Welcome to South Kensington

South Kensington is a district located in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in Greater London. It is known for its affluent residential areas, world-renowned museums, and prestigious educational institutions. The district is home to some of the most expensive properties in London, including grand Victorian townhouses and luxurious apartments. The area is also popular among tourists, who come to visit the museums and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the neighborhood.

One of the main attractions in South Kensington is the trio of museums known as the "Albertopolis." These museums include the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Natural History Museum, and the Science Museum. The Victoria and Albert Museum is the world's largest museum of decorative arts and design, while the Natural History Museum is famous for its dinosaur skeletons and other natural wonders. The Science Museum is dedicated to the history of science and technology and features interactive exhibits that are popular with visitors of all ages.

South Kensington is also home to some of the most prestigious educational institutions in the world. Imperial College London, one of the top-ranked universities in the UK, is located in the heart of the district. The Royal College of Art, the Royal College of Music, and the Royal Albert Hall are also located in South Kensington. The area is known for its intellectual and cultural vibrancy, with a diverse community of students, academics, and professionals from all over the world.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

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Wind: 8.7 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Queens Gate School Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mrs Amy Wallace	133 Queen's Gate Kensington Kensington Greater London SW7 5LE 02075893587
Glendower Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nina Kingsmill Moore	86/87 Queen's Gate South Kensington South Kensington Greater London SW7 5JX 02073701927 School Website
Lycee Francais Charles De Gaulle Other Independent School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Didier Devilard	35 Cromwell Road Kensington And Chelsea London Greater London SW7 2DG 02075846322 School Website
Mander Portman Woodward School Other Independent School Ages:14-20 Head Teacher Mr Steve Boyes	90-92 Queen's Gate Kensington And Chelsea London Greater London SW7 5AB 02078351355 School Website
Our Lady Of Victories Rc Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Chris Mc Philemy	Clareville Street Kensington And Chelsea London Greater London SW7 5AQ 02073734491 School Website
St Philips School Other Independent School Ages:7-13 Head Teacher Mr A Thomas	6 Wetherby Place Kensington And Chelsea London Greater London SW7 4NE 02073733944 School Website
Falkner House Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anita Griggs	19 Brechin Place Kensington And Chelsea London Greater London SW7 4QB 02073734501 School Website
Imperial College Of Science, Technology And Medicine Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Alice Gast	Exhibition Road South Kensington London SW7 2AZ 2075895111 School Website
Institute Of Cancer Research Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Paul Workman	Royal Cancer Hospital 237 Fulham Road London SW3 6JB 2073528133 School Website
Royal College Of Music Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Colin Lawson	Prince Consort Road London SW7 2BS 2075914300 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
West Brompton Old Brompton Road, Brompton, Greater London, SW5 9JX 0.92 Miles

Imperial Wharf Townmead Road, Chelsea, Greater London, SW6 2ZH 1.35 Miles

London Victoria Victoria Street, London, Greater London, SW1V 1JU 1.41 Miles

Kensington (Olympia) Olympia Way, Kensington, Greater London, W14 0NE 1.45 Miles

London Paddington Praed Street, London, Greater London, W2 1HQ 1.71 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Regent Carriage Services 020 7225 2370 3 Harrington Road, London, Greater London, SW7 3ES 0.05 Miles
Airport Connect 020 7584 3434 3 Harrington Road, London, Greater London, SW7 3ES 0.05 Miles
On Time Carriage Services 020 7589 1888 11 Harrington Rd, London, Greater London, SW7 3ES 0.05 Miles
Regent Caridge Services 07971 809510 3 Harrington Road, London, Greater London, SW7 3ES 0.05 Miles
Cars International Kensington 020 7591 0127 6 Kendrick Place Reece Mews, London, Greater London, SW7 3HE 0.08 Miles
Kensington Airport Cars 0871 996 6040 53 Cromwell Road, London, Greater London, SW7 2EH 0.09 Miles
Beaufort Cars 020 7228 9843 28 Old Brompton Road, London, Greater London, SW7 3DL 0.10 Miles
Battersea Reach Cars 020 7228 9843 28 Old Brompton Rd, London, Greater London, SW7 3DL 0.10 Miles
Coco Cars Express 020 7225 1767 70 Old Brompton Road, London, Greater London, SW7 3LQ 0.15 Miles
Beauchamp Car Services 020 7584 5282 38 Gloucester Road, London, Greater London, SW7 2SG 0.30 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Queensgate / St Augustines Church Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harrington Road / Norfolk Hotel Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
72 Queensgate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
99 Old Brompton Road Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
19 Cromwell Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
24 Onslow Gardens Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queensgate / Queensgate Place Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
118 Gloucester Road Fpo (L) Collection Today available until:15:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
118 Gloucester Road Fpo (R) Collection Today available until:15:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Thurloe Square / Opp V & A Museum Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
48 Fulham Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
25 Exhibition Road (R) Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
6 Roland Gardens Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
25 Exhibition Road (L) Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Imperial College Elvaston Place Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Stanhope Mews Surgery 020 78350400	7 Stanhope Mews West London SW7 5RB
Rosary Garden Surgery 020 73736557	45 Rosary Gardens London SW7 4NQ
The Surgery 020 75813040	7 Kynance Place Gloucester Road London SW7 4QS
Imperial College Health Centre 020 75846301	Imperial College Hth Ctr (Southside,Watts Way) 40 Princes Gardens London SW7 1LY
Emperor's Gate Centre For Health 020 72445670	First Floor 49 Emperor's Gate London SW7 4HJ

