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:
- Heathrow Airport (LHR), 11.2 mi (18.1 km) from Kensington
- London (LCY-London City), 10.5 mi (16.8 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
- Oxford Street
- O2 Arena
- Natural History Museum
- Westfield London Shopping Centre
- Kensington High Street
Other popular Kensington attractions
- ExCeL Exhibition Centre
- Leicester Square
- Kensington Church Street
- Design Museum
- Kensington Palace
