Discover South Kensington - Discover South Kensington

the home of science, arts and inspiration

Discover amazing exhibitions, inspiring events and great places to eat

South Kensington Zero Emissions Nature Positive (ZEN+) Programme is our innovative neighbourhood response to the climate and biodiversity crisis. Visit our dedicated website for more information.

Discover South Kensington via the free Bloomberg Connects digital guide - the free arts and culture app.

Explore South Kensington on foot and discover the history of the area that connects London's home of arts and science.

Welcome to London's home of science, arts and inspiration. Discovery is at the core of what happens here and there is so much to explore every day.

There are plenty of delicious places to eat or enjoy a drink here in South Kensington - from cafes, bars, afternoon tea, cocktails, bars or indoor picnic spots

top picks

Looks Delicious! Exploring Japan’s Food Replica Culture

Take a mouth-watering journey through the uniquely Japanese phenomenon of shokuhin sanpuru – the unexpectedly realistic food replicas displayed in front of restaurants across Japan.

Japan House London

2nd Oct- 16th Feb 2025

Leighton and Landscape: Impressions from Nature

An exhibition devoted to Frederic Leighton's plein air paintings and an opportunity to see the Victorian artist in a new light exploring his lifelong passion for travel which influenced his practice and vision for the house.

Leighton House and Sambourne House Museum

16th Nov - 27th April 2025

South Ken Kids Festival

The South Ken Kids Festival is back for its 27th edition! This year, the Institut français welcomes some of the most talented children’s writers and illustrators from both sides of the Channel and beyond!

Institut français

18th - 24th Nov

Christmas at the Royal Albert Hall

Find out what's on at London's most iconic music venue this Christmas!

Royal Albert Hall

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Great Exhibitions

See an exhibition in our cultural & educational venues covering art, photography, design, music, history, science and so much more.

Free Events in South Kensington

From guided tours through the galleries, self-led walks, free displays and galleries covering art, science, design and more.

Fun for the Kids

Enjoy activities for all the family from music, science, arts, performance, film, parks, playgrounds, interactive galleries & so much more.

Christmas in South Kensington

Bring your family and friends to South Kensington for a magical festive experience. From Christmas carols, seasonal movies, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, fantastic exhibitions, and so much more.

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South Ken's Christmas Highlights

Embark on a festive journey in South Kensington and discover some standout highlights of the season with our list of festive favourites!

Win a Meal for 2 at Byron Burgers & 2x Tickets to Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Byron Burgers and Discover South Kensington are giving away a meal for two together with a pair of tickets to Wildlife Photographer of the Year at the Natural History Museum.

Autumn Top Picks

Autumn is packed with exciting exhibitions, talks, and cultural events across South Kensington. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience the best of what South Ken has to offer!

A Students Guide to South Ken

Explore free museums, unwind in beautiful parks, or discover unique finds at local markets—all without breaking the bank.

eat, meet & stay

Places to eat

There are plenty of delicious places to eat or enjoy a drink here in South Kensington - from cafes, bars, afternoon tea, cocktails bars, indoor picnic spots to a weekly Farmer's market.

Places to meet

If you are looking to hire somewhere in South Kensington, London, whether it is for a conference, private party, meeting room, film location or wedding, there are some unique venues to consider. To make it easier to find, we have compiled a list of venues that are available in the area.

Places to stay

Our cluster of world-leading cultural & educational organisations makes this a unique place to stay - with the Science Museum, Natural History Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum, & the Royal Albert Hall all within walking distance of each other.

Our Story

South Ken ZEN+

South Ken ZEN+ is our collective response to the climate and biodiversity crisis. With the parallel aims of becoming a zero emissions (ZE) and nature positive (N+) neighbourhood, South Ken ZEN+ is an ambitious programme to accelerate action in response to the greatest challenge of our age.

The Great Exhibition Road Festival

If you joined us at the Great Exhibition Road Festival 2024, we would love to know what you thought via a short survey. Save the date for next year's Festival which is 7th & 8th June 2025.

Working Together

We work together to promote and develop innovation and learning in arts and science and make this a great place to visit, work, live and study today and for generations to come.

find your way on foot

Explore a network of quiet walking routes to and around South Kensington

South Kensington Trails

To help you plan a great day out in South Kensington, we have created some trails for you to explore – from days out with the kids, discovering hidden gems, strolling through the parks, delving into the extraordinary museum collections and so much more.

Our members

Natural History Museum

V&A South Kensington

Royal Albert Hall

Imperial College London

Royal College of Music

Goethe-Institut

Institut français

Kensington Palace

Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

The Ismaili Centre

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Westminster City Council

Royal Commission for the Exhibition 1851

South Kensington Estates

The Royal Society of Sculptors

Japan House London

Leighton House and Sambourne House Museum

Royal College of Art

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