Local Stores

Earls Court
210-212 Earls Court Road
Earls Court, Kensington
London
Greater London
SW5 9QB
02073 702104
Store Website
0.71 miles

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SPAR - Hammersmith
77 Fulham Palace Road
Hammersmith
London
W6 8JA
0208 741 0632
Store Website
2.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Brompton Veterinary Clinic
90 Fulham Road London SW3 6HR 020 7225 2915 Website 0.31 miles
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Medivet Kensington 24 Hour
1 - 3 Gloucester Road Kensington London SW7 4PP Website 0.42 miles

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Ct Vets Chelsea
9A Lamont Road Chelsea London SW10 0HP 0.75 miles


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Abingdon Vet Centre
85 Earls Court Road London W8 6EF 020 7937 8215 reception@abingdonvets.co.uk Website 0.84 miles
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Waggin' Tails Chelsea Veterinary Clinic
364 Fulham Road London SW10 9UU 0.99 miles

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Medivet Belgravia Elizabeth Street
55 Elizabeth Street London SW1W 9PP 020 7730 9102 Belgravia.elizabeth.st@medivet.co.uk Website 1.14 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Battersea Park
A Short, Circular Walk In Battersea Park. Battersea Park Is A Large Victorian Park, Built Between 1854 And 1870. It Has A Riverside Promenade, A Large Lake, And Many Notable Trees And Ecological Areas. Lancashire SW11 4BE 1.65 miles Battersea Park Is On The South Side Of The River Thames, Between Albert Bridge And Chelsea Bridge.

Wormwood Scrubs
Open Space In London, Dogs Allowed Off Lead. Free Parking At Weekends. Wild Birds Can Be Seen At Sunrise And Sunset. Lovely Open Space For Dogs To Run Free. There Is Also A Very Small Dog Enclosure In The Park If Your Dog Can Not Be Let Of Lead But You Want Them To Have Some Time To Run Free. 233 Scrubs Ln White City London Lancashire W10 6AH 3.04 miles

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Primrose Hill
Hilly Walk In Primrose Hill Park, There Are Nearby Shops, Pubs And Pet Store On Regents Park Road. Take The Exit Where Regents Park Road And Primrose Hill Road Intersects. Dogs Are Allowed Off Lead Though Be Aware It Can Get Very Crowded On A Hot Summers Day. Nice Children's Playground Also In The Park. 2 Albert Terrace London Lancashire NW1 7SU 3.14 miles London, Nw1 7Su

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Brixton Windmill
A Small Local Park, All Fenced Off Except The Access Gate Which Is Easily Pushed Closed If You Have A Dog Who Might Run Out Of It. London Lancashire 3.64 miles A Nicely Sized Park, With Lots Of Different Sized Friendly Dogs Playing. On Sunny Days People Might Be Sunbathing Or Picnicking But Dogs Are The Majority Of Visitors. (During Half Term, There May Be Kids Activities In The Park Between 9.30Am And 4Pm.) It'S All Fenced In, Though The Entrance Gate Doesn'T Close On Its Own. It'S Fine For Dog Owners To Close This Over If It Is Wide Open.

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Regents Canal
Very Lovely For London Walk However Can Get Busy During Rush Hour With Bikes So Best Avoid These Times. I Say Early Morning Or Mid Afternoon. Regent'S Canal Lancashire 4.20 miles

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Hampstead Heath
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Hampstead Heath. Hampstead Heath Offers A Varied Collection Of Natural Habitats, Historical Features And Great Views. This Walking Route Lets You Explore These. Lancashire NW5 1NB 4.50 miles Located Just Four Miles From Trafalgar Square.

Weather Forecast

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