Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

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Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Hyde Park
Hyde Park
4.7 (97597 ratings)
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake.
London, United Kingdom
Park
Mentioned by London 4 days itinerary
The Best 4 Day London Itinerary For First Time Visitors
"Stop 1: Begin Day 2 Of Your London Itinerary At Hyde Park Head to the largest park in the UK first thing in the morning on the second day of your London itinerary. Hyde Park has such an array of sites and beauty that all who visit London must experience during their 4 day London itinerary. First, stop in at the Lido Café for a fresh pastry and barista-crafted latte."
Mentioned by LondonDucklings
27 Great Paddling Pools and Water Parks for Kids in London (2021)
"Currently, the newly developed “Elephant Springs” and the water jets next to More London by Tower Bridge are open. As mentioned above, the fountain court at Somerset House will open on July 15th. We will update this article as soon as we have more information about reopening London’s water play areas for kids."
Mentioned by Magento2 Store
The Best Parks In London | Big Bus Tours
"Hyde Park is another enormous park to explore, located right in the bustling centre of the city. The Royal Park was founded by Henry VIII in 1536 when he took the land from Westminster Abbey and used it as a hunting ground. It opened to the public in 1637 and has been popular with Londoners ever since."
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey
4.6 (33306 ratings)4.5 (21412 ratings)
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066.
20 Deans Yd, Westminster, London, SW1P 3PA, United Kingdom
ChurchSights & LandmarksAbbeyAnglican churchReligious institutionArchitectural BuildingsSacred & Religious SitesHistoric SitesHistory MuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Visit London
Cathedrals and churches in London
"A post shared by Constantine Konovalov (@ckonovalov) on Jun 12, 2017 at 2:01pm PDT. Be wowed by more than a thousand years of history at the world-famous Westminster Abbey. One of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in the United Kingdom, the London landmark began its life in 1245 and its history traces back to 10th-century Benedictine monks."
Mentioned by Reader's Digest Canada
50+ Must-See London Attractions
"If walls could talk, Westminster Abbey would have plenty to say!. The site of every coronation since 1066, this Gothic church is the final resting place for 17 monarchs, Sir Isaac Newton, Charles Dickens, Sir Laurence Olivier, and many, many others. It’s also a favourite for royal weddings—in 2011 Prince William married Kate Middleton here."
Mentioned by Museum Hack
Museums in London: The Complete List (2020
"The Westminster Abbey Museum, or The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries, sits 52 feet above the abbey floor in the 13th century triforium. Guests will take in incredible views of the abbey as they climb the Weston Tower to the museum. The secret space that houses the galleries was hidden for more than 700 years."
The Shard
The Shard
4.6 (25668 ratings)4 (97 ratings)
87-floor glass skyscraper with a jagged peak, with restaurants, offices, hotel and viewing platform.
32 London Bridge St, London, SE1 9SG, United Kingdom
LandmarkSights & LandmarksArchitectural Buildings
Mentioned by standard.co.uk
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"If unparalleled views are what you’re after, you’ll find them at the Shard’s Shangri-La hotel. Stretching 306 metres into the sky, the Shard is London’s tallest building and the Shangri-La occupies floors 34 to 52. With Borough Market, the Globe, Tate Modern and the Tower Bride close by, your days will easily fill with sightseeing but the hotel's rooms, with views across the city, will easily lure you back come nightfall – as will the hotel’s restaurant, Ting, which offers tasting menus starting from £55."
Mentioned by Reader's Digest Canada
50+ Must-See London Attractions
"Scraping the sky at 306 metres, western Europe’s tallest building boasts a high-end hotel, restaurants and bars and London’s highest viewing platform—an unobstructed 360-degree view stretching as far as 64 kilometres. Here are 12 more observation decks with thrilling views."
Mentioned by Visit London
Best architecture in London
"Renzo Piano, its designer, is said to have been inspired by London’s railway lines when building this 95-floor behemoth. Visit the viewing area at The Shard, The View from The Shard observatory, stay at the Shangri-La Hotel, or visit one of The Shard’s restaurants."
Tower of London
Tower of London
4.6 (73731 ratings)4.5 (58770 ratings)
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters.
St Katharine's & Wapping, London, EC3N 4AB, United Kingdom
CastleSights & LandmarksConference centerHistorical placeLandmarkHistoric SitesPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Globetotting
45 really fun things to do in London with kids
