What's Kensington like?
Visitors really like Kensington, especially its museums, cafes and picturesque gardens. Take time to enjoy the neighbourhood's art scene. Take in some culture at a top spot such as Royal Albert Hall. Other popular sights worth a visit include Kensington High Street.
How to get to Kensington
Flying to:
- London (LCY-London City), 10.5 mi (16.8 km) from Kensington
- Heathrow Airport (LHR), 11.2 mi (18.1 km) from Kensington
- Gatwick Airport (LGW), 23.9 mi (38.4 km) from Kensington
Getting to Kensington on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- High Street Kensington Station
- Notting Hill Gate Underground Station
- Gloucester Road Underground Station
Things to see and do in and around Kensington
What to see in Kensington
- Kensington High Street
- Royal Albert Hall
- Kensington Roof Gardens
- Kensington Palace
- Imperial College London
Things to do in Kensington
- Design Museum
- Cromwell Road
- Natural History Museum
- Science Museum
- Victoria and Albert Museum
Other popular Kensington attractions
- Kensington Church Street
- Leighton House Museum
- Notting Hill Coronet
- Albert Memorial
- Grosvenor Casino Gloucester Road