Join one of our volunteer guides on this tour and discover the origins of the museum while learning about the fascinating treasures held in the V&A’s extensive collections.
The LookOut is an enclosed and flexible event space set within an acre of beautiful gardens in the heart of Hyde Park. A great venue for hosting conferences, private celebrations, press events and summer parties.
As part of our continued investment in facilities, the Royal College of Music is embarking on a major £40m project to create a range of new spaces, including new performance areas and public spaces. Currently they are not accepting commercial or external event bookings.
There is limited availability to hire the iconic auditorium but with a broad selection of event spaces outside the main auditorium, the Hall is the ideal venue to host daytime meetings or bespoke evening functions with capacities from 12 to 500 people.
Why not hop on a Santander bike and explore South Kensington - take a ride through the Parks, pass Kensington Palace, around the Serpentine and arrive at the Museums.
How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert features this spectacular follow-up presented in HD, with composer John Powell’s thrilling score performed live to picture by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra conducted by Ben Palmer, and accompanied by the London Voices.
Involving more than 120 artists, craftspeople and self-taught makers from across Japan, Hyakkō is a celebration of contemporary Japanese craft aesthetics.
One of the greatest city parks in the world covering 142 hectares with over 4,000 trees, a large lake, a meadow and further ornamental flower gardens, all here in the home of London’s arts and science district.
Discover the magic of Hyde Park on a self-guided walk, exploring its history, wildlife, and horticulture along the way.
From Christopher Nolan’s genre-defining Batman trilogy to his Oscar-winning epic Oppenheimer, experience a season of stunning IMAX 70mm film classics at the Science Museum this autumn.
Experience this fully immersive IMAX on one of the UK’s largest screens, featuring IMAX Laser 4K and 70mm projection. Enjoy scientific documentaries and the latest blockbusters.
The South Kensington Campus offers a diverse range of spaces, from grade II listed buildings to modern meeting spaces all in one great central location. From venues for conferences, meetings, training sessions to private parties, weddings, dinners and receptions.
Join celebrated Wes Anderson collaborators, graphic design director Erica Dorn and author and designer Annie Atkins, in conversation with Chief Curator Johanna Agerman Ross.
Learn German with a practical and focused programme taught by experienced instructors. The courses start in August and offer an effective way to improve language skills in a short period.
Hot on the heels of his sold out 2025 tour, comedian John Bishop is bringing his brand-new show, Let's Go Round Again to the Hall in spring 2027.
Marking 250 years since the birth of John Constable, this free display explores his collaboration with printmaker David Lucas in making the English Landscape print series and features Constable’s paintings alongside the prints they inspired.
Recharge and cool down in the heart of the V&A. A place for kids to paddle in the courtyard shallow pool or grab a drink while surrounded by summer planting and stunning Victorian architecture.
The boogie-woogie bash is back for 2026! Jools Holland returns to our stage for a roof-raising night of swing and soul.
KCMS returns to Leighton House with their 2025-26 series offering an exciting programme of music in Leighton’s studio, from piano, flute and violin recitals, to opera and song. This October, hear from the Zarek Trio - Mudlark! and in November, an evening of the finest piano solo and duo music.
The Broadwalk Cafe and Playcafe serves a great range of pizza, salads, wraps and sweet treats as well as a children's menu.
Formal avenues, magnificent trees, ornamental flower beds, and wildflower meadows outside Kensington Palace make this a stunning end to our trail as well as home to the Princess Diana Playground, the Italian Water Gardens and the Albert Memorial.
Kensington Palace Café is the perfect place to stop and relax for a quick bite or refreshment after a visit to the palace. Offers a range of hot drinks, refreshments, sandwiches and cakes. NGCI, vegan and vegetarian options available.
Knightsbridge Hotel is located in a tree-lined street just a short walk to Harrods and the V&A Museum, Natural History Museum and Hyde Park. There are 44 individually designed bedrooms and suites, as well as a drawing room and library serving afternoon tea all day long. The hotel provides 24 hour room service.
Enter now for your chance to win Kurt Cobain’s plectrum, used for the 1993 MTV Unplugged performance, and own a piece of rock history.
