Leighton House and Sambourne House
What to see and do in Kensington and Chelsea
See and do
So much to see and do - visit major museums and galleries, lesser known hidden gems, theatres and other entertainment venues, parks and gardens, places of interest, libraries, sports and recreation, find sculpture on public display, discover the history of the borough, commemorative blue plaques of famous former residents and notable filming locations.
Natural History Museum
The museum’s collections promote the whole of the natural world, but for most visitors it’s about the dinosaurs.
Image © Trustees of the Natural History Museum, London [2018]. All rights. reserved
Leighton House and Sambourne House
Leighton House and Sambourne are two extraordinary artists houses in our borough. Explore its unique interiors, collections and join the events programme for all.
Saatchi Gallery
Founded in 1985 to bring contemporary art to as wide an audience as possible by providing an innovative platform for emerging artists to show their work. The Gallery has hosted 15 out of the top 20 most visited exhibitions in London over the last five years, and has more followers on social media than any other museum in the world. Entry to all Saatchi Gallery’s exhibitions is free.
Shopping
Shopping
Our shopping centres range from international destinations to smaller, more quirky local centres and street markets.
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Churchill Arms
<div class='contentField'><p>Dripping in flowers and filled with Churchill memorabilia.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>119 Kensington Church St, Kensington, London W8 7LN</p>
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Chelsea Potter
<div class='contentField'><p>Traditional pub and famous 60s hang out.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>119 King's Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 4PL</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/greater-london/chelsea-potter/">Read more</a></div>
Scarsdale Tavern
<div class='contentField'><p>Local gastro pub</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>23A Edwardes Square, Kensington, London W8 6HE</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.scarsdaletavern.co.uk/">Read more</a></div>
Hansom Cab
<div class='contentField'><p>Local beer house.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>84-86 Earls Ct Rd, Kensington, London W8 6EG</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="http://thehansomcab.com/">Read more</a></div>
Sloane Place Bar
<div class='contentField'><p>Contemporary cocktail bar</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.sloaneplace.com/restaurant-bar/">Read more</a></div>
BAYSIXTY6
<div class='contentField'><p>This is probably the best skate park in the capital. Operating not-for-profit it runs a skate academy as well as providing top class facilities</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Bay 66, Acklam Road, London W10 5YU</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.baysixty6.com/find-us/">Read more</a></div>
Kensington Leisure Centre
<div class='contentField'><p>Provides an air-conditioned 120 station gym, three pools, spa, fitness studios, sports hall and café.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Silchester Rd, London W10 6EX</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/london/kensington-and-chelsea/kensington-leisure-centre/facilities">Read more</a></div>
Westway Sports Centre
<div class='contentField'><p>Football pitches, tennis courts, gym, indoor sports facilities and a climbing wall.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>1 Crowthorne Rd, London W10 6RP</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.everyoneactive.com/centre/westway-sports-fitness-centre/">Read more</a></div>
Chelsea Sports Centre
<div class='contentField'><p>Pool, fitness centre and studios, and sports pitches.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Chelsea Manor St, Chelsea, London SW3 5PL</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/london/kensington-and-chelsea/chelsea-sports-centre">Read more</a></div>
Princess Diana Memorial Playground
<div class='contentField'><p>Adventure playground based around a pirate ship.</p>
<p>Image © Royal Parks</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Broad Walk, London W2 4RU</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/kensington-gardens/things-to-see-and-do/diana-memorial-playground">Read more</a></div>
Holland Park Playground
<div class='contentField'><p>The adventure playground is closed for re-design until summer 2019. The new playground will feature a 25m zip wire, ten-person see-saw, 56m hill coaster, 110m of water channels,11-person dragon swinger.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>55 Abbotsbury Rd, Kensington, London W14 8EL</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/parks/holland-park">Read more</a></div>
Emslie Horniman’s Pleasance Playground
<div class='contentField'><p>Innovative children’s play area.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Big Green Gates North Kensington, 32 Southern Row, London W10 5AN</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/parks/emslie-hornimans-pleasance">Read more</a></div>
Virgin Active Gym
<div class='contentField'><p>Seven studios, a spa, café and lounge.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>3rd Floor, 17A Old Ct Pl, Kensington, London W8 4PL</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.virginactive.co.uk/clubs/kensington">Read more</a></div>
Anytime Fitness Gym Kensington
<div class='contentField'><p><span lang="">Located beneath the Royal Garden Hotel and open 24hrs.</span></p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Royal Garden Hotel, 2-24 Kensington High St, Kensington, London W8 4PT</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.anytimefitness.co.uk/gyms/uk-0029/london-greater-london-w8-4pt/">Read more</a></div>
Triyoga
<div class='contentField'><p>Classes, treatments, workshops and courses</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>372 King's Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 5UZ</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://triyoga.co.uk/">Read more</a></div>
Ceramica Blue
<div class='contentField'><p>Unique tableware and cookware shop</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>10 Blenheim Cres, London W11 1NN</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="http://www.ceramicablue.co.uk/">Read more</a></div>
Sir Plus
<div class='contentField'><p>Menswear, mostly made in the UK. The proprietor started with a Portobello Market stall, which he still runs on Fridays and Saturdays outside his shop.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p><span lang="">306A Portobello Rd, London W10 5TA</span></p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://sirplus.co.uk/">Read more</a></div>
Portobello Road
<div class='contentField'><p>The world’s best known street market operates mainly on Saturdays. The antiques section (stalls, arcades and shops) at the southern end of the market is the UK’s biggest antiques market. The new goods, fruit and vegetable section in the centre of the market, which operates Monday to Saturday (except Thursday afternoons), has lots of hot food stalls on Saturdays.</p>
<p>Image © Gunwoo Kim</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>259 Portobello Rd, London W11 1LT</p>
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Golborne Road Market
<div class='contentField'><p>Located at the northern end of Portobello Road. During the week the market offers mainly fruit, vegetables, takeaway food, and household goods. On Fridays and Saturdays the market comes alive with a busy second hand and bric-a-brac section.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Tavistock Rd, London W11 1AN</p>
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