"The Tower of London is such a great place to visit with kids if they’re into learning about the history of London, castles and stories of kings and queens – including a bit of blood and gore!. Kids will be enthralled by the stories of the famous tower ravens, Henry the VIII and his many wives, the Guy Fawkes plot, the yeoman warders and Beefeaters with their pomp and ceremony. Save the best until last – the spectacular Crown Jewels including dazzling crowns and jewellery that are still in use today."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
Top things to do in London, England
"The unmissable Tower of London (actually a castle of 22 towers) offers a window into a gruesome and compelling history. A former royal residence, treasury, mint, armoury and zoo, it's perhaps now most remembered as the prison where a king, three queens and many nobles met their deaths. Come here to see the colourful Yeoman Warders (or Beefeaters), the spectacular Crown Jewels, the soothsaying ravens and armour fit for a very large king."
Mentioned by st-christophers.co.uk
Best Museums in London to Learn About British History
"Delve into British Royal history by exploring London’s Royal historic buildings. The Tower of London sits on the bank of the Thames, right by Tower Bridge and it’s an absolute must for history lovers in London. Look around the original structure where some of the most famous (and infamous) moments in British history took place."
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge
4.7 (108922 ratings)4.5 (34361 ratings)
Panoramic views from high level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery.
Tower Bridge Rd, London, SE1 2UP, United Kingdom
BridgeSights & LandmarksObservation Decks & TowersPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by London 5 days itinerary
5 Days in London: The Ultimate London Itinerary
"Day 1: Arrive in London, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour, the London EyeDay 2: Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Whitehall, Covent GardenDay 3: Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Borough Market, Tate Modern, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Sky GardenDay 4: National Gallery, Greenwich, Prime Meridian, Up at the O2Day 5: British Museum, Portobello Road Market, Victoria and Albert Museum, Harrod’s"
Mentioned by Museum Hack
Museums in London: The Complete List (2020
"The Bascule suspension bridge was built in the mid to late 1800s. It stands more than 200 feet tall and runs more than 800 feet long. The Tower Bridge Exhibition is in the bridge towers."
The Wiener Holocaust Library
The Wiener Holocaust Library
4.5 (13 ratings)4.5 (17 ratings)
29 Russell Square, London, WC1B 5DP, United Kingdom
LibrarySights & LandmarksEducational sitesHistory Museums
Mentioned by Museum Hack
Museums in London: The Complete List (2020
"The Wiener Library for the Study of the Holocaust and Genocide is the oldest organization in the world devoted to the study of the Holocaust. The Wiener Library was founded in 1933 to keep Jewish communities up to date on Nazi persecution. Later, it became a research institute and public access library following the end of World War II. The library today has an estimated 70,000 books, 2,000 document, 45,000 photographs and 3,000 periodicals."
Winn's Common
Winn's Common
4.3 (572 ratings)
Park featuring a playground and a paddling pool, plus basketball and large grassy lawns.
Winn Common Rd, London, SE18 1PF, United Kingdom
Park
Mentioned by LondonDucklings
27 Great Paddling Pools and Water Parks for Kids in London (2021)
"The mound is an extensive, flat, green grassland that’s perfect for sunbathing and walking. It is located east of Plumstead Common, so it is ideal for everyone in East London. Best of all, Winn’s Common boasts a beautiful shallow pool that can be used for paddling."
Davies Alpine House
Davies Alpine House
4.6 (177 ratings)
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Rd, Richmond, TW9 3AB, United Kingdom
Botanical garden
Mentioned by Viajario
Kew Garden, o Jardim Botânico Real
"The Davies Alpine House is a somewhat different greenhouse, it is quite long (16m) and high (10m) and was designed to provide ideal conditions, fresh with natural wind for the best conditions the mountain plants. The collection features a wide range of campanulas, dianthus, small ferns, helichrysum, small lavenders, primulas, saxifrage, thymus, tulips and verbascums along with lesser known species."
Mentioned by Google Arts & Culture
Step Outside: Kew Gardens
"Many of the plants at Kew couldn't survive in Britain's grey, damp climate. The Davies Alpine House supports those that thrive in dry, cool, windy conditions of mountainous areas such as succulents and campanulas,"
Eton College
Eton College
3.5 (329 ratings)4 (213 ratings)
Iconic Tudor-era boarding school with Gothic chapel, whose former pupils include 19 prime ministers.
Windsor, SL4 6DW, United Kingdom
CollegeSights & LandmarksBoarding schoolIndependent or preparatory schoolMusic schoolPublic educational institutionEducational sites
Spencer House
Spencer House
4.5 (227 ratings)4.5 (130 ratings)
Elegant city-bound mansion with lavish interiors and built by ancestors of Princess Diana.
27 St James's Pl, St. James's, London, SW1A 1NR, United Kingdom
Sights & LandmarksArt museumEvent venueHistorical landmarkArchitectural BuildingsHistoric Sites

