What to see and do in Kensington and Chelsea
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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Royal Court Theatre
<div class='contentField'><p>Specialises in new work by innovative authors and regularly gets rave reviews. It has a large café bar underneath Sloane Square that’s open to non-theatre goers.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Sloane Square, Chelsea, London SW1W 8AS</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://royalcourttheatre.com/">Read more</a></div>
Chelsea Theatre
<div class='contentField'><p>Closed for refurbishment until 30 September 2019. Part of the World’s End estate, this small theatre is dedicated to fostering new voices, Live Art and community workshops, activities and events.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>7, World's End Place, Chelsea, London SW10 0DR</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="http://www.chelseatheatre.org.uk/">Read more</a></div>
Print Room Coronet Theatre
<div class='contentField'><p>Presents theatre, dance, concerts, art exhibitions and a variety of multidisciplinary collaborations.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>103 Notting Hill Gate, Kensington, London W11 3LB</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.the-print-room.org/">Read more</a></div>
Drayton Arms Theatre
<div class='contentField'><p><span lang="">Professional fringe venue above the Drayton Arms pub.</span></p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>153 Old Brompton Rd, Kensington, London SW5 0LJ</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.thedraytonarmstheatre.co.uk/index.php">Read more</a></div>
Finborough Theatre
<div class='contentField'><p><span lang="">This tiny fringe theatre rediscovers forgotten plays and premiers new work.</span></p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>118 Finborough Rd, Kensington, London SW10 9ED</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.finboroughtheatre.co.uk/">Read more</a></div>
Gate Theatre
<div class='contentField'><p>Located over the Prince Albert pub, in Notting Hill Gate this is London's only producing theatre dedicated to international work.</p>
<p>Image Effigies of Wickedness production © Helen Murray</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>11 Pembridge Rd, Notting Hill, London W11 3HQ</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.gatetheatre.co.uk/">Read more</a></div>
SPID Theatre
<div class='contentField'><p>SPID (Social Political Innovative Direct) is an award winning youth charity specialising in high quality community art on council estates.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Kensal House Community Rooms, Kensal House Estate, Ladbroke Grove, London W10 5BQ</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="http://spidtheatre.com/">Read more</a></div>
Playground Theatre
<div class='contentField'><p>The Playground Theatre offers the latest drama, musical theatre, stand up comedians, festivals and performing arts.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="http://www.theplaygroundtheatre.london">Read more</a></div>
Michelin Building
<div class='contentField'><p>Former UK headquarters of the tyre company decorated with large stained glass windows and decorative tiles.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>81 Fulham Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 6RD</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://theargyllclub.com/office-locations/michelin-house">Read more</a></div>
Holy Trinity Sloane Square
<div class='contentField'><p><span lang="">A masterpiece of the Arts and Crafts movement.</span></p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Sloane St, Belgravia, London SW1X 9BZ</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="http://www.holytrinitysloanesquare.co.uk/">Read more</a></div>
Crosby Hall
<div class='contentField'><p>The only surviving Medieval merchant’s house in London. Once the home of Richard III, as Duke of Gloucester, later owned by Sir Thomas More. The hall was moved, stone by stone, from Bishopsgate to Chelsea in 1910 to make way for development. It is now a private residence.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, London SW3 5BB</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1358160">Read more</a></div>
Carlyle's House
<div class='contentField'><p>The former home of the Victorian historian and writer Thomas Carlyle. The house contains original furnishings, books, pictures and personal items. Open 2 March – 3 November in 2019.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>24 Cheyne Row, Chelsea, London SW3 5HL</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/carlyles-house">Read more</a></div>
Albert Bridge
<div class='contentField'><p><span lang="">London’s prettiest bridge, particularly at night.</span></p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Albert Bridge, London SW11 4PL</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/parking-transport-and-streets/your-streets/streetscape/street-projects/albert-bridge-restoration">Read more</a></div>
Trellick Tower
<div class='contentField'><p><span lang="">Erno Goldfinger’s iconic Brutalist apartment block.</span></p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>5 Golborne Rd, London W10 5PA</p>
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