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Japan House London - Stories

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Japan House London
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Japan House London invite you to explore the stories about Japanese cultures.including Japanese wine, a Bonsai guide, sake and more.

Japan House London - videos

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Japan House London
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Find out more about Japanese art and culture through a series of videos and interviews from the Japan House London.

Join the Friends of Leighton House Museum

Leighton House and Sambourne House
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A wonderful way to support Leighton House Museum is a Christmas gift for Join the Friends and enjoy free, unlimited access to their historic house and invitations to private views..

Kamitan Arts presents: The Kensington & Chelsea Poetry Fringe

June-July
Various times
South Kensington
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This year’s theme, Equity, celebrates community-led arts through poetry workshops, paid commissions for local marginalised poets, a Poetry Open-call, a borough-wide poetry trail, and vibrant recitations in local venues.

Kensington + Chelsea Art Week FRINGE

23rd - 29th June
Various times
Kensington
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Art Week 2025 is on pause, but due to popular demand, local creatives are hosting events across the borough to celebrate this vibrant part of London.

Kensington Garden cafes

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Kensington Gardens
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The Broadwalk Cafe and Playcafe serves a great range of pizza, salads, wraps and sweet treats as well as a children's menu.

Kensington Gardens

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Open from 6am
Kensington Gardens
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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 Classroom Resources

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Kensington Palace
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Plenty of exciting classroom resources and activities based around the Historic Royal Palaces, including a look at the Kensington Palace timeline and the royal family trees. Free to download.

Kensington Palace Pavilion

Daily
10am - 6pm
Kensington Palace
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One of the most elegant venues in London, with an outdoor terrace for fine days and beautiful views of the palace and its gardens.

Kensington Palace School Visit

Kensington Palace
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School groups are able to plan a self-led visit - check website for booking details and term dates. Schools can also book their group into one of a variety of fun school sessions, most running on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Kensington Palace Shop

Kensington Palace
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Give a gift to remember with an exquisite selection of wonderful history-inspired gifts. Explore thei exclusive range of gifts, souvenirs, jewellery and homeware inspired by this royal home.

Knightsbridge Hotel

Knightsbridge Hotel
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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.

Kurt Cobain Unplugged

3rd June - 18th Nov 2025
11am-4pm
Royal College of Music
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Experience rock history up close – see Kurt Cobain’s legendary Martin guitar on display for the first time in Europe. Reunited with his famous green cardigan from the MTV Unplugged performance, this exhibition celebrates the enduring influence of Kurt Cobain and Nirvana.

Kurt Cobain's Plectrum Prize Draw

Royal College of Music
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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.

La Médiathèque

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Institut français
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This is the largest French library in the UK, and also contains the Bibliothèque Quentin Blake, which is full of exciting and educational materials for children up to 12.

Learning resources at the Science Museum

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Science Museum
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This site brings together learning resources from their four Museums, including activities, games and videos. Browse all the resources and discover activities to support a range of curriculum topics for use in the classroom, in museum galleries and beyond.

Leighton House Gift Shop

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Leighton House and Sambourne House
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Leighton House museum's online shop has some of the best in contemporary design and artisan craft, their curated edit is inspired by the homes, work and collections of Frederic Leighton and Linley Sambourne.

Lessons in schools and online

The Royal Parks
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The Royal Parks Learning team offers an interactive learning experience whether in person or online.

Lie Down and Listen Experience

29th & 30th Aug
7pm - 8:30pm & 8am - 9:15am
Natural History Museum
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Join the Museum for a soothing, late summer sound healing and lying-down classical concert experience beneath Hope the blue whale.

Literary Haunts & Jaunts in the Park

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Kensington Gardens
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Explore the parks through the works of some famous writers - discover J M Barrie’s ultimate fancy, Peter Pan, walk in the steps of Virginia Woolf through Kensington Gardens, or visit the famous Speaker’s Corner, George Orwell’s ardent haunt.

London's secret gardens

Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea
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A suggested route where you can enjoy a ride through some of London's hidden gardens and get a glimpse of some of the Parks including Hyde Park along your way.

Lucian Freud’s Etchings: A Creative Collaboration

opens 22nd January
10am - 5.45pm
V&A South Kensington
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One of the foremost British artists of the 20th century, Lucian Freud is best known for his figurative paintings, but he also made many etchings, often of the subjects and sitters featured in his painted works. A selection of these intricate and intimate prints will be on display at the V&A South Kensington in 2024.

Magical mystery nature tour

Online and outside
Natural History Museum
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Boost your family's wellbeing with a magical mystery nature tour. Time in nature is essential for keeping us healthy and happy, even through winter's colder, darker months. Explore some of the key reasons why and venture out for some nature therapy.

Make & Meet

20th June
5:30pm-9pm
V&A South Kensington
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Join for an evening of connection and creative making. Make in the museum with free workshops, creative displays, free food, and free exhibition tickets.