Welcome to Kensington

Kensington is a district located in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in Greater London. It is known for its affluent residential areas, high-end shopping destinations, and cultural landmarks. The district is home to some of the most expensive properties in London, including Kensington Palace, the former residence of Princess Diana. The palace is now a popular tourist attraction and houses the official residence of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Kensington is also home to some of the most prestigious museums in London, including the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum, and the Victoria and Albert Museum. These museums attract millions of visitors every year and offer a glimpse into the history and culture of the city. The district is also known for its beautiful parks, including Kensington Gardens and Holland Park, which provide a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Kensington is a hub for high-end shopping, with some of the most exclusive designer stores located in the district. The famous department store, Harrods, is located in Knightsbridge, just a short walk from Kensington. The district is also home to a variety of restaurants, cafes, and bars, offering a diverse range of cuisines and atmospheres. With its rich history, cultural landmarks, and luxurious amenities, Kensington is a must-visit destination for anyone visiting London.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School	Details
St Mary Abbots C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs J Primrose	2 Kensington Church Court Kensington Kensington Greater London W8 4SP 02079370740 School Website
Ashbourne Independent School Other Independent School Ages:13-21 Head Teacher Mr Michael Kirby	17 Old Court Place Kensington Kensington Greater London W8 4PL 02079373858 School Website
Thomass Kensington Other Independent School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Kelly Miller	17-19 Cottesmore Gardens Kensington And Chelsea London Greater London W8 5PR 02073616500
St Barnabas And St Philips C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Rebecca Timms	58 Earls Court Road Kensington Kensington Greater London W8 6EJ 02079379599 School Website
Fox Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Emma Madden	Kensington Place Kensington And Chelsea London Greater London W8 7PP 02077277637 School Website
Holland Park School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Steve Parsons	Airlie Gardens London W8 7AF
Royal College Of Art Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Dr Paul Thompson	Kensington Gore London SW7 2EU 2075904444 School Website
David Game College Other Independent School Ages:14-21 Head Teacher Mr D Game	69 Notting Hill Gate Kensington Kensington Greater London W11 3JS 02072216665 School Website
Royal College Of Music Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Colin Lawson	Prince Consort Road London SW7 2BS 2075914300 School Website
Imperial College Of Science, Technology And Medicine Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Alice Gast	Exhibition Road South Kensington London SW7 2AZ 2075895111 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kensington (Olympia) Olympia Way, Kensington, Greater London, W14 0NE 0.90 Miles

West Brompton Old Brompton Road, Brompton, Greater London, SW5 9JX 1.04 Miles

Shepherd's Bush Holland Park Roundabout, Shepherds Bush, Greater London, W12 8LB 1.14 Miles

London Paddington Praed Street, London, Greater London, W2 1HQ 1.31 Miles

London Marylebone Melcombe Place, London, Greater London, NW1 6JJ 1.89 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Abc Cars Kensington 020 7938 2644 80 Kensington High Street, London, Greater London, W8 4SG 0.12 Miles
Clermont Cars 020 7937 6777 164 Kensington High St, London, Greater London, W8 7RG 0.34 Miles
Radley Airlink 020 7937 8242 56 Gloucester Road, London, Greater London, SW7 4UB 0.39 Miles
Miles Apart Cars 0845 644 8559 Unit 3, London, Greater London, SW7 4UB 0.39 Miles
Avis Chauffeur Drive 020 7581 1023 18 Petersham Mews, London, Greater London, SW7 5NR 0.48 Miles
Aabingdon Executive Cars 020 7244 6556 104 Gloucester Road, London, Greater London, SW7 4RH 0.49 Miles
Royal Chelsea Cars 020 7244 7744 104A Gloucester Rd, London, Greater London, SW7 4RH 0.49 Miles
New Cars 020 7244 8749 104 Gloucester Rd, London, Greater London, SW7 4RH 0.49 Miles
Beyrout Cars 020 7341 4499 104A Gloucester Rd, London, Greater London, SW7 4RH 0.49 Miles
1St Airport Express Cars 020 7370 2552 104A Gloucester Road, London, Greater London, SW7 4RH 0.49 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Kensington High Street/ Kensington Church St. Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Young Street Near Kensington High Street Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Young Street Near Kensington High Street Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Kensington Church St /York House Place Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Kensington Court Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kensington Court Gardens Facing Thackeray Street Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Wrights Lane/Iverna Gardens Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holland Street/Hornton Street Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Prince Of Wales Terrace/Kensington Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kensington Church Street Near Campden Grove Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Kensington High Street/Argyll Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Victoria Road / Canning Passage Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Vicarage Gate/Brunswick Gardens Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Campden Hill Road/ Upper Phillimore Walk Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stanford Road /Cottesmore Gdns Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Holland Park Surgery 020 72214334	Lower Ground Floor 12 Phillimore Walk London W8 7RX
Scarsdale Medical Centre 020 79381887	Scarsdale Medical Centre 2 Scarsdale Place London W8 5SX
The Surgery 020 75813040	7 Kynance Place Gloucester Road London SW7 4QS
Emperor's Gate Centre For Health 020 72445670	First Floor 49 Emperor's Gate London SW7 4HJ
The Abingdon Health Centre 020 77958470	The Abingdon Health Ctre 88-92 Earls Court Road Kensington London W8 6EG

