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Historical gardens in South Kensington

170 years ago this month, Prince Albert's sat down in Osbourne House and created his vision for an arts and science district in South Kensington which led to the purchase of 87 acres of land which was an area of orchards, nurseries and market gardens.

South Ken winning teams revealed

The London Festival of Architecture and Discover South Kensington has announced the winning teams in the South Ken Green Trail design competition – a series of three ‘green interventions’ on Exhibition Road creating habitat to support biodiversity and the recovery of London’s arts and science district.

A South Kensington Christmas Story

From the popularisation of the Christmas tree to the first Christmas card ever sent, our South Kensington neighbourhood has had links to the festive season since the 1800s!

The Best Picnic Spots in South Kensington

South Kensington offers an array of hidden gems for a perfect picnic. Wherever you go, your picnic experience in South Kensington is sure to be memorable!

Last-Minute Gift Ideas from South Kensington

A day out is more than a gift – it’s a chance to make memories, spend some quality time together, and enjoy the festive season in one of London’s most exciting neighborhoods.

The Royal Parks collaborates with renowned illustrator Sir Quentin Blake

The world-famous illustrator, best known for illustrating his own books and those of Roald Dahl, has partnered with The Royal Parks charity to create illustrations in iconic London parks such as Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park.

The Natural History Museum to transform five-acre London gardens into an urban nature epicentre

The Natural History Museum has been given the go ahead from the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea to transform its five-acre gardens into an exemplar of urban wildlife research, conservation and awareness

Autumn Top Picks

Autumn is packed with exciting exhibitions, talks, and cultural events across South Kensington. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience the best of what South Ken has to offer!

Image credit: ‘Cheeky Strawberry’, image courtesy of Katya Jeppesen Frank

Royal College of Art features at London Design Festival

The Royal College of Art will present a series of multidisciplinary events and displays for the 22nd edition of the London Design Festival!

Team London Ambassadors return to Exhibition Road

Team London Ambassadors return to Exhibition Road this summer to welcome visitors to the area. They will be here until 26th of August!

Discover South Kensington on the Bloomberg Connects app

Explore South Kensington with our digital guide to the area's cultural and educational venues and hightlights on Bloomberg Connect's free arts and culture app.

Summer Highlights in South Kensington

Summer is the perfect time to explore South Kensington so we have put together some seasonal highlights. Enjoy great exhibitions, interactive experiences, and music events across our cultural district.

Image credit: Brendan Foster

The Great Exhibition Road Festival

In June we welcomed the return of the Great Exhibition Road Festival - a celebration of arts and science from the cultural and educational organisations in South Kensingon.

Win A Feast for 2 at Comptoir Libanais & Two Tickets to the V&A South Kensington

Win the ultimate Middle Eastern and North African feast at Comptoir Libanais, plus 2 tickets to the V&A South Kensington's exhibition The Great Mughals: Art, Architecture and Opulence!

Experience the Natural History Musuem's transformed gardens

Experience the transformed gardens at the Natural History Museum opened this Summer. The new gardens tell the story of change on our planet over time and allow visitors to explore the museum in new ways!

Sharing your views: Climate change in South Kensington

Do you care how climate change and nature loss affect South Kensington? Earlier this summer we invited our local neighbourhood to share their views.

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