Your Guide to Kensington

The Royal Borough of Kensington is an upscale area of London that offers plenty to see and do among its stately victorian buildings. The large area is split up into different areas including one of the most popular shopping streets in western London, Kensington High Street (Which is where you can find our office!), the cosmopolitan neighbourhood of Notting Hill, famous for the annual Notting Hill carnival, North Kensington with a diverse range of properties and of course the beautiful South Kensington.

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Interesting facts about Kensington, did you know:

• Kensington was granted the status of a Royal Borough after the death of Queen Victoria in 1901
• The fist sumo wrestling tournament to be held outside of Japan was at the Royal Albert Hall in Kensington.

• St Mary Abbots church on Kensington High Street has the tallest church spire in London 

• King William III and Queen Mary II were the first royals to live in Kensington 

Things to do in Kensington

For an overview of what the royal borough of Kensington has to offer, check out our previous article HERE. To gain a better overview of what you can do in Kensington we have put together a list of top things you must see, especially if you are planning on letting property here anytime soon:

Kensington Palace & Gardens

Set in Kensington Gardens, Kensington Palace is home a number of the royal family, including the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (William and Kate), his brother Harry and Meghan, as well as Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank. Of course the royal living quarters are not open to the public but the state rooms are so you can experience what it’s like inside this 17th century Palace. 

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Natural History Museum

Exhibiting a large range of natural artifacts, the Natural History Museum is located in the heart of Kensington. Discover the museums precious collections and uncover the history of life on earth! The Natural History museum is simple to get to, with local bus routes, car parking and even by the tube (Get off at the South Kensington station), this Kensington attraction is enjoyable for all the family!

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Hyde Park

Set in the heart of London and the largest of four royal parks, Hyde Park is the natural gem of Kensington. Unwind from the hustle and bustle of everyday London life and take a stroll through nature. 

Royal Albert Hall

The Royal Albert Hall in South Kensington hosts many concerts and live experiences with over 1.7 million people visiting every year. The hall is a registered charity with the purpose to promote art and science and preserve and maintain the Grade I listed building. In 2013 Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles attended a ceremony where the halls steps were renamed the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Steps. 

That’s not all! Kensington has so much to see and do, it’s will come as no surprise why many people choose to rent property in this ideal central location.