<div class='contentField'><p>A gift from the city of Kyoto, this tranquil kaiyushiki, or stroll garden, features a koi carp pond, a waterfall and stone lanterns set in a Japanese-style landscape.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>Holland Park, Holland Park Ave, Kensington, London W11 4UA</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/parks/holland-park">Read more</a></div>

<div class='contentField'><p>Holland Park contains areas of woodland, a Japanese garden, the Ice House Gallery, a sculpture garden, Holland Park Theatre. It is home to Opera Holland Park, and the <a href="https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/environmentandtransport/ecology.aspx">Ecology Centre</a>, which runs events and activities for children and young people.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>Ilchester Pl, Kensington, London W8 6LU</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/parks/holland-park">Read more</a></div>

<div class='contentField'><p>In the gardens of Kensington Palace you will find the famous Peter Pan statue and the <a href="https://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/kensington-gardens/things-to-see-and-do/diana-memorial-playground">Peter Pan themed playground</a> with a pirate ship and beach, created in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>London W2 2UH</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/kensington-gardens/about-kensington-gardens">Read more</a></div>

<div class='contentField'><p>The oldest botanic garden in London, it houses around 5,000 medicinal, herbal, edible and useful plants.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>Curators House, 66 Royal Hospital Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 4HS</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk/">Read more</a></div>

<div class='contentField'><p>A celebration of the high tide of the British Empire and commercial prosperity. It contains memorials to the great and the good including more Victoria Cross holders than anywhere else in the world and over 2,000 Chelsea Pensioners, and is a haven for wildlife.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>Fulham Rd, Kensington, London SW10 9UG</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/brompton-cemetery">Read more</a></div>

<div class='contentField'><p>This was the UK’s first purpose built cemetery. It was designed as park with graveled carriage drives and smaller paths to stroll along, and contains many ornate mausoleums.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>Harrow Rd, London W10 4RA</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="http://www.kensalgreen.co.uk/">Read more</a></div>

<div class='contentField'><p>Their largest store with a food court upstairs, hosts a range of events and tastings.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>63-97 Kensington High St, Kensington, London W8 5SE</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/whole-foods-market-uk-15888761191">Read more</a></div>

<div class='contentField'><p>Specialists in outdoor and winter sports clothing and equipment.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>188 Kensington High St, Kensington, London W8 7RG</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.snowandrock.com/stores/london-kensington.html">Read more</a></div>

<div class='contentField'><p>The UK’s largest independent travel company has a ‘drop–in’ travel clinic offering travel health advice and vaccinations.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>194 Kensington High St, Kensington, London W8 7RG</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.trailfinders.com/travel-centre/khs">Read more</a></div>

<div class='contentField'><p><span lang="">Staffed by artists, offering artist’s materials, workshops, events and advice on creative projects.</span></p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>220 Kensington High St, Kensington, London W8 7RG</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.cassart.co.uk/">Read more</a></div>

<div class='contentField'><p>Literary&nbsp;haven for locals and visitors.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>193 Kensington High St, Kensington, London W8 6SH</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.waterstones.com/bookshops/kensington">Read more</a></div>

<div class='contentField'><p>Run by professional makeup artists supplying the TV, film, fashion and theatre industries and sharing their expertise with the public.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>12 Kensington Church St, Kensington, London W8 4EP</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.gurumakeupemporium.com/">Read more</a></div>

<div class='contentField'><p>This creative crossing is designed by Kenya Hara for Japan House London. It takes inspiration from the character 'one' in Japanese and celebrates a refined subtlety and particular Japanese sense of beauty. It is part of the Council's Creative Kensington High Street project delivered in partnership with the Kensington Business Forum.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="/explore-kensington-and-chelsea/japan-house-creative-crossing" hreflang="en">Read more</a></div>

<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>

<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>

<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&nbsp;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> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://visitportobello.com/">Read more</a></div>

<div class='contentField'><p>Located at the northern end of Portobello Road. During the week the market offers mainly fruit, vegetables, takeaway food, and&nbsp;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> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://visitportobello.com/">Read more</a></div>