Concerts | On 18th August 2017 Royal Albert Hall 7 minutes walk from South Kensington Sakari Oramo conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Choir, with the Bach Choir, to perform Mahler's Symphony No 2 In ...More  Serpentine Pavilion 2017: Designed by Francis Kere Exhibitions | Until 8th October 2017 Serpentine Gallery 12 minutes walk from South Kensington The award-winning architect Diebedo Francis Kere brings his characteristic sense of light and life to the lawns of Kensington Gardens ...More New on LondonTown  RA Summer Lates: The Other Paradise Exhibitions | On 19th August The Royal Academy's next late-night event turns the ...More Hassan Hajjaj: La Caravane Exhibitions | From 5th October This October, Somerset House hosts a homecoming exhibition on British-Moroccan artist Hassan Hajjaj. The exhibition will showcase his vibrant fusion of contemporary cultures, which he has picked up ...More  Red Star Over Russia: A Revolution in Visual Culture 1905-55 Exhibitions | From 8th November Tate Modern looks at the dramatic history of ...More Modigliani Exhibitions | From 23rd November This November, Tate Modern takes a journey through Amedeo Modigliani's career with a major new retrospective. Responsible for some of the most memorable art of the 20th century, Modigliani continuously evolved his career, developing his ...More Lake Keitele: A Vision of Finland Exhibitions | From 15th November The National Gallery unites all four versions of Akseli Gallen-Kallela's Lake Keitele in its new exhibition, Lake Keitele: A Vision of Finland. Upon visiting Finland Gallen-Kallela fell in ...More  Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell Afternoon Tea Dining Both the Marylebone and Clerkenwell Zetter Townhouses serve ...More  Zetter Townhouse Marylebone Afternoon Tea Dining Both the Marylebone and Clerkenwell Zetter Townhouses serve ...More  Affordable Afternoon Tea in London Article A much-loved tradition for locals and visitors alike, ...More  Southam Street Dining Luca Longobardi and chef Chris Denney, the pair behind 108 Garage, bring flavours from around ...More  108 Garage Dining 108 Garage has proven to be a big hit, with Fay Maschler giving the Notting ...More  Science Afternoon Tea at The Ampersand Hotel Dining Inspired by its neighbour, The Science Museum, The ...More  Royal Lancaster London Hotels In September 2017 the 18-storey Royal Lancaster London - one of the best-known landmarks on ...More  Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea Dining Swanky hotel One Aldwych takes inspiration from Roald ...More  Wait Until Dark Theatre | From 4th September An edge-of-your-seat thriller from the hand of Frederick Knott, best known for writing Dial M ...More Fever Pitch: The Opera Concerts | From 22nd September The first musical version of Nick Hornby's book Fever Pitch, which famously follows the ups and downs of life supporting Arsenal Football Club, is staged at the Union Chapel, in the heart of north London ...More  Joe Moran / Dance Art Foundation: On The Habit Of Being Oneself Dance | From 28th September Sadler's Wells: Lilian Baylis Theatre See the world premiere of an experimental work ...More BooManchu: The Wellness Festival Weekend Sporting Events | From 23rd September Boutique cycling legends Boom Cycle have teamed up with cocktail bar Fu Manchu to present the BooManchu Wellness Festival Weekend. Running for one weekend, it invites guests to ...More  Chiswick Book Festival Exhibitions | From 14th September St Michael & All Angels Chiswick A long weekend of literary discussions with the likes of Jeremy Vine, Clare Balding and ...More  Best Things to do in London for an Adventure Article Kidult thrill seekers looking for an adrenaline ...More  Luxury Hotels in London Feature From historical grandeur to cutting edge contemporary, London is home to some of the ...More  Best Activities for Children in London Article Children bouncing off the ceiling? Little ones got ...More  Best Beaches in London Article There's no need to leave town when you're in search of sand, feel the ...More 
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