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

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Serpentine Marathon 2018: Work Marathon

The 2018 Work Marathon will invite artists, sociologists, anthropologists, writers, musicians, architects, scientists and philosophers to address cultural, political, physical and environmental debates on the complex and timely question of work, labour, automation and leisure.

Serpentine Galleries

Exhibition Road Day of Design

A special event on Exhibition Road to celebrate 10 years of London Design Festival at the V&A. Bringing together events by Brompton Design District, Design Museum, Imperial, Natural History Museum, Science Museum & the V&A, this fun-filled day of design, workshops & talks for everyone.

Beazley Designs of the Year

Every year since 2008 hundreds of design experts from around the world nominate the most innovative and thought-provoking designs from the past 12 months. Discover this year’s top picks across fashion, architecture, digital, transport, product and graphic design.

Design Museum Kensington

12th Sept - 6th Jan 2019

Planet 2.0 - European Researchers' Night

Join over 200 scientists and find out how their research will transform our relationship with the Earth, and move us to Planet 2.0, where both people and planet thrive. Part of European Researchers' Night, this is a free event and offers you the chance to chat to scientists and uncover cutting-edge research.

Natural History Museum

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London Design Festival 2018

London Design Festival celebrates and promotes London as the design capital of the world. The Festival returns to venues and institutions across the city from 15-23 September 2018 including the Festival's hub, the V&A and also the Design Museum.

Open House 2018

Open House London is the world’s largest architecture festival, giving free public access to 800+ buildings, walks, talks and tours over one weekend in September each year. Find out which buildings are open in South Kensington.

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.

Out & About in South Kensington

South Kensington has plenty of great attractions for you to visit outside from boating on the Serpentine, walking tours around Albertopolis, the Princess Diana Memorial Fountain, ice cream in Kensington Gardens and 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.

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Win tickets to see The Wider Earth at the Natural History Museum

We have 4 tickets for a family or group to give away to see the European premiere of the award-winning drama, The Wider Earth, in a new theatre in the Jerwood Gallery at the Natural History Museum.

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

Some South Kensington 2018 soundbites

Find out what's been going on in some of the cultural and educational institutions in South Kensington. We have selected a few interesting snippets of research, events and awards that have been taking place!

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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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