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The Nue Black Aesthetic

6 Nov 2026 – 8th Aug 2027
Mon to Thur: 10 am – 5 pm; Fri to Sun: 10 am – 6 pm
Design Museum
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This major exhibition celebrates contemporary Black designers who are reshaping the British design landscape. Discover works spanning furniture, architecture, fashion, and installation, exploring identity, culture, community, and more.

Image credit: Historic Royal Palaces / Alex Rory Jacobs

The Orangery Restaurant

Daily
10am - 6pm
Kensington Palace
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After major conservation work, the 18th-century Orangery at Kensington Palace has reopened its doors. Visit the iconic restaurant in a stunning setting for an elegant lunch or an indulgent afternoon tea.

The Pelham London – Starhotels Collezione

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The Pelham
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The Pelham is an elegant boutique hotel in the heart of South Kensington. It has the aristocratic atmosphere of a London townhouse and its interiors are a romantic mix of elegant patterns and rich tones, complemented by the warm welcome and flawless service of a noble residence.

The Queen's State Apartments

Wed - Sun
10 am - 6 pm from Mar to Oct; 10 am - 4 pm from Nov to Feb
Kensington Palace
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Explore these intimate rooms created for Queen Mary II. The Queen's apartments were where Mary, and later royal consorts, lived. This is where they had their bedroom, took their meals, entertained their friends and distinguished guests, and relaxed.

The Rembrandt

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The Rembrandt
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The Rembrandt is a four-star hotel bursting with culture and history. The beautifully modernised Edwardian rooms were originally apartments for Harrods. The Rembrandt also boasts modern event suites, a stylish restaurant, plus Aquilla Health and Fitness featuring an indoor pool.

The Royal Parks: EYFS

The Royal Parks
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The early years foundation stage (EYFS) sessions at the Hyde Park Learning Centre bring learning to life for children up to five years old.

The Royal Parks: Post-16 (KS5)

The Royal Parks
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The Hyde Park Learning Centre provides the perfect base for A-level and International Baccalaureate fieldwork.

The Royal Parks: Primary (KS1 & KS2)

The Royal Parks
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Whether you want to bring your group to the park or take part from your classroom, give your students a live experience that will inspire and engage them.

The Royal Parks: Secondary (KS3 & KS4)

The Royal Parks
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Inspire your secondary school students! The Hyde Park Learning Centre and surrounding habitats offer inspiring learning for your students.

The Sleeping Beauty

25th-28th June
2:00pm, 2:30pm, 7:00pm & 7:30pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s exquisite production of The Sleeping Beauty comes to the Royal Albert Hall for the first time.

The Space Show

Until 12th July 2026
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Science Museum
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Science Museum Mission Control has a problem and only you can help us solve it! We’ll need to test, experiment and work together to help the future of space travel.

The Sunken Garden

Wed - Sun
9.30-17.45
Kensington Palace
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The beautiful Sunken Garden was planted in 1908, transforming part of the gardens previously occupied by potting sheds into a tranquil ornamental garden. Today, the garden continues the tradition of rotational flower displays in the spring and summer.

The Vanderbilt Hotel

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The Vanderbilt
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The 4-star Vanderbilt hotel is a 19th century, Grade II listed townhouse situated on Cromwell Road. Combining historical features with modern style, the beautiful bedrooms and Italian marble bathrooms all boast individual layouts, thanks to the building’s history.

Theatre & Performance

Daily
Mon to Sun: 10 am - 5.45 pm; Fri: 10 am – 10 pm
V&A South Kensington
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The collection explores the history and current practice of UK performing arts, including drama, dance, opera, circus, puppetry, comedy, musical theatre, costume, set design, and more.

Themed Stories from the Archive Tour

Dates & times vary
Royal Albert Hall
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Explore the Royal Albert Hall archive through a different lens with Themed Stories from the Archive tours. These special edition tours will focus on a topic that has shaped the Hall's history including Black Women on Stage, Film, Pride, South Asian Music and Suffrage.

Tour: Fashion - Dress and Style

Until 31st Dec 2026
12.30 - 1.15 pm
V&A South Kensington
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Join volunteer guides and discover the fascinating garments and fashion-related objects that help shape the V&A’s rich collection.

Tour: Theatre and Performance

Until 31st Dec 2026
2.30 - 3.15 pm
V&A South Kensington
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Discover highlights from the museum's renowned Theatre and Performance collections in this guided tour

Under 30s ticket offers

Royal Albert Hall
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The Royal Albert Hall are launching a brand new ticket scheme for audience members aged 30 and under. If you're aged 30 or under, you can access £20 tickets for some of their amazing concerts!

Unseen by Design: Representation, Belonging and the Cultural Void

28th April 2026
7 pm - 8.20 pm
Design Museum
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Join designer Simone Brewster in conversation with founder of A Vibe Called Tech, Charlene Prempeh, artist Joy Yamusangie, and architect Thomas Aquilina, exploring how design can tackle historical erasure and open spaces for representation, presence, belonging, and cultural visibility.

V&A Café

Daily
10 am - 5 pm
V&A South Kensington
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Enjoy a wide selection of freshly prepared food and drink in a choice of exceptional spaces – the world's oldest museum restaurant with its beautifully designed period rooms, or our Garden Cafe.

V&A Collections: South Asia

Daily
Daily: 10 am- 5.45 pm; Friday: 10 am – 10 pm
V&A South Kensington
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The collections from South and South-East Asia comprise nearly 60,000 objects, including about 10,000 textiles and 6,000 paintings covering the Indian subcontinent south of the Himalayas, including India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan.

V&A Photography Centre

Daily
Mon to Sun: 10 am - 5.45 pm; Fri: 10 am – 10 pm
V&A South Kensington
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The Photography Centre showcases over 600 captivating images, from some of the oldest known photographs to modern masters, forming one of the world’s most significant collections since 1852.

V&A Shop

V&A South Kensington
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Classic British art and design gifts, prints and books in an iconic decorative arts museum shop.

V&A trail: Explore as a family

Daily
Mon - Sun: 10 am - 5.45 pm; Fri: 10 am – 10 pm
V&A South Kensington
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This trail explores V&A South Kensington galleries, revealing centuries-old objects, hidden meanings in art, and museum wonders - from emperors’ thrones and dragons to plaster casts and wigs.