Dana Centre  

 
 
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165 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, London SW7 5HD
 
 
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Cafe - Mon & Fri 10am-5pm, Tue to Thu 10am-7pm, until 9pm on event eves
 
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Dana CentreThere are plenty of initiatives trying to get kids involved in science, but the Dana Centre, an extension of the Science Museum, is the first one we've heard of whose sole purpose is to get adults involved in scientific debate. On a number of evenings each week the doors of the Dana Centre open for a wide range of events designed to spark your interest in science, technology and culture. These take diverse forms, from more traditional talks and fiery debates, to less conventional events such as stand-up comedy, multimedia experiences and interactive experiments. Most of the events are free but it's a good idea to phone ahead and reserve tickets. In addition to the 150-seat auditorium there's a pleasant little cafe-bar which makes a great spot for a cheap bite to eat, or to discuss what you've seen over a coffee or a beer. Sometimes you wish you were back at school learning new things every day and discussing them. Well, the Dana Centre gives grown-ups a chance to do just that. Intelligent, inspiring debate in entertaining form.

 

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Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
97 Cromwell Road, SW7 | 6 minutes from Dana Centre
The location, two minutes' walk from Gloucester Road tube station, is the major draw of this modern, high-rise hotel. The Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Palace, Natural ... More
 
 
 
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London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
27 - 33 Harrington Gardens, SW7 | 7 minutes from Dana Centre
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NH Kensington Hotel London
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202-220 Cromwell Road, SW5 | 14 minutes from Dana Centre
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The Place
London > Education > Evening Classes
17 Duke's Road, Bloomsbury, London WC1H | 3 miles from Dana Centre
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89/91 Bayham Street, Camden Town, London NW1 | 3.3 miles from Dana Centre
Unique and innovative workshops teaching flower arranging and floristry with monthly, weekly or daily workshops. This is a really enjoyable art form that allows its students ... More
 
 
 
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The London School of Painting and Drawing
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23 Kensington Square, Kensington, London W8 | 10 minutes from Dana Centre
Evening and weekend classes in life drawing and painting, taught by tutors from the Slade School of Fine Art and the Royal Society of British Sculptors. ... More
 
 
 
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Hyde Park, Hyde Park, London W2 | 17 minutes from Dana Centre
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1 Hester Road, Battersea, London SW11 | 24 minutes from Dana Centre
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Prince Consort Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 3 minutes from Dana Centre
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Institut Francais Cultural Centre, 17 Queensberry Place, South Kensington, London SW7 | 4 minutes from Dana Centre
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Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 2 minutes from Dana Centre
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Science Museum, Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 2 minutes from Dana Centre
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La Cave a Fromage
London > Shopping > Delicatessens
24-25 Cromwell Place, South Kensington, London SW7 | 5 minutes from Dana Centre
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17 Bute Street, South Kensington, London SW7 | 5 minutes from Dana Centre
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123 Gloucester Road, Soho, London SW7 | 6 minutes from Dana Centre
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Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 | 2 minutes from Dana Centre
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London > Restaurants > Mediterranean restaurants
2 Harrington Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 4 minutes from Dana Centre
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17 Gloucester Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 4 minutes from Dana Centre
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104 Draycott Avenue, SW3 | 10 minutes from Dana Centre
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Perks Field, Kensington Palace, Kensington, London W8 | 13 minutes from Dana Centre
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37 Marloes Road, Kensington, London W8 | 11 minutes from Dana Centre
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35 Walton Street, South Kensington, Knightsbridge, London SW3 | 11 minutes from Dana Centre
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92 Old Brompton Road, SW7 | 6 minutes from Dana Centre
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Hyde Kensington
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1-1a Kensington High Street, W8 | 10 minutes from Dana Centre
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Bloom
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2 Kensington High Street, W8 | 11 minutes from Dana Centre
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South Kensington Campus, South Kensington, London SW7 | 4 minutes from Dana Centre
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