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| The streets of Kensington may not be paved with gold but, in terms of real estate, they might as well be. The most desirable area, where you’ll find many a multi-million pound residence, is between Kensington High Street, up and over to Notting Hill Gate. The Royal Borough (given ‘Royal’ status in 1901) has been home to the monarchy since 1689. Their well tended gardens at Kensington Palace are open to the public, as are those of Holland Park. When it comes to shopping, Kensington High Street has every high street brand you can think of with the landmark Barkers building reminding us of the street’s history in retail supremacy. With popular parks, museums and shops in easy reach and a crowd of competing hotels nearby, Kensington is brilliant for tourists wanting to be that little way out of the centre. There’s also a history of putting on fairs and exhibitions: the Olympia’s pretty glass covered main hall was originally called the National Agricultural Hall. Opening its doors on Boxing Day 1886, the Paris Hippodrome Circus started a tradition in entertainment on the grounds with around 400 performers, 300 horses and six elephants. |
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Further articles featuring Kensington on LondonTown.com
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Christmas in London 2009: Tinsel & Trimmings
(Published November 2009)
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| Butlers
Various branches
With all those last-minute jobs (Auntie Mabel's present, stocking fillers for the kids, oh, and the turkey) it's easy to forget about making your...
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Christmas Fishmongers
(Published November 2009)
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| The Fish Shop at Kensington Place
201 Kensington Church Street, W8 7LX
This tidy little fishmongers attached to a restaurant has the largest and most impressive items...
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Christmas in London 2009: Ice Skating
(Published November 2009)
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| Natural History Museum Ice Rink
Natural History Museum, SW7 5BD
5th November 2009 - 17th January 2010
The Natural History Museum's annual icing-over of its gardens...
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What's New in London
(Published November 2009)
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Opened 15th September 2009
Museum
The unveiling of the cocoon at the heart of The Darwin Centre at the ...
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Local Hotels
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London Hotels / Mid Range Chain Hotel
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Scarsdale Place,
Kensington,
W85SR
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2 minutes walk from Kensington
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| Just off High Street Kensington this high rise hotel benefits from a wealth of shops, restaurants and bars outside its door. Kensington Palace and Gardens ... More
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Wrights Lane,
Kensington,
W85SP
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4 minutes walk from Kensington
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London Events / Concerts
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27th November 2009 and 28th November 2009
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Royal Albert Hall,
Kensington Gore,
SW7
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12 minutes walk from Kensington
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| Keys legend Jools Holland returns to the Royal Albert Hall with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra for two nights of boogie-woogie, swing and ska. Performing ...
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15th September 2009 until 15th September 2010
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Natural History Museum,
Cromwell Road,
SW7
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13 minutes walk from Kensington
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| The unveiling of the cocoon at the heart of the Darwin Centre at the Natural History Museum on 15th September is a significant milestone for ...
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Perks Field,
Kensington Palace,
Kensington,
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W8
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9 minutes walk from Kensington
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| An excellent members archery club that shoots in the grounds of Kensington Palace in summer and in Pimlico in winter. Archery is a totally satisfying ... More
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Holland Park Avenue / Kensington High Street,
Kensington,
London,
W8
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14 minutes walk from Kensington
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| Small, pretty park in west London.
Pretty, petit Holland Park is the ideal location for those wanting to escape the clamour of the city but who ... More
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23A
Edwards Square,
Kensington,
London,
W8
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11 minutes walk from Kensington
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| If pubs were judged by their location and setting, The Scardale Tavern in Kensington would top many lists for this really is quaint London at ... More
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Kensington Church Street,
Kensington,
London,
W8
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13 minutes walk from Kensington
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| Pretty, traditional pub serving authentic Thai food in a conservatory setting.
Now more England’s national cuisine than sausages and mash, Thai food (the perfect accompaniment to ... More
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