Sights and Attractions near Kensington Gardens
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Kensington Palace State Apartments
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Kensington Gardens, London, Kensington, London W8 | 7 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
Originally a private country house, public visitors are now warmly welcomed into Kensington Palace, the birthplace of Queen Victoria and home to Princess Diana between... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Kensington Gardens, London, Kensington, London W8 | 7 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
Originally a private country house, public visitors are now warmly welcomed into Kensington Palace, the birthplace of Queen Victoria and home to Princess Diana between... More
Art Work Space: The Hempel Hotel
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
31-35 Craven Hill Gardens, London, Paddington, London W2 | 8 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
Art Work Space is an independent art gallery on the lower ground floor of The Hempel hotel, showcasing emerging artists working in a variety of... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
31-35 Craven Hill Gardens, London, Paddington, London W2 | 8 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
Art Work Space is an independent art gallery on the lower ground floor of The Hempel hotel, showcasing emerging artists working in a variety of... More
Serpentine Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Kensington Gardens, London, South Kensington, London W2 | 10 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
Found in the middle of leafy Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park, The Serpentine provides a platform for contemporary artists, both British and international, with frequent... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Kensington Gardens, London, South Kensington, London W2 | 10 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
Found in the middle of leafy Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park, The Serpentine provides a platform for contemporary artists, both British and international, with frequent... More
Albert Memorial
London > Attractions > Sights
Kensington Gardens, 27 Princes Square, London, South Kensington, London W2 | 11 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
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 > Sights
Kensington Gardens, 27 Princes Square, London, South Kensington, London W2 | 11 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
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
Royal College of Art
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Kensington Gore, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 12 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
The Royal College of Art has a lively programme of exhibitions featuring the work of its postgraduate students. In a further bid to promote artistic... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Kensington Gore, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 12 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
The Royal College of Art has a lively programme of exhibitions featuring the work of its postgraduate students. In a further bid to promote artistic... More
Royal Geographical Society
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
1 Kensington Gore, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 14 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
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
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
1 Kensington Gore, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 14 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
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
Museum of Instruments
London > Attractions > Museums
Royal College of Music Prince Consort Road, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 16 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
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
London > Attractions > Museums
Royal College of Music Prince Consort Road, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 16 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
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
Diana, Princess Of Wales Memorial Playground
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
Nr Black Lion Gate Broad Walk, Kensington Gardens, London, Hyde Park, London W2 | 18 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
This truly magical place is a kiddie's wonderland and the ideal jaunt for family fun. The focal point of the commemorative Diana, Princess of Wales... More
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
Nr Black Lion Gate Broad Walk, Kensington Gardens, London, Hyde Park, London W2 | 18 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
This truly magical place is a kiddie's wonderland and the ideal jaunt for family fun. The focal point of the commemorative Diana, Princess of Wales... More
Serpentine Boating Lake
London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
The Boat House, Serpentine Road, London, Hyde Park, London W2 | 18 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
Fed by a pure underground spring, and set in the heart of London's gorgeous Hyde Park, the Serpentine Boating Lake is one of the most... More
London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
The Boat House, Serpentine Road, London, Hyde Park, London W2 | 18 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
Fed by a pure underground spring, and set in the heart of London's gorgeous Hyde Park, the Serpentine Boating Lake is one of the most... More
Linley Sambourne House (18 Stafford Terrace)
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
18 Stafford Terrace, London, Kensington, London W8 | 18 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
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
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
18 Stafford Terrace, London, Kensington, London W8 | 18 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
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
Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
Hyde Park, London, Hyde Park, London W2 | 18 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
A year in the construction, this £3.6 million attraction opened in a blaze of farcical incompetence, as the architects discovered two shocking things: kids play... More
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
Hyde Park, London, Hyde Park, London W2 | 18 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
A year in the construction, this £3.6 million attraction opened in a blaze of farcical incompetence, as the architects discovered two shocking things: kids play... More
Linley Sambourne House (18 Stafford Terrace)
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
18 Stafford Terrace, London, Kensington, London W8 | 18 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
For a virtually untouched and immaculately preserved slice of Victorian living, visit Edward Linley Sambourne a delightful museum and one of the few genuine Victorian... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
