Places of interests
Unique places with civic, cultural or religious significance.
Royal Hospital Chelsea
Home of the Chelsea Pensioners, the famous scarlet-coated veteran soldiers, for over 300 years. The Hospital is a grade I listed heritage site designed by Sir Christopher Wren and is open to visitors.
Image © Royal Hospital Chelsea
Japan House
A Japanese cultural centre on Kensington High Street, which is part of a global project led by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, offering an exhibition gallery, events space, a Japanese restaurant and thoughtfully curated Japanese products.
Image © Lee Mawdsley
Chelsea Old Town Hall
Grade II listed late Victorian building now used for a range of events and home to the iconic Chelsea Registry Office.
French Institute
Encourages cross-cultural exchange and presents the best of French culture, offering: French courses, film screenings, library collections, kids activities, festivals, talks and concerts.
Ismaili Centre
Home to the UK Ismaili Muslim community. In addition to a central prayer hall the centre also hosts exhibitions.
Kensington Town Hall
Designed by Sir Basil Spence, the main Council Building is used for conferences and events as well as Council business.
St Mary Abbots
Kensington’s ‘cathedral’ has the tallest church steeple in London, in addition to daily worship there are weekly concerts and regular talks and events.
The Brompton Oratory
Home to the Congregation of the Oratory of St Philip Neri in London, a community of priests founded in the sixteenth century. The Oratory also serves as a parish church in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster.
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