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

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New Year's Eve: Party Animals

Channel your inner-party animal and send off 2018 by dancing beneath the largest creature to have ever lived, hosted in collaboration with experiential events company It's Unknown. Pick up your drink before trying your luck at Musical Bingo, sampling edible insects, or having a hoot in the silent disco.

Natural History Museum

2001: Space Odyssey

Enjoy this sci-fi classic screened from a new 15/70mm print created by film director Christopher Nolan from original elements. Kubrick’s epic 2001: A Space Odyssey tells the story of our prehistoric past, space colonisation and the rise of mankind vs machine in a stunning display of music and motion.

Acoustic Lates at the Ice Rink

Join us for Acoustic Lates, live every Thursday evening in the Ice Rink Café Bar – brought to you by Ticketmaster. Come along to experience a showcase of emerging talent, while enjoying a mulled wine or glass of bubbles. This is a series of free events featuring artists to be announced.

Natural History Museum

South Ken Kids Festival

Prepare yourself for a brilliant selection of children’s writers and illustrators coming from both sides of the Channel to the Institut français, under the patronage of the marvellous Quentin Blake. The festival celebrates children’s writing, illustration, translation, and children’s books in all their glory.

Institut français

19th - 25th Nov

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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!

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.

A night out in London

From DJs, films, late night exhibitions, concerts, inspiring talks, immersive performances, sleepovers, Museum Lates, lectures - there is plenty to do here in South Kensington in the evening.

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Win a Family Ticket for Hyde Park Winter Wonderland

Discover South Kensington has a Family Ticket to give away for London’s spectacular free to enter Christmas destination - Hyde Park Winter Wonderland.

Win a pair of tickets to Cirque du Soleil’s TOTEM at the Royal Albert Hall

Win a pair of tickets to Cirque du Soleil’s TOTEM at the Royal Albert Hall in 2019. Totem takes you on a stunning journey into the Evolution of Mankind – from our original amphibian state to our ultimate quest for flight.

Win afternoon tea for 2 at the Royal Albert Hall and a tour of London's most iconic building

We have a treat lined up for a lucky winner this Autumn - afternoon tea at the Royal Albert Hall and a chance to take a peak inside this iconic building and the incredible auditorium.

V&A Cast Courts reopen in December after redevelopment

The V&A's iconic Cast Courts re-open in December, the only galleries that display the same breathtaking collection of inspiring objects, as when they originally opened in 1873.

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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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