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New Year Walks in South Kensington: Start the Year on the Right Foot

There’s no better way to kick off the January than with a refreshing walk, and South Kensington offers the perfect blend of nature, history, and culture for an inspiring winter stroll.

A South Kensington Christmas Story

From the popularisation of the Christmas tree to the first Christmas card ever sent, our South Kensington neighbourhood has had links to the festive season since the 1800s!

Last-Minute Gift Ideas from South Kensington

A day out is more than a gift – it’s a chance to make memories, spend some quality time together, and enjoy the festive season in one of London’s most exciting neighborhoods.

Your chance to win 2x tickets for the premiere of Cirque du Soleil's CORTEO at the Royal Albert Hall

To celebrate 40 years of dreaming the impossible, Cirque du Soleil returns to London in January 2025, with one of their most joyous and jubilant shows, CORTEO.

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!

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.
Image credit: ‘Cheeky Strawberry’, image courtesy of Katya Jeppesen Frank

Royal College of Art features at London Design Festival

The Royal College of Art will present a series of multidisciplinary events and displays for the 22nd edition of the London Design Festival!

Team London Ambassadors return to Exhibition Road

Team London Ambassadors return to Exhibition Road this summer to welcome visitors to the area. They will be here until 26th of August!

The Best Picnic Spots in South Kensington

South Kensington offers an array of hidden gems for a perfect picnic. Wherever you go, your picnic experience in South Kensington is sure to be memorable!

Discover South Kensington on the Bloomberg Connects app

Explore South Kensington with our digital guide to the area's cultural and educational venues and hightlights on Bloomberg Connect's free arts and culture app.

Summer Highlights in South Kensington

Summer is the perfect time to explore South Kensington so we have put together some seasonal highlights. Enjoy great exhibitions, interactive experiences, and music events across our cultural district.
Image credit: Brendan Foster

The Great Exhibition Road Festival

In June we welcomed the return of the Great Exhibition Road Festival - a celebration of arts and science from the cultural and educational organisations in South Kensingon.

Experience the Natural History Musuem's transformed gardens

Experience the transformed gardens at the Natural History Museum opened this Summer. The new gardens tell the story of change on our planet over time and allow visitors to explore the museum in new ways!

Sharing your views: Climate change in South Kensington

Do you care how climate change and nature loss affect South Kensington?  Earlier this summer we invited our local neighbourhood to share their views.

Discoveries and Innovations in South Kensington: Highlights from March

From the extraordinary cultural and educational institutions in South Kensington, we have put together some recent highlights of exciting discoveries, research, and news from the London's home of arts and science.