Tel: 0118 971 4700
Kensington Gardens
London
CV10 7PT
United Kingdom
Tel: 020 7298 2141
Formerly part of Hyde Park William III bought Kensington Gardens in 1689 and it acted as a peaceful haven for him; it expanded from there in later years and still stands next to Hyde Park today. The grounds prove excellent for walking, jogging and cycling (on certain paths) as well as picnics and sports in some areas. There is a playground at the gardens which is suitable for children up to 12 years of age.
London
CV10 7PT
United Kingdom
Tel: 020 7298 2141
Formerly part of Hyde Park William III bought Kensington Gardens in 1689 and it acted as a peaceful haven for him; it expanded from there in later years and still stands next to Hyde Park today. The grounds prove excellent for walking, jogging and cycling (on certain paths) as well as picnics and sports in some areas. There is a playground at the gardens which is suitable for children up to 12 years of age.
Kensington Palace
Kensington Gardens
London
W8 4PX
United Kingdom
Tel: 0844 482 7777
Found amid Kensington Gardens in west London Kensington Palace is the home of a number of today’s royal family. Visitors can make their way to this impressive palace to walk its grounds and explore some of its insides, namely the state rooms. The palace dates back to the 17th century and famously entered the royal family when William III bought an existing building away from the poor air of central London to ease his asthma.
Kensington Gardens
London
W8 4PX
United Kingdom
Tel: 0844 482 7777
Found amid Kensington Gardens in west London Kensington Palace is the home of a number of today’s royal family. Visitors can make their way to this impressive palace to walk its grounds and explore some of its insides, namely the state rooms. The palace dates back to the 17th century and famously entered the royal family when William III bought an existing building away from the poor air of central London to ease his asthma.
Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road
London
SW7 5BD
United Kingdom
Tel: 020 7942 5000
London’s Natural History Museum is designed to extend the population’s knowledge and understanding of the natural world. More than four million visitors make their way around the museum each year and it is situated in the museum corner that also features the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Science Museum. Inside the museum are collections from Darwin’s travels while there are also mammals, dinosaurs and fossils among other things.
Cromwell Road
London
SW7 5BD
United Kingdom
Tel: 020 7942 5000
London’s Natural History Museum is designed to extend the population’s knowledge and understanding of the natural world. More than four million visitors make their way around the museum each year and it is situated in the museum corner that also features the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Science Museum. Inside the museum are collections from Darwin’s travels while there are also mammals, dinosaurs and fossils among other things.
Royal Albert Hall
Kensington Gore
London
SW7 2AP
United Kingdom
Tel: 0845 401 5045
The grade-I listed Royal Albert Hall opened its doors to the public in 1871 thanks to the direction of Prince Albert as part of the so-called Albertopolis. He was hoping to create a love of the arts and sciences and this impressive music venue became part of that project. Perhaps the most popular and well known event to take place each year is the Proms which culminate in the Last Night of the Proms with all its pomp.
Kensington Gore
London
SW7 2AP
United Kingdom
Tel: 0845 401 5045
The grade-I listed Royal Albert Hall opened its doors to the public in 1871 thanks to the direction of Prince Albert as part of the so-called Albertopolis. He was hoping to create a love of the arts and sciences and this impressive music venue became part of that project. Perhaps the most popular and well known event to take place each year is the Proms which culminate in the Last Night of the Proms with all its pomp.
Saatchi Gallery
Duke of York’s HQs
King’s Road
London
SW3 4SQ
United Kingdom
Tel: 02476 382804
The Saatchi Gallery opened in 2008 just off Sloane Square to the western side of Belgravia and is designed to introduce young artists and international artists to the eye of the British public. It is set in the striking Duke of York’s headquarters and welcomes visitors at no cost in an effort to educate visitors on the contemporary works that find their way into the gallery.
Duke of York’s HQs
King’s Road
London
SW3 4SQ
United Kingdom
Tel: 02476 382804
The Saatchi Gallery opened in 2008 just off Sloane Square to the western side of Belgravia and is designed to introduce young artists and international artists to the eye of the British public. It is set in the striking Duke of York’s headquarters and welcomes visitors at no cost in an effort to educate visitors on the contemporary works that find their way into the gallery.
Science Museum
Exhibition Road
London
SW7 2DD
United Kingdom
Tel: 020 7942 4000
Founded in 1857 the Science Museum today is set on Exhibition Road in Kensington along with a handful of other museums. The current building was used from 1919 onwards and is now home to somewhere in the region of 300,000 items. Collections from all areas of life are spread throughout the museum’s floors and rooms and special exhibitions take place from time to time in addition.
Exhibition Road
London
SW7 2DD
United Kingdom
Tel: 020 7942 4000
Founded in 1857 the Science Museum today is set on Exhibition Road in Kensington along with a handful of other museums. The current building was used from 1919 onwards and is now home to somewhere in the region of 300,000 items. Collections from all areas of life are spread throughout the museum’s floors and rooms and special exhibitions take place from time to time in addition.
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell Road
London
SW7 2RL
United Kingdom
Tel: 020 7942 2000
The Victoria and Albert Museum, or the V&A, is home to some 4.5 million items pertaining to arts and design. Founded in 1852 it is thought that this is the largest museum of its kind in the world and of course it takes its name from Prince Albert and Queen Victoria. All sorts of items can be viewed and explored in the museum and they come from many different parts of the globe.
Cromwell Road
London
SW7 2RL
United Kingdom
Tel: 020 7942 2000
The Victoria and Albert Museum, or the V&A, is home to some 4.5 million items pertaining to arts and design. Founded in 1852 it is thought that this is the largest museum of its kind in the world and of course it takes its name from Prince Albert and Queen Victoria. All sorts of items can be viewed and explored in the museum and they come from many different parts of the globe.