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World renowned theatres, fringe and community theatres.

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Chelsea Theatre

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.

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Gate Theatre

Located over the Prince Albert pub, in Notting Hill Gate this is London's only producing theatre dedicated to international work.

Image Effigies of Wickedness production © Helen Murray

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Japan House

<div class='contentField'><p>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.</p> <p>Image&nbsp;© Lee Mawdsley</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>101-111 Kensington High St, Kensington, London W8 5SA</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.japanhouselondon.uk/">Read more</a></div>

Royal Hospital Chelsea

<div class='contentField'><p>Home of the Chelsea Pensioners, the famous scarlet-coated veteran soldiers, for over 300 years. The Hospital is a grade&nbsp;I listed heritage site designed by Sir Christopher Wren and is open to visitors.</p> <p>Image © Royal Hospital Chelsea</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>Chelsea Bridge Rd, Belgravia, London SW3 4SR</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="http://www.chelsea-pensioners.co.uk/visit">Read more</a></div>

Chelsea Old Town Hall

<div class='contentField'><p>Grade II listed late Victorian building now used for a range of events and home to the iconic Chelsea Registry Office.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>Chelsea Old Town Hall, King's Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 5EE</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.rbkc.gov.uk">Read more</a></div>

French Institute

<div class='contentField'><p>Encourages cross-cultural exchange and presents the best of French culture, offering: French courses, film screenings, library collections, kids activities, festivals, talks and concerts.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>17 Queensbery Pl, Kensington, London SW7 2DT</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.institut-francais.org.uk/">Read more</a></div>

Ismaili Centre

<div class='contentField'><p>Home to the UK Ismaili Muslim community. In addition to a central prayer hall the centre also hosts exhibitions.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>1-7 Cromwell Gardens, Kensington, London SW7 2SL</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://the.ismaili/ismailicentres/london/architecture-london">Read more</a></div>

Kensington Town Hall

<div class='contentField'><p>Designed by Sir Basil Spence, the main Council Building is used for conferences and events as well as Council business.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>Hornton St, Kensington, London W8 7NX</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/">Read more</a></div>

St Mary Abbots

<div class='contentField'><p>Kensington’s ‘cathedral’ has the tallest church steeple in London, in addition to daily worship there are weekly concerts and regular talks and events.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>Kensington Church St, Kensington, London W8 4LA</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="http://www.smaw8.org/">Read more</a></div>

The Brompton Oratory

<div class='contentField'><p>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.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>Brompton Rd, Knightsbridge, London SW7 2RP</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.bromptonoratory.co.uk/#about">Read more</a></div>

Kensington Central Library

<div class='contentField'><p>The Borough’s main public library provides extensive facilities and services including large local studies and biography sections. It holds regular events and activities and provides free internet and WiFi.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>12 Phillimore Walk, Kensington, London W8 7RX</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/libraries">Read more</a></div>

Chelsea Library

<div class='contentField'><p>In addition to the expected services and facilities this library has co-working space and an extensive costume and fashion collection reflecting the major fashion movements that started in the King’s Road. It is the only library in the borough open on Sundays.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>Chelsea Old Town Hall, King's Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 5EZ</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/libraries">Read more</a></div>

Brompton Library

<div class='contentField'><p>In addition to the expected services and facilities, the library has community space available for hire and co-working space for small businesses.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>210 Old Brompton Rd, Kensington, London SW5 0BS</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/libraries">Read more</a></div>

Kensal Library

<div class='contentField'><p>Much used by children, this is a true community library holding popular health and hobbies events as well as offering public internet and WiFi.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>20 Golborne Rd, London W10 5PF</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/libraries">Read more</a></div>

North Kensington Library

<div class='contentField'><p>London’s oldest library has a thriving children’s library on the lower ground floor, a dedicated IT suite on the first floor with study space, all the expected library services, and a well-used space for community organisations and adult learning.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>108 Ladbroke Grove, Notting Hill, London W11 1PZ</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/libraries">Read more</a></div>

Notting Hill Gate Library

<div class='contentField'><p>Just opposite the start of the Portobello Road market, the library offers a selection of services and facilities, free internet and WiFi, and limited study space. There is co-working space in the basement.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>1 Pembridge Square, Notting Hill, London W2 4EW</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/libraries">Read more</a></div>