18 Stafford Terrace, London, Kensington, London W8 | 18 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
For a virtually untouched and immaculately preserved slice of Victorian living, visit Edward Linley Sambourne a delightful museum and one of the few genuine Victorian... More
Science Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
Exhibition Road, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 19 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
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
Exhibition Road, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 19 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
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
Natural History Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
Cromwell Road, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 20 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
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
London > Attractions > Museums
Cromwell Road, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 20 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
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
Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising
London > Attractions > Museums
Colville Mews, Lonsdale Road, London, Notting Hill, London W11 | 21 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
From Cornflakes to Ker-plunk, Spacedust to Spacehoppers, take a nostalgic tour through 200 years of British consumerism with Robert Opie's unique creation. Enter the Museum... More
London > Attractions > Museums
Colville Mews, Lonsdale Road, London, Notting Hill, London W11 | 21 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
From Cornflakes to Ker-plunk, Spacedust to Spacehoppers, take a nostalgic tour through 200 years of British consumerism with Robert Opie's unique creation. Enter the Museum... More
Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
Cromwell Road, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 21 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
The Victoria and Albert Museum (or V & A as everyone calls it) was originally founded in 1852 to inspire and educate British designers and... More
London > Attractions > Museums
Cromwell Road, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 21 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
The Victoria and Albert Museum (or V & A as everyone calls it) was originally founded in 1852 to inspire and educate British designers and... More
Brompton Oratory
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Brompton Road, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 22 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
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
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Brompton Road, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 22 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
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
Jason's Canal Boat Trip
London > Attractions > Boats
Jason's Wharf, Opposite 60 Blomfield Road, London, Little Venice, London W9 | 22 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
Jason's Trip takes passengers on a boat ride along the Regent's Canal, starting from Little Venice and heading all the way across North West London... More
London > Attractions > Boats
Jason's Wharf, Opposite 60 Blomfield Road, London, Little Venice, London W9 | 22 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
Jason's Trip takes passengers on a boat ride along the Regent's Canal, starting from Little Venice and heading all the way across North West London... More
Holland Park
London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
Holland Park Avenue / Kensington High Street, London, Holland Park, London W8 | 22 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
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
London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
Holland Park Avenue / Kensington High Street, London, Holland Park, London W8 | 22 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
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
Subway Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
1 Edgware Road Subway, London, Bayswater, London W2 | 23 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
Take the pedestrian subway below Edgware Road and Harrow Road and you'll come across a hidden corner of culture in the Subway Gallery. Situated under... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
1 Edgware Road Subway, London, Bayswater, London W2 | 23 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
Take the pedestrian subway below Edgware Road and Harrow Road and you'll come across a hidden corner of culture in the Subway Gallery. Situated under... More
Notting Hill
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
, London, Notting Hill, London W11 | 23 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
In the South-West of the borough of Kensington and Chelsea lies Notting Hill, one of the most attractive parts of London and home to the... More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
, London, Notting Hill, London W11 | 23 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
In the South-West of the borough of Kensington and Chelsea lies Notting Hill, one of the most attractive parts of London and home to the... More
Mark Jason Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
1 Bell Street, London, Marylebone, London NW1 | 25 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
After several years healthy trading since 2001, the Mark Jason Gallery moved premises to Edgware Road from New Bond Street. This is a great gallery... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
1 Bell Street, London, Marylebone, London NW1 | 25 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
After several years healthy trading since 2001, the Mark Jason Gallery moved premises to Edgware Road from New Bond Street. This is a great gallery... More
Speakers' Corner
London > Attractions > Sights
Hyde Park, London, Hyde Park, London W2 | 25 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
Not strictly classed "entertainment", this bastion of British free public speech and free assembly can prove one of the most absorbingly unique, theatrical activities the... More
London > Attractions > Sights
Hyde Park, London, Hyde Park, London W2 | 25 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
Not strictly classed "entertainment", this bastion of British free public speech and free assembly can prove one of the most absorbingly unique, theatrical activities the... More
Portobello Road Market
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Portobello Road, London, Notting Hill, London W11 | 25 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
The famous Portobello Road antiques and flea market in Notting Hill takes place every Saturday although there are also stalls from Monday to Friday. Running... More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Portobello Road, London, Notting Hill, London W11 | 25 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
