South Kensington was an agricultural area until 1851, when the Great Exhibition in Hyde Park took place. After the exhibition, its royal commissioners, including Prince Albert, used the profits to buy an area of land to be devoted to culture and education. Thus South Kensington came into being as a setting for the fine museums and colleges established there today. The Natural History Museum is especially famous for its dinosaur skeletons and outdoor ice-skating rink, a great winter attraction. The Science Museum is a favourite with children, who enjoy its interactive displays, while the Victoria & Albert Museum exhibits the world's broadest collection of art and design. The Imperial College of Science, Technology & Medicine is located in South Kensington, along with the Royal Colleges of Art and Music, and numerous language schools. The area's most famous landmark is the Royal Albert Hall, a glorious concert building opened by Queen Victoria in 1871 and dedicated to her husband, Prince Albert - also remembered at the Albert Memorial in Kensington Gardens. South Kensington caters equally for students, tourists and wealthier types who might dine at Bibendum, shop at Chanel, party at Boujis and check out the latest models at the Lamborghini showroom.
Attraction
Baden-Powell House
Museum of Instruments
Natural History Museum
Polish Institute and Sikorski Museum
Royal College of Art
Science Museum
Victoria and Albert Museum
Budget
Park International *book online*
Casino
Cromwell Mint
Grosvenor Casino at The Gloucester Hotel
Charity
The Institute of Cancer Research
Cinema
Institut Francais Du Royaume-Uni
Conference Centre
Dentist
Imperial College Dental Surgery
Queensgate Dental Practice
Thurloe Street Dental
Doctor
Farmers Market
South Kensington Farmers Market
Health and Fitness Club
Pub and Bar
Anglesea ArmsBlack Widow
Collection (The)
Hereford Arms
Hoop & Toy
Queens Arms
Scandies Winebar & Restaurant
Stanhope Arms
Swag and Tails
Zetland Arms
Restaurant
1880
68-86 Restaurant & Bar
Anglesea Arms
Benihana
Bibendum
Collection (The)
Firehouse
Fratelli
Garden's
Kare Kare
L'Etranger
Langan's Coq d'or
Lou Pescadou
Memories of India
Noor Jahan
Ognisko
Olives
Orsini Restaurant
Pasha
Peridot
Scandies Winebar & Restaurant
Shezan
Swag and Tails
The Bombay Brasserie
Wetherbys at Harrington Hall
School
Bousfield Primary School
Glendower Prep School
Lycee Francais Charles De Gaulle School
Queen's Gate School
Self-Catering
130 Queensgate London Apartments
Astons Apartments
Avni No. 1
Citadines Apartments South Kensington
Imperial College London - Southside Halls
John Howard Apartments
London South Kensington Apartments
Queensgate Apartments
Roomspace Serviced Apartments - Point West
Solicitor
Taxi
Theatre
Britten Theatre Royal College of Music
Royal Albert Hall
Sports Clubs
Imperial Jujitsu Club (Martial Arts)
Shops
Betty Jackson
Agnes b
Joseph
Flowers
Boots
Rymans
Troubadour Delicatessen
Harleys Pharmacy
Abbot Opticians
Majestic Wine
Places to Stay near South Kensington
Queensgate Apartments (0.07 miles)
130 Queensgate London Apartments (0.09 miles)
The Regency Hotel (0.11 miles)
The Regency Hotel is in South Kensington, on the elegant tree lined road of Queens Gate situated in the heart of London.This prestigious location provides easy access to London’s business ... More
Avni No. 1 (0.14 miles)
Located in the heart of the London’s exclusive Royal Borough of Kensingtonand Chelsea - Avni No. 1, is a beautiful array of truly exception short let serviced apartments. Ideally situated ... More
Millennium Bailey's Hotel (0.14 miles)
A stay with us is like having your very own magnificent town house, breaking down the formality of a traditional hotel in an atmosphere that is as refreshing as it is ... More
Grange Strathmore Hotel (0.17 miles)
54 Boutique Hotel (0.17 miles)
Harrington Court Apartments (0.18 miles)
This collection of superb contemporary 4 star fully serviced apartments is centrally located 1 minute from South Kensington tube station, with direct connections to London Heathrow and most of central London. Apartments are superbly furnished ... More | visit website
Number Sixteen (0.19 miles)
The Pelham (0.19 miles)
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