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Discover South Kensington is an initiative of the Exhibition Road Cultural Group

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Photography Spotlight

The Photography Spotlight celebrates the opening of the V&A Photography Centre, home to the national collection of the art of photography. Enjoy a dynamic series of talks, workshops and special events, including an international two-day conference.

On til 27th Nov

Family Festival: Explorers and Discoveries

Join a free family festival to make your own incredible discoveries. Make your way around the Orange Zone and drop-in on games, shows and events that inspire and entertain. Kids can build giant skeletons, get hands-on with real ocean specimens or become wildlife detectives.

Natural History Museum

23rd - 25th Oct

We are Engineers Family Festival

Join us for a free family festival celebrating the exciting and diverse ways in which engineers change the world. Engineering is about more than just bridges and railway tracks. From buildings to body armour, engineers create amazing inventions to solve puzzling problems.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

See the world through a new lens. Now in its fifty-fourth year, Wildlife Photographer of the Year showcases extraordinary animal behaviour and the breathtaking diversity of life on Earth. Explore the world's best nature photography, exhibited on 100 exquisite light panels.

Natural History Museum

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The Student's South Kensington Bucket List

South Kensington is the ideal place to head for a low-budget day out, ideal for students. Take a look at our list of the essential events, exhibitions and cafes, and plan your perfect study break!

October Half Term

October half term in South Kensington has lots of great events for all the family from pop-up performances, drop-in workshops, ice skating, musical workshops, the Big Draw Festival, Halloween themed activities in Hyde Park, a family festival, great exhibitions and so much more...

Creative Quarter 2018

Creative Quarter is a day of free events in South Kensington offering thousands of students between the ages of 13 and 19 the chance to explore work in the creative industries and creative careers.

Music in South Kensington

For all music lovers, South Kensington has plenty to offer from masterclasses, percussion festivals, big bands, classical, world music, live orchestras, music for all the family and so much more.

Great Exhibitions

Great exhibitions in South Kensington, London. Experience the stories of ocean liners, see extraordinary art, marvel at stunning wildlife photography, explore the fashion of Princess Diana, walk amongst butterflies, celebrate the design of Ferraris and so much more.

Fun for the Kids

Explore and experiment - interactive activities for families - music, science, arts, performance, film, parks, playgrounds, simulators and so much more here in South Kensington.

Tours and Talks

Enjoy a talk, join a debate, take yourself on a tour or book into one of the guided tours in South Kensington.

A trip to the movies

Enjoy a trip to the movies in South Kensington from blockbusters, live orchestras, film festivals, IMAX screens to Sunday classics. There is something for everyone.

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Win 2 tickets for ice skating at NHM and a Winter Afternoon Tea at Scoff & Banter Kensington

Win a pair of tickets for the Natural History Museum's spectacular ice rink and a delicious winter afternoon tea in Scoff & Banter's contemporary restaurant.

The V&A Photography Centre Opens

V&A Photography Centre opens, more than doubling the space dedicated to photography and spanning four galleries. The new centre opened on 12th October with major new commissions and month-long Photography Spotlight.

The Royal Albert Hall's Stars

The unveiling of the Royal Albert Hall Stars – each featuring an engraved stone topped off with a brass star – are dedicated to key players in the building’s history, from its opening in 1871 to the present day.

Some furry new arrivals at the Natural History Museum

From today, you can see London's cutest lawnmowers in our Wildlife Garden. Greyface Dartmoor sheep have arrived from the London Wetland Centre, and they'll be here until the end of October

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Places to eat

There are plenty of delicious places to eat or enjoy a drink here in South Kensington - from cafes, bars, afternoon tea, cocktails, bars, indoor picnic spots to a weekly Farmer's market.

Places to meet

If you are looking to hire somewhere in South Kensington, London, whether it is for a conference, private party, meeting room, film location or wedding, there are some unique venues to consider. To make it easier to find, we have compiled a list of venues that are available in the area.

Places to stay

The cluster of world-leading cultural and educational organisations in South Kensington makes this a unique place to stay - with the Science Museum, Natural History Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum, Hyde Park and the Royal Albert Hall all within walking distance of each other.

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About Us

Discover South Kensington is an initiative of the Exhibition Road Cultural Group which brings together the leading cultural and educational organisations to promote innovation and learning. South Kensington is the home of science, arts and inspiration.

South Kensington Timeline

South Kensington has a rich history associated with royalty, arts and sciences. Sometimes known as Albertopolis, London's original cultural quarter is a legacy of the Great Exhibition of 1851 organised by Prince Albert. Find out more about our history through our timeline.

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Take a tour

One of the best ways to see South Kensington is to explore some of the amazing cultural venues within walking distance from each other. We have put together some suggested itineraries for you to explore – themed around art, science, royal connections, great days out with the kids, exploring the museums and so much more.

Our members

Natural History Museum

Royal Albert Hall

Imperial College London

Royal College of Music

Goethe-Institut

Institut français

Kensington Palace

Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

Serpentine Galleries

The Ismaili Centre

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Royal Commission for the Exhibition 1851

South Kensington Estates

The Royal Society of Sculptors

Leighton House Museum

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