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Discover South Kensington intern and Imperial College student Bridie Kennerley tells us about her favourite exhibitions, galleries and spaces around South Kensington.

Ognisko Polskie (“The Polish Hearth”) is a unique institution in South Kensington and the UK. Founded in 1939-40 to maintain the cohesion of the free Polish Émigré community – following the Nazi and Soviet invasion of Poland – it is one of the UK’s oldest Polish members’ clubs. Find out more.

Sometimes you need a weekend activity that keeps the kids happy, but gives you some downtime. Follow these low-key South Kensington itineraries to give yourself, and the kids, a break.

Over the Easter holidays we tasked Freya (age 9) and Finlay (age 7) to select some of their favourite places to visit at the Natural History Museum.

South Kensington is home to a host of institutions and museums that celebrate science and technology. Follow this itinerary to explore the area's best science sights.

Imperial College student Kate Smith talks about being a volunteer at the Science Museum, and explores some of the other volunteering opportunities you can find around South Kensington.

Senior Curator Blanca Huertas shares what she loves the most about working at the Natural History Museum, and gives some top tips for visitors.

South Kensington is a cultural hub overflowing with art and design attractions. Take a day to see the best of the area's creative offerings.

South Kensington is home to a rich diversity of architecture and building design. Take a day to stroll through the area and appreciate how architectural style has changed over time.

David Zucchi, a Canadian saxophonist, tells us what it is like to study in South Kensington at the Royal College of Music and shares his favourite local places to visit.

If you only have one day to see all the sights of South Kensington's museums, follow this suggested itinerary to see some highlights from South Kensington's big museums.

South Kensington is home to a vast array of Royal buildings, monuments and memorials. Take a day to explore what the area has to offer with this handy guide.