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.
Eat and drink
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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>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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Colbert
<div class='contentField'><p>French style bistro</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>50-52 Sloane Square, Chelsea, London SW1W 8AX</p>
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Kipferl
<div class='contentField'><p>Austrian coffee house and restaurant</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>95 Golborne Rd, London W10 5NL</p>
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Fish restaurant and shop
<div class='contentField'><p>Kensington Place, 201 Kensington Church St, London, W8 7LX</p>
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Sloane Place Restaurant
<div class='contentField'><p>Relaxed all-day eating and drinking.</p>
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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 varied heritage.</p>
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The Cross
<div class='contentField'><p>One of the first London lifestyle boutiques, selling a mix of fashion, homeware, gifts and kidswear.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>141 Portland Rd, London W11 4LR</p>
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John Sandoe Books
<div class='contentField'><p>Independent bookseller</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>10 Blacklands Terrace, Chelsea, London SW3 2SR</p>
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Skillman and Sons
<div class='contentField'><p><span lang="">Traditional hardware store</span></p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>212 Kensington High St, Kensington, London W8 7RG</p>
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Bourbon Hanby
<div class='contentField'><p>Antiques emporium on King’s Road</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>151 Sydney St, Chelsea, London SW3 6NT</p>
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Kensington Church Street Antiques Dealers
<div class='contentField'><p>Index of the dealers, events and exhibitions.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Kensington Church Street, W8 4BH</p>
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Lidgate
<div class='contentField'><p>5th generation family butchers</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>110 Holland Park Ave, London W11 4UA</p>
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Portobello Road Antiques Dealers
<div class='contentField'><p>Located at the southern end of Portobello Road, some of the shops are actually extensive arcades with many individual dealers.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>111 Portobello Rd, London W11 2QB</p>
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Goldfinger Factory
<div class='contentField'><p>A design-led social enterprise that crafts sustainable high quality furniture and objects with a teaching academy for the local community.</p>
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Blanco & Gomez Wine Merchants
<div class='contentField'><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Independent World’s End wine merchants carrying wines from all over the world with a particular fondness for wines from lesser known grapes and regions. Most wines are from small producers who follow sustainable processes, some are certified organic and even biodynamic.</span></span></span></p>
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Clarendon Cross
<div class='contentField'><p>Boutiques, restaurants, pampering and pets</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Clarendon Cross, W11 4AP</p>
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Earl's Court
<div class='contentField'><p>Restaurants, cafes, pubs and fast food take aways. The area is undergoing significant change as the Exhibition Centre is redeveloped.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Earls Court, London SW5 9RF</p>
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Notting Hill Gate
<div class='contentField'><p>Boutiques and vintage clothing, antiques, cafes and restaurants.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p><span class="widget-pane-link" jsan="7.widget-pane-link" jstcache="676">London W11 3JS</span></p>
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Pavilion Road
<div class='contentField'><p>Artisan food and drink street</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Chelsea, London SW1X 0BP</p>
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Thackeray Street
<div class='contentField'><p>Eclectic mix of galleries, restaurants, cafes and specialist shops</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Kensington, London W8 5ET</p>
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Stratford Road
<div class='contentField'><p>Offering specialist retailers, restaurants and cafes.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Kensington, London W8 6QD</p>
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Holland Street / Kensington Church Walk
<div class='contentField'><p>Two tucked away streets of tiny boutiques and specialist shops.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Kensington, London W8 4NB</p>
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