Welcome to West Kensington

West Kensington is a vibrant and diverse area located in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. It is situated between the affluent neighbourhoods of Kensington and Chelsea and the bustling district of Hammersmith. The area is known for its beautiful Victorian and Edwardian architecture, which can be seen in the grand terraced houses and mansion blocks that line the streets. West Kensington is also home to a number of green spaces, including Normand Park and the Queen's Club Gardens, which provide a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the main attractions of West Kensington is its excellent transport links. The area is served by three tube stations, West Kensington, Barons Court and Earl's Court, which provide easy access to the rest of London. There are also numerous bus routes that run through the area, making it easy to get around by public transport. In addition, West Kensington is located close to major road networks, including the A4 and M4, which provide easy access to Heathrow Airport and other parts of the country.

West Kensington is a culturally diverse area, with a thriving community of residents from all over the world. The area is home to a number of international restaurants, cafes and shops, which reflect the diverse range of cultures that make up the local community. There are also a number of cultural events and festivals that take place in West Kensington throughout the year, including the Notting Hill Carnival and the Hammersmith and Fulham Arts Festival. Overall, West Kensington is a vibrant and exciting place to live, work and visit, with something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 11°C

Feels Like: 9.9°C

Wind: 5.8 MPH

Wind Dir: NE

Local Schools

School	Details
St Marys Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Robina Maher	Masbro Road Hammersmith And Fulham London Greater London W14 0LT 02076037717 School Website
Addison Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Damien Mcgarrigle	Addison Gardens Blythe Road London Greater London W14 0DT 02076035333 School Website
Ecole Francaise De Londres Jacques Prevert Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Sylvie Wanin	59 Brook Green Hammersmith And Fulham London Greater London W6 7BE 02076026871 School Website
Larmenier And Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Jennifer Mcginty	41A Brook Green Hammersmith Hammersmith Greater London W6 7BL 02087489444 School Website
St Pauls Girls School Other Independent School Ages:10-19 Head Teacher Ms Sarah Fletcher	Brook Green Hammersmith And Fulham London Greater London W6 7BS 02076032288 School Website
St James Senior Girls School Other Independent School Ages:10-18 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Labram	Earsby Street Hammersmith And Fulham London Greater London W14 8SH 02073481777 School Website
Avonmore Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Maya Wittleton	Avonmore Road Hammersmith And Fulham London Greater London W14 8SH 02076039750 School Website
St James Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Kris Spencer	Earsby Street Olympia Earsby Street London W14 8SH 2073481777 School Website
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial Rc School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Paul Stubbings	89 Addison Road Kensington And Chelsea London Greater London W14 8BZ 02076038478 School Website
Bute House Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sian Bradshaw	Luxemburg Gardens Hammersmith Hammersmith Greater London W6 7EA 02076037381 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kensington (Olympia) Olympia Way, Kensington, Greater London, W14 0NE 0.19 Miles

Shepherd's Bush Holland Park Roundabout, Shepherds Bush, Greater London, W12 8LB 0.41 Miles

West Brompton Old Brompton Road, Brompton, Greater London, SW5 9JX 1.14 Miles

London Paddington Praed Street, London, Greater London, W2 1HQ 2.11 Miles

Imperial Wharf Townmead Road, Chelsea, Greater London, SW6 2ZH 2.14 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Mayfair Cars 020 7603 3456 5 Russell Gardens, London, Greater London, W14 8EZ 0.12 Miles
Kensington And Chelsea Cars 020 7603 3330 5 Russell Gardens, London, Greater London, W14 8EZ 0.12 Miles
Savile Executive Cars 020 7751 1100 5B Russell Gdns, London, Greater London, W14 8EZ 0.12 Miles
Atlas Cars Of London 020 7603 6660 5 Russell Gardens, London, Greater London, W14 8EZ 0.12 Miles
Airport Express 020 7603 5000 6 Russell Gardens, London, Greater London, W14 8EZ 0.12 Miles
Minibus Hire 020 7603 1111 5 Russell Gardens, London, Greater London, W14 8EZ 0.12 Miles
Hyde Park Executive Cars 020 7603 1010 West Kensington, London, Greater London, W14 8EZ 0.12 Miles
Savile Chauffeur Hire 020 7602 5858 5B Russell Gdns, London, Greater London, W14 8EZ 0.12 Miles
Airport Link 020 7751 1100 5B Russell Gardens, London, Greater London, W14 8EZ 0.12 Miles
Atlas Cars Of London 020 7603 3330 5B Russell Gdns, London, Greater London, W14 8EZ 0.12 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Masbro Road/Irvine Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Blythe Road/Gratton Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Russell Gardens/Holland Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sinclair Road North Facing Bolingbroke Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Kensington Delivery Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Russell Road Near Holland Gardens No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
39 Richmond Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Bolingbroke Road/Blythe Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Holland Villas Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sterndale Road/Augustine Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Addison Road Near Addison Crescent No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brook Green Facing Caithness Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holland Road/Napier Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Richmond Way/ Charecroft Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westwick Gardens Near Rockley Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hammersmith And Fulham Pcn Limited 020 76037563	West Kensington Surgery Milson Rd Health Ctr London W14 0LJ
West Kensington Gp Surgery 020 76037563	Milson Road Health Centre 1-13 Milson Road Hammersmith London W14 0LJ
Sterndale Surgery 020 76023797	Milson Road Health Centre 1-13 Milson Road Hammersmith London W14 0LJ
Kensington Park Medical Centre 020 73716060	Kensington Park Med/Ctr 75 Russell Road London W14 8HW
Brook Green Medical Centre 020 74713333	Brook Green Medical Ctr Bute Gardens Hammersmith London W6 7EG

Local Stores

FR Shepherds Bush
54 Uxbridge Road
LONDON
Greater London
W12 8LP
02087 437711
Store Website
0.45 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Village Vet Brook Green
75 Masbro Road West Kensington London W14 0LR 0207 603 5150 brookgreen@petcareclinics.co.uk 0.09 miles

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Dr Voutsinou Ltd
Ground Floor 7 Addison Avenue London W11 4QS 07752 313407 agnivoutsinou@hotmail.com Website 0.52 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 0.52 miles

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Medivet West Kensington - Barons Court Veterinary Centre
2A Comeragh Road Hammersmith London W14 9HP 020 7385 9911 west.kensington@medivet.co.uk Website 0.71 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Village Vet Brackenbury
146 Goldhawk Road Shepherds Bush London W12 8HH 020 8743 3510 brackenbury@petcareclinics.co.uk Website 0.73 miles

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Abingdon Vet Centre
85 Earls Court Road London W8 6EF 020 7937 8215 reception@abingdonvets.co.uk Website 0.79 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 1.73 miles

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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 3.15 miles Popes Lane, London

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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 3.15 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 3.70 miles London, Nw1 7Su

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Richmond Park
Richmond Park Is The Largest Of London's Royal Parks, Is A National Nature Reserve And Site Of Special Scientific Interest. TW10 5HS 4.39 miles Postcode Below Is Guidance Only, There Are Car Parks Located At Numerous Points Around The Park.

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 4.88 miles Located Just Four Miles From Trafalgar Square.

Weather Forecast

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Temp	14.5°C	12.1°C	10.5°C	9.2°C	11.5°C	15.1°C	18.7°C	21.3°C	22.3°C	22.1°C	18.4°C	12.9°C
Feels Like	13.6°C	11.1°C	9.3°C	7.7°C	10.4°C	14.4°C	18.5°C	21.2°C	24.1°C	24.4°C	18.8°C	13°C

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