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

Discover amazing exhibitions, inspiring events and great places to eat

Welcome to London's home of science, arts and inspiration. Discovery is at the core of what happens here and there is so much to explore every day.

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Christmas in South Kensington

The ultimate collection of what to do this Christmas season. Be sure not to miss the fun and check out all the festive treats on offer!

Fill your stockings with treats from South Kensington

South Kensington's museums and galleries online and onsite shops are bursting with imaginative ideas for sustainable Christmas presents. But the best gift of all is an annual membership to one of our cultural venues

Great Exhibitions

South Kensington has some great exhibitions to enjoy. Marvel at stunning photography, explore the curious worlds of Alice and Wonderland, come face to face with Fantastic Beasts, celebrate the creativity of Amy Winehouse or find out more about removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Explore Online

Our cultural venues are open, but we still have a fantastic assortment of online tours, events and activities to keep you entertained at home. Here are some teasers to entice.

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Looking ahead to what's on in 2022...

As the year is drawing to a close, it is a great opportunity to take a look at ahead at some of the great exhibitions and events coming to South Kensington in 2022 - as well as some of this year's current highlights

Win 2 tickets to see Cirque du Soleil's LUZIA at the Royal Albert Hall

This winter sees the return of Cirque du Soleil at the Royal Albert Hall. and we have 2 tickets to giveaway to see the spectacular LUZIA, a waking dream of Mexico.

Win tickets to see the Nutcracker at the Royal Albert Hall

It’s not Christmas without The Nutcracker! The Royal Albert Hall is delighted to announce the return of Birmingham Royal Ballet’s festive favourite to their stage. To celebrate, we are giving away 2 pairs of tickets to performances on 31 Dec at 1pm & 4pm.

Win tickets for Christmas Carols at the Royal Albert Hall

The festive season returns to the Royal Albert Hall, after a year away and we are celebrating by giving away 2 pairs of tickets to the Christmas Carols on Wed 22 & Thur 23 Dec!

eat, meet & stay

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.

Working Together

We work together to promote and develop innovation and learning in arts and science and make this a great place to visit, work, live and study today and for generations to come.

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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.

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Natural History Museum

Science Museum

V&A

Royal Albert Hall

Imperial College London

Royal College of Music

Goethe-Institut

Institut français

Kensington Palace

Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Westminster City Council

Royal Commission for the Exhibition 1851

South Kensington Estates

The Royal Society of Sculptors

Japan House

Leighton House Museum

Royal College of Art

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