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Kyoto Garden: Discover London’s Beautiful Japanese Garden

Can you believe that London’s very own Japanese-inspired Kyoto Garden lies within Kensington’s Holland Park?  As authentic as it gets without actually taking a trip to Japan, this park is a breath-taking space with a wonderful history to discover and plenty of wildlife to spot.  Taking a few hours to explore this peaceful garden is …

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The Natural History Museum’s Year’s Eve Party is Back to Bring in 2024 – Ready to Party With The Dinosaurs?

Looking for an original way to see out 2023 with a bang? How about a dinosaur boogie… and we aren’t talking about a dance with your dad. The Natural History Museum’s NYE party is back!  With 2024 zooming into sharp focus it’s time to start thinking about how you want to wave goodbye to 2023. …

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Get Your Skates On: Kensington Palace will Host The UK’s Biggest Ever Ice Rink This Year

Need space to skate? London will host the UK’s biggest ice rink this winter. As the winter zooms closer and closer, our minds tend to turn to one thing: Ice skating. London does it well, with rinks popping up all over the city. It seems this year though, Kensington Palace has decided to go one …

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Rule, Britannia! BBC Proms Returns to The Royal Albert Hall in 2023 With a Stellar Line-Up

The world’s greatest classical music festival returns to London this summer – these are The Proms events you do not want to miss. We don’t mean to brag, but London is a hella cool city.  Don’t believe us? Take the fact that the city has managed to take a series of classical music concerts (which …

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Time to Discover: The Albert Memorial

Strolling through Kensington Gardens, it’s impossible to miss the imposing structure of the Albert Memorial, gilt glistening against stone and sky. But what is really going on with its intricate design? And who was Albert anyway? Like many things in London, it’s easy to stop for a moment to admire the intricate work and then …

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The Kensington Cafe Guide: The Best Coffee Shops in Kensington

Looking for the best cafes and coffee shops in Kensington? Look no further. Here are 8 brilliant coffee shops you shouldn’t miss. Kensington is one of London’s most affluent areas, so it should come as no surprise that it is home to more than its fair share of stellar coffee shops.  Don’t miss this Kensington …

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Music, Memorabilia and More: The V&A is Opening a Huge David Bowie Exhibition in 2025

A monumental David Bowie exhibition is coming to the V&A’s new space. Never-before-seen projects and the Star Man’s most iconic outfits are just the tip of the iceberg. Good news, Bowie fans – the V&A has acquired a massive collection of David Bowie items, which it will put on display in a special new museum …

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22 Brilliant Things to do in Kensington

Kensington has a wealth of destinations for you to explore. From Museum Mile to handsome parks and gardens, these are the things to do in Kensington you shouldn’t miss.  Kensington’s reputation precedes it.  First up, there’s the trilogy of London’s most prestigious (and interesting) museums: the Victoria & Albert Museum, The Science Museum and the …

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Don’t Miss Donatello’s Incredible Sculptures at the V&A Next Month

The first major UK exhibition to explore the talents of Renaissance legend Donatello will open at the V&A next month. Donatello: Sculpting the Renaissance will open at the V&A Museum in February 2023. And it looks like an exhibition not to be missed – particularly if you’ve got an intense (albeit niche) interest in 15th …

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Best Hotels in Earl’s Court: Where to Stay in Earl’s Court

Looking for the best places to stay in Earl’s Court? Discover the top hotels in the area with this handy guide. Words by John Rogers Planning a trip to London and decided to bed down in Earl’s Court? An excellent choice, we must say. Although the exhibition centre and concert venue at Earl’s Court has …

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