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Great Exhibition Road Festival: Registrations Now Open!
Get ready for a weekend of discovery, creativity, and innovation—registrations for the Great Exhibition Road Festival are now open! This summer, South Kensington will come alive with hands-on workshops, talks from world-leading scientists and artists, and incredible performances. Our Discover South Kensington walking tours will also be back by popular demand. Entry for the festival is free, but registering in advance means you’ll get the latest updates and a smoother experience on the day. Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of London’s most exciting festivals!
With Easter just around the corner, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the holiday in South Ken. From family-friendly workshops and pop-up exhibitions to delicious seasonal treats, there’s something for everyone. Check out our South Ken Easter guide for the full list of events and activities!
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| Win 2x Tickets to Wildlife Photographer of the Year plus a £50 Ole & Steen Voucher |
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| Enter for a chance to win 2x tickets to Wildlife Photographer of the Year at the Natural History Museum along with a £50 voucher for Ole & Steen! |
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| Easter in South Kensington |
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Discover South Kensington
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| This Easter, enjoy a fantastic range of family-friendly activities! Discover the great outdoors with exploration days at the Royal Parks, get creative with free workshops at the V&A, dive into the Science Museum’s Power Up gaming zone, or explore one of the many incredible exhibitions in the area. |
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| Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style |
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Design Museum
28 March – 17 August 2025 10am-6pm |
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| Tickets are now on sale! A major exhibition celebrating our enduring love of the water over the last 100 years. Explore the full spectrum of the design of swimming - from sports performance and fashion, to architecture. |
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| Cartier |
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V&A South Kensington
12th April- 16th Nov 2025 10am - 5:45pm |
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| A major exhibition featuring more than 350 objects, charting the evolution of Cartier's legacy of art, design and craftsmanship since the turn of the 20th century. |
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| Friday Late x Diet Paratha: Legacy in Motion |
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V&A South Kensington
28th March 6:30pm-10pm |
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| Join the V&A for this Friday Late guest curated by Diet Paratha showcasing the benchmark of South Asian talent right now. This is event is free. |
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| Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? |
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Natural History Museum
16th May-22nd Feb 2026 10am-6pm |
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| Touch a piece of Mars, wrap your hands around a fragment of the Moon and snap a selfie with the Allende meteorite, which – at 4.567 billion years old – is even older than Earth! |
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| Ani DiFranco |
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Royal Albert Hall
11th June 2025 7.45pm |
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| Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and feminist icon Ani DiFranco is coming to the Hall in June 2025. The concert will be in support of her acclaimed 23rd album and will feature special guest Anaïs Mitchell, the Tony and Grammy Award-winning creator of Hadestown. |
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| Design Camp: Analogue Graphic Design for 11 to 14 year olds |
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Design Museum
9th April & 28th May 10:15am - 4:15pm |
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| Inspired by 'Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style', young people will explore the basics of graphic design using paper and hand printing techniques to create a poster based on a personal achievement. |
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| The mysteries of the green mountain |
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Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
28th April 4pm-5:30pm |
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| Viewing of 'The world about us' documentary by Barry Paine. This award-winning film chronicles the work of the Society and the Sarawak Government’s geographical survey of the Gunung Mulu National Park. |
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| The Most Precious of Cargoes + Q&A with Michel Hazanavicius |
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Institut français
Preview on 1st April 6.20 pm |
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| In a war-torn forest, a poor woodcutter & his wife rescue a baby girl thrown from a passing train. This “most precious of cargoes” transforms their lives, as they risk everything to protect her. Michel Hazanavicius brings Jean-Claude Grumberg’s poignant Holocaust fable to life in a compelling animated film. A preview screening will be followed by a Q&A with the director. |
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| Leighton and Landscape: Impressions from Nature |
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Leighton House and Sambourne House Museum
16th Nov - 27th April 2025 10am - 5.30pm |
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| 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. |
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Image credit: Japan Sumo Association
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| The Grand Sumo Tournament |
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Royal Albert Hall
15th - 19th Oct 2025 2:00pm & 7:30pm |
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| Just announced! Step into a world of ancient rituals, extraordinary strength, and rich tradition as Sumo wrestling, one of the world’s oldest sports, returns to the Royal Albert Hall. |
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| Astronights |
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Science Museum
Dates and times vary |
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| If your child has ever wanted to explore the museum after dark, or if the idea of spending the night in one an iconic galleries fills them with excitement, then they’ll love Astronights, a sleepover at the Museum! |
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| Discovery Days: Marvellous Mammals |
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Hyde Park
15-17 April 11a, - 3pm |
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| Free, educational holiday activities learning about Marvellous Mammals! Come and learn how to identify mammal tracks and create your own, make a bat finger puppet and learn mammal facts on our mammal trail and hear stories about some of the animals in the park. |
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| Dino Snores for Kids: Space Special |
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Natural History Museum
17th May 6:30pm-10am |
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| Travel to infinity and beyond as you explore what happens beyond the reaches of our planet at a sleepover that’s truly out of this world! |
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| Wish, Make and Celebrate! |
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V&A South Kensington
12th April 11am-4pm |
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| Wish, Craft and Celebrate is a new space for families to explore what brings them joy, through creating a wish, and celebrating the things that make you happy! Free, drop-in event. |
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| April Holidays: Shape Your World |
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V&A South Kensington
9th-11th April 11am-4pm |
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| Join the V&A for playful and mindful sessions for the whole family inspired by the natural world. These events are free! |
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| Expression through Collage & Photomontage |
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V&A South Kensington
29th March 10:30am-4:40pm |
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| Join us for a free drop-in workshop exploring the expression of identity, ideas and stories through collage and photomontage techniques. |
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| Mother's Day Afternoon Tea Offer at Gem Strathmore Hotel |
Looking for the perfect Mother's Day treat? The Gem Strathmore Hotel at 41 Queen's Gate Gardens is offering a 10% discount for Discover South Kensington subscribers between 28th - 30th March by pre-booking & quoting "DSK TEA" using the link below. |
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| Special Offer for Versailles: Science and Splendour |
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Final weeks offer – 50% off Versailles exhibition tickets for Discover South Kensington subscribers
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Described by The Telegraph as ‘a masterclass in brilliant storytelling’ and The London Standard as ‘a beautiful show’, discover the Science Museum’s major exhibition Versailles: Science and Splendour with 50% off tickets for Discover South Kensington subscribers.
Featuring stunning objects including an intricately engineered watch made for Marie Antoinette, visitors are transported back in time to explore the crucial role science played in shaping the world-famous Palace of Versailles and its gardens, as well as helping the Sun King and his successors project power. Simply enter DSK50 in the promo code box when booking or use the promotional link here. Must close 21 April 2025 so don’t miss out! |
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Discover South Kensington is an initiative of the Exhibition Road Cultural Group, a partnership of the cultural and educational organisations in and around Exhibition Road, South Kensington.
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Our partners include:
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The Design Museum
Goethe-Institut
Imperial College London
Institut franҫais
The Ismaili Centre
Kensington Palace
Natural History Museum
Royal Albert Hall
South Kensington Estates
Royal College of Art
Cromwell Place
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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Royal Brompton Hospital
Royal College of Music
Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
The Royal Parks
Serpentine Galleries
The Science Museum
V&A South Kensington
The Royal Society of Sculptors
Japan House
Westminster City Council
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