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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.

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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.

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Shopping

Shopping

Our shopping centres range from international destinations to smaller, more quirky local centres and street markets.

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Eat and drink

Where to Stay

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Bluebird Restaurant

<div class='contentField'><p>Modern European restaurant in a converted art deco garage.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>350 King's Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 5UU</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.bluebird-restaurant.co.uk/">Read more</a></div>

Bibendum

<div class='contentField'><p>French restaurant in the Michelin Building. Bibendum is the name of the Michelin man.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>Michelin House, 81 Fulham Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 6RD</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="http://bibendum.co.uk/">Read more</a></div>

Maggie Jones

<div class='contentField'><p>A favourite of the late Princess Margaret – hence the name</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>6 Old Ct Pl, Kensington, London W8 4PL</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="http://www.maggie-jones.co.uk/">Read more</a></div>

Kensington Place

<div class='contentField'><p>Fish restaurant and shop</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>201-209 Kensington Church St, Kensington, London W8 7LX</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.kensingtonplace-restaurant.co.uk/at/">Read more</a></div>

The Ivy Chelsea Garden

<div class='contentField'><p>Relaxed all day dining</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>195 -197 King's Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 5EQ</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://theivychelseagarden.com/">Read more</a></div>

Colbert

<div class='contentField'><p>French style bistro</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>50-52 Sloane Square, Chelsea, London SW1W 8AX</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.colbertchelsea.com/">Read more</a></div>

Kipferl

<div class='contentField'><p>Austrian coffee house and restaurant</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>95 Golborne Rd, London W10 5NL</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="http://www.kipferl.co.uk/">Read more</a></div>

Fish restaurant and shop

<div class='contentField'><p>Kensington Place, 201 Kensington Church St, London, W8 7LX</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.kensingtonplace-restaurant.co.uk/at/">Read more</a></div>

Sloane Place Restaurant

<div class='contentField'><p>Relaxed all-day eating and drinking.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.sloaneplace.com/restaurant-bar/">Read more</a></div>

Panella

<div class='contentField'><p>Panella London is the creation of a married couple hailing from Palermo, serving Sicilian cuisine that reflects its rich and&nbsp;varied heritage.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="http://panellalondon.com/">Read more</a></div>