Kensington Gardens has a range of little gardens within it, memorials like the Albert Memorial, cycling tracks, walking paths, ponds, and of course Kensington Palace!

Located within Kensington Gardens are the Serpentine Galleries, each connected by a bridge over the Serpentine Lake. If you’re into contemporary art, then this is definitely for you.

The museum holds collections from Victorian artists including paintings, drawings, and sculptures by Leighton. Wander around the immediate area which is surrounded by further studio houses for a feel of how the art community existed in Leighton’s time.

Get cultural at the V&A Museum
If art and design is your thing, so too is the V&A Museum in South Kensington. Collections of dresses and clothing, ceramics, photographs, paintings and so much more are available to view completely free of charge. Whilst the items themselves are certainly worthy of a few pictures, so too is the exterior of the building. Step outside of the V&A into The John Madejski Garden, grab a coffee, and relax by the pool as you take in your surroundings.

If you’re traveling with children in the summer, this is a great spot for them as they can paddle in the pool whilst you kick back, completely free. Equally as enchanting is the Courtyard, completely modern and a cool place to grab a few pictures.

If you’re looking for a weird or wonderful present for someone, or even a new gadget for yourself, you have to check out the gift shops. Due to their close proximity, the Science Museum and Natural History Museum make for a fun, easy and free day out in London.

Another beautiful, unique building in South Kensington is The Royal Albert Hall. Opened in 1871 by Queen Victoria, this distinctive grade I building is elegant both inside and out. Since opening, some of the world’s leading performers and artists have graced its stage and today it also hosts various big events in the British calendar such as awards evenings, concerts, opera, ballet and sports to name just a few!

If you’re not looking to splurge on an evening out but still want to see the Hall in all its stylish glory, you can book onto one of their tours online for a small fee and uncover some of the interesting secrets held behind the curtains – this place is seriously Instagram worthy! Or, why not check out what’s on and pop down – you might see a celebrity, or a hundred!

Walk with dinosaurs at the Natural History Museum, One of the most beautiful buildings in London, the Natural History Museum is a firm favourite with visitors of all ages. Over 80 million items are on display for your viewing and educational pleasure, including dinosaur and mammal skeletons, creepy crawlies and fossils to name but a few!

The NHS allows you to step into the shoes of the likes of Charles Darwin and David Attenborough. The Earth Galleries, accessible via an escalator that takes you high up into the heavens through the planet Earth, provides an earthquake simulator and an exciting insight into the power of Mother Nature. 

The gift shop is a must if you’re looking to take home a quintessentially British gift and, better still, you don’t need to pay the admission fee to pop into the shop! If you did want to splurge, you can book afternoon tea in the Pavilion, which is opposite the Sunken Garden: the location of Harry and Meghan’s engagement announcement. This really is a bucket list kind of thing, as you can’t have afternoon tea at any other royal residence in London.

The Park is surrounded by streets lined with grand Victorian Townhouses and once inside there is a nice wooded area to walk around as well as big sections of grass where on the weekend local teams play sport.

One of the most iconic streets in London, with a selection of hip boutiques and designer brands, the bright and bold travel from all over the globe to sample the sartorial delights of King’s Road. King’s Road has everything from household names every visitor will recognize to the more avant-garde and daring. Between King’s Road and nearby Fulham Road, there is a boutique to suit everyone’s style! A great range of French and Italian style bistros and bars are nestled comfortably among the stores, making this the perfect street for people watching, outfit devising and relaxing. A Cinema and stylish bars make this a trendy evening destination, with shops staying open late on Thursday evenings to accommodate even the most ambitious and energetic of shoppers.

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Buckingham Palace
Tower of London
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Madame Tussauds
London Eye.
Tower Bridge
Trafalgar Square
Parliament Square
Westminster Abbey
St James’ Palace
…. And more!

Kensington High Street is great for shopping and there is something for everyone!

There are lots of high street stores as well as designer stores and independent shops and what I love most is that they are all located in the old and beautiful buildings that line Kensington High Street.