Local Stores

Earls Court
210-212 Earls Court Road
Earls Court, Kensington
London
Greater London
SW5 9QB
02073 702104
Store Website
0.68 miles

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SPAR - Hammersmith
77 Fulham Palace Road
Hammersmith
London
W6 8JA
0208 741 0632
Store Website
1.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Kensington 24 Hour
1 - 3 Gloucester Road Kensington London SW7 4PP Website 0.37 miles

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Kensington Veterinary Care
137 Kensington Church Street London W8 7LP 020 7221 3093 info@kensingtonvetcare.com Website 0.42 miles

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Abingdon Vet Centre
85 Earls Court Road London W8 6EF 020 7937 8215 reception@abingdonvets.co.uk Website 0.46 miles
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Medivet Notting Hill Chepstow Corner
26 Chepstow Corner Chepstow Place London W2 4XE 020 7221 9200 notting.hill.chepstow.corner@medivet.co.uk Website 0.89 miles
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The Addison &Amp; Holland Park Veterinary Clinic
The Holland Park Veterinary Clinic 7 Addison Avenue London W11 4QS 020 7603 4407 a.carmichael@cardiophone.co.uk Website 0.99 miles

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Dr Voutsinou Ltd
Ground Floor 7 Addison Avenue London W11 4QS 07752 313407 agnivoutsinou@hotmail.com Website 0.99 miles


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Local Dog Walks

Wormwood Scrubs
Open Space In London, Dogs Allowed Off Lead. Free Parking At Weekends. Wild Birds Can Be Seen At Sunrise And Sunset. Lovely Open Space For Dogs To Run Free. There Is Also A Very Small Dog Enclosure In The Park If Your Dog Can Not Be Let Of Lead But You Want Them To Have Some Time To Run Free. 233 Scrubs Ln White City London Lancashire W10 6AH 2.26 miles

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Battersea Park
A Short, Circular Walk In Battersea Park. Battersea Park Is A Large Victorian Park, Built Between 1854 And 1870. It Has A Riverside Promenade, A Large Lake, And Many Notable Trees And Ecological Areas. Lancashire SW11 4BE 2.43 miles Battersea Park Is On The South Side Of The River Thames, Between Albert Bridge And Chelsea Bridge.

Primrose Hill
Hilly Walk In Primrose Hill Park, There Are Nearby Shops, Pubs And Pet Store On Regents Park Road. Take The Exit Where Regents Park Road And Primrose Hill Road Intersects. Dogs Are Allowed Off Lead Though Be Aware It Can Get Very Crowded On A Hot Summers Day. Nice Children's Playground Also In The Park. 2 Albert Terrace London Lancashire NW1 7SU 2.90 miles London, Nw1 7Su

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Gunnersbury Park
A Large, Attractive Park In West London. Plenty Of Open Space For Running Around And Wooded Areas To Add Interest. Whole Park Is Off Lead Although They Ask You To Put Them On A Lead Past The Duck Pond. The Cafe,Duck Pond And Museum Are Being Renovated At The Moment So Some Areas Are Closed Off But The Park Is So Big It Doesn't Really Restrict You Much. Fonzie And His Friend Momo Love Scrambling Over Fallen Logs, Hunting Squirrels In The Wooded Area And Chasing Frisbee On The Large Open Field, The Nursery London Lancashire W3 8LQ 4.18 miles Popes Lane, London

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Hampstead Heath
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Hampstead Heath. Hampstead Heath Offers A Varied Collection Of Natural Habitats, Historical Features And Great Views. This Walking Route Lets You Explore These. Lancashire NW5 1NB 4.19 miles Located Just Four Miles From Trafalgar Square.

Regents Canal
Very Lovely For London Walk However Can Get Busy During Rush Hour With Bikes So Best Avoid These Times. I Say Early Morning Or Mid Afternoon. Regent'S Canal Lancashire 4.37 miles

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Weather Forecast

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