West Kensington Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Hyde Park
Once the private hunting grounds of a king, London's most famous park is today a place where everyone can enjoy gardens, monuments and music performances.
Buckingham Palace
Explore the magnificent royal residence, home to Queen Elizabeth II.
Big Ben
Since first sounding in 1859, Big Ben has been one of the most treasured symbols of Britain.
Tower Bridge
This world-famous landmark is at the heart of modern London life, and a testament to the city’s rich engineering and commercial history.
O2 Arena
Attend music and sports events, see a movie or go bowling in one of the busiest arenas in the world, situated inside this iconic dome by the River Thames.
Piccadilly Circus
Soak up the buzzing atmosphere of Piccadilly Circus, right at the heart of London’s most exciting entertainment district.
Activities
Sherlock: The Official Live Game
London Eye Experience Tickets
Westminster Abbey Tickets
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Other neighbourhoods around West Kensington
Kensington
Hyde Park and Kensington High Street are a few top attractions in Kensington. Hop around the city on the metro at High Street Kensington Station or Notting Hill Gate Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, beautiful gardens and charming cafes.
Hammersmith and Fulham
Hammersmith and Fulham is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Westfield London Shopping Centre and Kensington High Street. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Goldhawk Road Underground Station or Hammersmith Station.
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Known for its fascinating museums and beautiful gardens, there's plenty to explore in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Check out top attractions like Natural History Museum and Kensington High Street, and jump on the metro at South Kensington Underground Station or Gloucester Road Underground Station to see more of the city.
Paddington
Queensway and Alexander Fleming Laboratory Museum are top sights in Paddington, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Paddington Underground Station or Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station to see more sights in the area.
Victoria
The interesting museums and stunning river views are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Victoria Palace Theatre or Apollo Victoria Theatre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Victoria Underground Station to get around town.
Mayfair
Travellers love Mayfair for its popular shops, and you can see more of London by jumping on the metro at Bond Street Underground Station or Bond Street (Elizabeth Line) Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Oxford Street and Berkeley Square.
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- More holiday ideas
- Hyde Park
- Buckingham Palace
- Big Ben
- Tower Bridge
- O2 Arena
- Piccadilly Circus
- Tower of London
- London Eye
- Wembley Stadium
- The British Museum
- London Bridge
- Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
- Trafalgar Square
- Leicester Square
- Marble Arch
- Windsor Castle
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- Oxford Street
- The Shard
- Westminster Abbey
- Westfield London Shopping Centre
- Royal Albert Hall
- Natural History Museum
- Finsbury Park
- Liverpool Street
- Kensington High Street
- Russell Square
- Hampton Court Palace
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- London City Centre Hotels
- Kensington Hotels
- Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Hotels
- Hammersmith and Fulham Hotels
- Hammersmith Hotels
- Shepherd's Bush Hotels
- Fulham Hotels
- Holland Park Hotels
- Abingdon Hotels
- Fulham Broadway Hotels
- Redcliffe Hotels
- Avonmore and Brook Green Hotels
- Addison Hotels
- North End Hotels