Japan House crossing

Kensington High Street

The Borough’s High Street and civic heart is a hub for culture, arts and design set between two beautiful parks - Holland Park and Kensington Gardens. It has fashion boutiques, bespoke travel agents and outdoor retailers, Japan House cultural centre, Kensington Palace, the Design Museum, Leighton House and 18 Stafford Terrace and a wide array of cafes and restaurants. Free Wi-Fi available – O2 Wi-Fi.

Peter Jones

<div class='contentField'><p>Chelsea’s department store, part of the John Lewis Partnership, stands at the beginning of King’s Road.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>Sloane Square, Chelsea, London SW1W 8EL</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.johnlewis.com/our-shops/peter-jones">Read more</a></div>

Antikbar

<div class='contentField'><p>Original vintage posters</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>404 King's Rd, Chelsea, London SW10 0LJ</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.antikbar.co.uk/">Read more</a></div>

Trotters

<div class='contentField'><p>Family owned business providing stylish /traditional children’s clothing.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>34 King's Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 4UD</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.trotters.co.uk/pages/kings-road-store">Read more</a></div>

Designers Guild

<div class='contentField'><p>Flagship store offering furnishing fabrics, wallcoverings, upholstery and bed and bath collections worldwide.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>King's Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 5EN</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.designersguild.com/">Read more</a></div>

Anthropologie

<div class='contentField'><p>Women’s clothing, accessories and home décor.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>131-141 King's Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 4PW</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.anthropologie.com/en-gb/stores/kings-rd-london">Read more</a></div>

Haines of Sloane Square

<div class='contentField'><p>London’s oldest news kiosk it’s been run by the same family for over 125 years, currently occupying a kiosk designed by Thomas Heatherwick.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>Sloane Square, Chelsea, London SW1W 8AL</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://hainesofsloanesquare.com/">Read more</a></div>

King's Road Curve

<div class='contentField'><p>Details of events in the smaller independent shops, art galleries, restaurants and bars at the western end of King’s Road.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>Chelsea, London SW10 0LJ</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://kingsroadcurve.wixsite.com/london">Read more</a></div>

Baar & Bass

<div class='contentField'><p>Luxury fashion and lifestyle boutique.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="http://baarandbass.com/">Read more</a></div>

Whole Foods Market

<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>

Snow and Rock

<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>

Trailfinders

<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>

Cass Art

<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>

Waterstones

<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>

Guru Makeup Emporium

<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>

Japan House Creative Crossing

<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>