High Street Kensington Underground station gives access to the District and Circle lines.
The high street itself is packed with upmarket shops. Once upon a time the street was home to a cluster of massive traditional department stores, sadly though, Barkers, the last of these closed its doors for good in January 2006. You can still marvel at this beautiful example of Art-Deco architecture, however - it's now the Whole Foods Market organic food emporium.
As well as the obvious shopping opportunities, nearby attractions include Kensington Palace and Gardens, Hyde Park, Royal Albert Hall, Holland Park and Kensington Roof Gardens.
London Location Map of High Street Kensington Tube
Belvedere
Off Abbotsbury Road, Holland Park, W8 6LU
Its superb location on the edge of Holland Park makes this Art Deco-styled favourite an ideal location... More
Kensington Roof Gardens
99 Kensington High Street, W8 5SA
A great place to propose or simply to get away from the crowds on Valentine's Day, these extraordinary... More
Pierre Marcolini
6 Lancer Square, W8 4EH
Winner of the Prix du Monde, Pierre Marcolini is one of the finest chocolatiers in the world. His layered truffles... More
Kensington Roof Gardens
99 Kensington High Street, W8 5SA
Now more a clubbing and "event" venue, these extraordinary Roof Gardens are still accessible to the general... More
This Underground station gives access to the District, Circle and Piccadilly lines. Gloucester Road is also home to Platform for Art - an exhibition you ... More
Kensington is a lovely part of town to wander around and this hotel is well-placed to explore the cafes, shops and restaurants scattered along Kensington ... More
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
The Holland Park Theatre is located in West London's prettiest park, and the magical atmosphere of these productions owe a lot to their surroundings. It's ...More
The Proms 2009 are launched at the Royal Albert Hall with this exciting mix of Stavinsky, Tchaikovsky, Brahms, Multiple Piano and more. The revered BBC ...More
Unique rooftop garden in Kensington.
Now more a clubbing and “event” venue, these extraordinary roof gardens are still accessible to the general public during the day ... More
For a virtually untouched and immaculately preserved slice of Victorian living, visit this delightful building. One of the only genuine Victorian townhouses remaining and virtually ... More
The Barkers Building on Kensington High Street used to house an entire department store so you can imagine how much fresh, good-for-you food you can ... More
Ultra-chic, ultra-hip cosmetics with colours to die for, all imported from Canada. A must-have for the cosmetics connoisseur. For a treat you can book a ...More
Richard Branson's rooftop restaurant is a favourite with the glam girls of Kensington, who can be seen at all hours sipping cocktails in the Spanish ... More
Taking inspiration from Japanese ramman-noodle bars, Wagamama is the ultimate in high-quality, fast food. Huge bowls of steaming, soupy noodles, chicken dumplings with a chilli-soy ... More
This is one of London's most prestigious art colleges and the world's only wholly postgraduate university of art and design. You will need at least ... More
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
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
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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