What's Kensington like?
People go to Kensington to see famous places such as Tower of London, as well as its many attractions such as Natural History Museum. Take time to enjoy the neighbourhood's museums and selection of cafes. Hyde Park and Oxford Street are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.
How to get to Kensington
Kensington is located 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from the heart of London.
Flying to:
- London (LCY-London City), 10.5 mi (16.8 km) from Kensington
- Heathrow Airport (LHR), 11.2 mi (18.1 km) from Kensington
- Gatwick Airport (LGW), 23.9 mi (38.4 km) from Kensington
Getting to Kensington on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- High Street Kensington Station
- Notting Hill Gate Underground Station
- Gloucester Road Underground Station
Things to see and do in and around Kensington
What to see in Kensington
- Hyde Park
- Piccadilly Circus
- Trafalgar Square
- Tower of London
- Wembley Stadium
Things to do in Kensington
- Natural History Museum
- Oxford Street
- O2 Arena
- Kensington High Street
- Royal Albert Hall
Other popular Kensington attractions
- ExCeL Exhibition Centre
- Westfield London Shopping Centre
- Leicester Square
- Westminster Abbey
- Covent Garden Market