Top Best Restaurants in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Camden Passage, Islington
Camden Passage, Islington
4.3 (299 ratings)4 (124 ratings)
Lively pedestrians-only street with antique stalls, shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes.
1 Camden Passage, London, N1 8EA, United Kingdom
Flea marketShoppingAntique storeCoffee storeJewelry storeRestaurantVintage clothing storeNeighborhoodsFlea & Street Markets
Tapas Brindisa Soho
Tapas Brindisa Soho
4.3 (747 ratings)
Regularly changing menu of tapas and regional specials made with carefully sourced ingredients.
46 Broadwick St, London, W1F 7AF, United Kingdom
Spanish restaurantBarEuropean restaurantRestaurantTapas restaurant
Mentioned by Time Out London
The best child-friendly restaurants in London
"Restaurants Spanish Chinatown. A tapas bar from the kings of imported Spanish provisions, Brindisa’s Soho canteen blends superb ingredients with impressively refined cooking. Just add an easy-going vibe, reasonable prices, inventive child-friendly finger food and sophisticated Iberian wines to keep the grown-ups on side."
Mentioned by BuzzFeed
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"This popular tapas restaurant has an outpost in Borough Market, dishing up their famous chorizo. The flavorful Spanish sausage is served in ciabatta with peppers, and is one of the tastiest street foods you can get in London. Where: Borough Market"
Mentioned by carnaby.co.uk
Restaurants
"Bustling Spanish Tapas restaurant serving a range of small plates including cured meat, cheese and fish from Spain's best producers."
Franco Manca
Franco Manca
4.4 (2309 ratings)
39 Maiden Ln, London, WC2E 7LJ, United Kingdom
Pizza restaurantItalian restaurantRestaurant

Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

OMNOM Restaurant
OMNOM Restaurant
4.7 (171 ratings)
Islington Square, 116N Upper St, London N1 1QP, United Kingdom
Vegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Persepolis
Persepolis
4.5 (733 ratings)
Funky, arty Persian grocery and craft store featuring an on-site cafe/deli with Middle Eastern fare.
28-30 Peckham High St, London, SE15 5DT, United Kingdom
Persian restaurantAsian grocery storeCafeDeliGrocery storeVegetarian restaurant
Café Piazza
Café Piazza
4.1 (492 ratings)
Vibrant, contemporary cafe in Hay's Galleria featuring modern European fare & outdoor seating.
18-19, Hays Galleria, Hay's Ln, London SE1 2HD, United Kingdom
Modern European restaurantBreakfast restaurantCafeVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurantWine bar

Best Asian Food Restaurants in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Wasabi Sushi & Bento
Wasabi Sushi & Bento
3.7 (381 ratings)
Light-filled, modern chain branch serving up bento boxes, sushi and hot Japanese dishes.
Unit 45 Waterloo Rd, London, SE1 8SW, United Kingdom
Japanese restaurantAsian restaurantTakeout RestaurantSushi restaurant
Mugen
Mugen
4.3 (254 ratings)
Contemporary Japanese restaurant with a sushi bar and traditional minimalist decor.
Unit 1, Dorrington House, 9-15 Leather Ln, London EC1N 7ST, United Kingdom
Japanese restaurantAsian restaurantBarRestaurantSushi restaurant
Needoo Grill
Needoo Grill
3.9 (1613 ratings)
Roomy BYO eatery with a Bollywood soundtrack, offering a variety of classic Punjabi cuisine.
87 New Rd, London, E1 1HH, United Kingdom
Pakistani restaurantGrillAsian restaurantFamily restaurantHalal restaurantIndian restaurantPunjabi restaurant

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

3.0 (118 reviews)
Albert Guest House
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$29 /night
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4.0 (275 reviews)
London Marriott Hotel Kensington
hotel
$189 /night
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Super 2 bed flat 10min to Wimbledon tennis courts
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$222.75 /night
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