Things to Do in South Kensington, London London's museum quarter, where the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, and Victoria and Albert Museum line Exhibition Road within walking distance of the Royal Albert Hall.
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Royal Albert Hall ★ 4.8 · 47.9k★
One of Britain's great Victorian splendours, most famous for the Proms classical music festival.
Victoria and Albert Museum ★ 4.8 · 68.4k★
Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe.
Mon–Thu 10 AM – 5:45 PM
Fri 10 AM – 10 PM
Sat 10 AM – 5:45 PM
Sun 10 AM – 5:45 PM
Natural History Museum ★ 4.6 · 38.2k★
Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs.
Every day 10 AM – 5:50 PM
Science Museum ★ 4.6 · 76.8k★
A vast treasury of science & invention, famous for its state-of-the-art interactive exhibits.
Mon–Tue 10 AM – 6 PM
Wed Closed
Thu–Fri 10 AM – 6 PM
Sat 10 AM – 6 PM
Sun 10 AM – 6 PM
St Columba's Church, London ★ 4.6 · 185★
Church of Scotland parish church reconstructed in a modern style after destruction during WWII.
Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sat Closed
Sun 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
The Natural History Museum Shop ★ 4.7 · 2.7k
Nature inspired books, branded gifts and educational toys, including dinosaurs and wildlife prints.
Every day 10 AM – 5:30 PM
St Sarkis, Kensington
Armenian Apostolic church in the United Kingdom
Where to eat & drink in South Kensington
Dishoom Kensington ★ 4.8 · 17.2k· £20–60
A restaurant serving Bombay comfort food from breakfast to late night in a nostalgic Art Deco setting.
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 11 PM
Sat 9 AM – 11 PM
Sun 9 AM – 11 PM
Filo ★ 4.7 · 1.3k· £1–10
A coffee shop in South Kensington, London, offering a blend of Mediterranean and Levantine food and desserts, including pastries and baklava.
Every day 8 AM – 8 PM · $$$
Elystan Street is a neighbourhood restaurant, but as that neighbourhood is Chelsea, you can expect to find elegance and style in spades.
Stables Bar ★ 4.9 · 867· £20–70
Elegant, traditional bar serving cocktails and elevated pub fare at the Milestone Hotel.
Every day 10 AM – 11 PM
Teahouse ★ 4.9 · 443· £20–70
Mon 5 PM – 12 AM
Tue Closed
Wed–Thu 5 PM – 12 AM
Fri 5 PM – 1 AM
Sat 5 PM – 1 AM
Sun 5 PM – 12 AM
Faraya Restaurant ★ 4.9 · 1.7k· £20–30
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 11:30 PM
Sat 10 AM – 12 AM
Sun 10 AM – 11:30 PM
The Sushi Co - Kensington ★ 4.8 · 2.0k· £10–20
A sushi restaurant that sources high-quality ingredients for its live sushi kitchens, with a focus on environmental sustainability.
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 2 AM
Fri 11 AM – 4 AM
Sat 11 AM – 4 AM
Sun 11 AM – 2 AM
The Mantl ★ 4.7 · 2.5k· £20–80 per person
Turkish restaurant offering traditional cuisine & a 6-course taster menu in an easygoing setting.
Every day 12 PM – 11 PM
Honest Burgers South Kensington ★ 4.5 · 5.9k· £10–20
Mon 10:30 AM – 10 PM
Tue–Wed 10:30 AM – 11 PM
Thu–Fri 10:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Sat 10:30 AM – 11 PM
Sun 10:30 AM – 10 PM More about South Kensington Imperial College and a long-standing French community give the area a studious, cosmopolitan feel.
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