The famous Portobello Road antiques and flea market in Notting Hill takes place every Saturday although there are also stalls from Monday to Friday. Running... More
Leighton House Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
12 Holland Park Road, London, Holland Park, London W14 | 25 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
Leighton House is one of the most opulent museums in London, and its small scale makes it easy enough to explore thoroughly in an afternoon.... More
London > Attractions > Museums
12 Holland Park Road, London, Holland Park, London W14 | 25 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
Leighton House is one of the most opulent museums in London, and its small scale makes it easy enough to explore thoroughly in an afternoon.... More
Harrods
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
87-135 Brompton Road, London, Knightsbridge, London SW3 | 25 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
England's most famous department store. Owned by eponymous Egyptian entrepreneur Mohamed Al-Fayed, Britain's most iconic shop features on many tourists’ “must-see” lists - and with good... More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
87-135 Brompton Road, London, Knightsbridge, London SW3 | 25 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
England's most famous department store. Owned by eponymous Egyptian entrepreneur Mohamed Al-Fayed, Britain's most iconic shop features on many tourists’ “must-see” lists - and with good... More
Apsley House
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
149 Piccadilly, Hyde Park Corner, Belgravia, London W1J | 33 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
Originally the London residence of the first Duke of Wellington, Apsley House was designed and built by Robert Adam between 1771 and 1778 and retains... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
149 Piccadilly, Hyde Park Corner, Belgravia, London W1J | 33 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
Originally the London residence of the first Duke of Wellington, Apsley House was designed and built by Robert Adam between 1771 and 1778 and retains... More
Trellick Tower
London > Attractions > Sights
5 Golbourne Road, London, Kilburn, London W10 | 33 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
Towering over Golborne Road, the famous Trellick Tower has become a much talked about landmark, loved and loathed in equal measure but protected from any... More
London > Attractions > Sights
5 Golbourne Road, London, Kilburn, London W10 | 33 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
Towering over Golborne Road, the famous Trellick Tower has become a much talked about landmark, loved and loathed in equal measure but protected from any... More
Wellington Arch
London > Attractions > Sights
Hyde Park Corner, London, Belgravia, London W1J | 34 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
A landmark triumphal arch set opposite the Duke of Wellington's residence at Apsley House, Wellington Arch was built in 1830 to commemorate the victories won... More
London > Attractions > Sights
Hyde Park Corner, London, Belgravia, London W1J | 34 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
A landmark triumphal arch set opposite the Duke of Wellington's residence at Apsley House, Wellington Arch was built in 1830 to commemorate the victories won... More
Wallace Collection
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Hertford House, Manchester Square, London, Marylebone, London W1U | 34 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
Free art classes and workshops, talks and tours, bring alive to visitors the varied works of art contained in the 25 galleries of the Wallace... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Hertford House, Manchester Square, London, Marylebone, London W1U | 34 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens
Free art classes and workshops, talks and tours, bring alive to visitors the varied works of art contained in the 25 galleries of the Wallace... More
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What's On Today Near Kensington Gardens  Jubilee - A View From the Crowd Exhibitions | Until 4th September 2012 Kensington Palace State Apartments 7 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens As we are in the grip of Diamond Jubilee fever, celebrating Queen Elizabeth II's 60 years on the throne, Kensington ...More  Diana: Glimpses of a Modern Princess Exhibitions | Until 31st August 2012 Kensington Palace State Apartments 7 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens Following a major renovation in time for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, Kensington Palace is once again opening its doors to ...More  The Enchanted Palace Exhibitions | Until 31st December 2012 Kensington Palace State Apartments 7 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens As Kensington Palace undergoes a £12 million renovation project, due for completion in 2012, there's a magical exhibition revealing the ...More Join The Jubilee: Spring Half-Term Kids Events | Until 10th June 2012 Kensington Palace State Apartments 7 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens ...More  The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe Kids Events | Until 9th September 2012 The Threesixty Theatre 10 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens Following their staging of Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens the threesixty theatre company return to the same tented venue with ...More  Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2012: Herzog & de Meuron and Ai Weiwei Exhibitions | Until 31st October 2012 Serpentine Gallery 10 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens The world-renowned architect pairing of Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron and Chinese conceptual artist Ai Weiwei will create the ...More Hans-Peter Feldmann Exhibitions | Until 3rd June 2012 Serpentine Gallery 10 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens A large-scale collection of photographs spanning the artist's career presented in a variety of ways including books, posters, postcards and ...More  A Gala for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Concerts | On 2nd June 2012 Royal Albert Hall 13 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens Celebrate 60 years of Queen Elizabeth II with an evening of rousing favourites performed by celebrated English tenor Russell Watson. ...More Royal Choral Society/Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra Concerts | On 2nd June 2012 Royal Albert Hall 13 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens Jae Alexander conducts a selection of patriotic and nostalgic classical and popular pieces, with tenor Russell Watson and soprano Natasha ...More Hyun-Gi Lee, James Larter And Christina Burke Concerts | On 2nd June 2012 Royal Albert Hall 13 minutes walk from Kensington Gardens The members of the group perform Dave Maric's Concentrics, Leigh Howard Stevens's Rhythmic Caprice, Ney Rosauro's Eldorado, Chopin's Etude No ...More 
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