Kensington

To the north, Kensington is bordered by Notting Hill. To the east, Kensington is bordered by Brompton and Knightsbridge. To the south, Kensington is bordered by Chelsea and Earl's Court. To the west, Kensington is bordered by Hammersmith and Shepherd's Bush.

Its name came from Anglo-Saxon Cēnsiginga tūn = "The village or enclosure of Keen-Victory's people".

The focus of the area is Kensington High Street, a busy commercial centre with many shops, typically upmarket. The street was declared London's second best shopping street in February 2005 thanks to its range and number of shops.

Kensington's second activity centre is South Kensington, where a variety of small shops are clustered close to South Kensington tube station. This is also the southern end of Exhibition Road, the thoroughfare that links the area's museums and educational institutions together.

 

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  • Durley House2009-04-23

    Located in Kensington, West London, England, United Kingdom

    Set in glitzy Knightsbridge, Kensington, Durley House is a luxury hotel befitting its address with a rare personal touch. As you walk up the steps towards its entrance, you could actually believe that you were walking into the hallway of a grand private residence.READ MORE

  • Bibendum Oyster Bar2009-04-21

    Located in Kensington, West London, England, United Kingdom

    Bibendum Oyster Bar in Kensington, introduced an attitude towards food that has been at the forefront of the growth and creativity of new restaurants in the capital. Dishes, in the main, are simple, generous and use only the very best of seasonal ingredients.READ MORE

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  • Durley Meetings2009-04-23

    Located in Kensington, West London, England, United Kingdom

    Durley Meetings in Kensington, offers the ideal location for those important meetings, family get togethers, receptions, and after your successful event, stroll around the beautiful tree-lined residential squares such as Eaton Square and Belgrave Square or the serene Hyde Park which are all only a stone's throw away.READ MORE

  • Grosvenor Kensington Hotel2009-04-21

    Located in Kensington, West London, England, United Kingdom

    Close to many of London's more prominent attractions around Knightsbridge and Hyde Park Grosvenor Kensington Hotel in Kensington is the perfect place to stay for a relaxing break.READ MORE

  • The Rockwell2009-04-21

    Located in Kensington, West London, England, United Kingdom

    A jewel of a restored English hotel, The Rockwell manages to combine traditional charm with contemporary ambience. A four-storey South Kensington Victorian terrace house was retrofitted to the highest standards, with modern touches such as vivid green window sashes and delicate glass balustrade. READ MORE

  • Traditional Toys2009-04-23

    Located in Kensington, West London, England, United Kingdom

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    Located in Kensington, West London, England, United Kingdom

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  • Henry VIII Hotel2009-04-17

    Located in Kensington, West London, England, United Kingdom

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  • Buttercup Events2009-04-24

    Located in Kensington, West London, England, United Kingdom

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  • Rockwell Dining2009-04-21

    Located in Kensington, West London, England, United Kingdom

    Rockwell Dining in Kensington serves modern interpretations of traditional English food, in keeping with the hotel's overall theme (and dovetailing with England's cooking renaissance and rediscovery of its own culinary roots), in a dining area that extends to a terraced garden.READ MORE

  • Ace Hotel2009-04-20

    Located in Kensington, West London, England, United Kingdom

    Ace Hotel in Kensington offers unbeatable value and facilities whether you're a family, group or lone traveller. Each hotel room has its own security locker, high quality beds and electronic swipe card access making them comfortable, modern and secure. Ace Hotel really is an excellent budget hotel.READ MORE

  • Blue Smoke Steakhouse2009-04-20

    Located in Kensington, West London, England, United Kingdom

    Start your day with our tasty English or continental breakfast and from lunchtime into the evening, Blue Smoke Steakhouse in Kensington, offers International cuisine which includes a wonderfully varied buffet with tasty spread of freshly made salads and tempting desserts. The restaurant is also available for private functions up to 350 peoREAD MORE

  • City Continental Kensington Hotel2009-04-22

    Located in Kensington, West London, England, United Kingdom

    City Continental Kensington Hotel in Kensington, is a delightful bed and breakfast that prides itself on friendly, efficient and attentive service, is suitable for both business and leisure travellers.READ MORE

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    Located in Kensington, West London, England, United Kingdom

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  • Patrick's Toys2009-04-23

    Located in Kensington, West London, England, United Kingdom

    Patrick's Toys is a family run business in Kensington, and offers a wide selection of traditional toys and models. Whatever age your child is, they will enjoy building, expressing their ideas into physical constructions. READ MORE

  • The Abbey Court Hotel 2009-04-25

    Located in Kensington, West London, England, United Kingdom

    The Abbey Court Hotel in Kensington offers clients the opportunity to reserve the entire hotel for exclusive use, either for celebrities or maybe a wedding party. The service is aimed at people who need total privacy, or who want to truly have that home from home experience.READ MORE

  • Blue Bells Hotel2009-04-25

    Located in Kensington, West London, England, United Kingdom

    Keeping its classic heritage and garden square outlook, the Blue Bells Hotel in Kensington, takes care of all your needs and comforts within an interior that speaks of today's Notting Hill.READ MORE

  • Copthorne Tara Hotel 2009-04-18

    Located in Kensington, West London, England, United Kingdom

    The Copthorne Tara Hotel in Kensington, provides you with all the maximum comfort that is needed for a wonderful and unforgettable stay in London.READ MORE

  • Daos Aromatherapy2009-04-28

    Located in Kensington, West London, England, United Kingdom

    At Dao Aromatherapy in Kensington, the body is treated as a whole unit, making our aromatherapy massage truly one of the most luxurious therapeutic sessions available today.READ MORE

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    Located in Kensington, West London, England, United Kingdom

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  • Buttercup Cake Shop2009-04-24

    Located in Kensington, West London, England, United Kingdom

    Buttercup Cake Shop in Kensington, is hidden away, a few blocks back from Kensington High Street. It is a small shop with only a couple of tables, and a small display cabinet of delicious looking cupcakes. There is a good range of flavours, the friendly American owner has bought over some American recipes, and added a few British concoctions as well.READ MORE

  • The Kensington Close Hotel2009-04-20

    Located in Kensington, West London, England, United Kingdom

    The Kensington Close Hotel in Kensington has cosy rooms, a spa with a heated indoor swimming pool and a conference centre and facilities for business persons and remains a good choice for leisure and business travellers. READ MORE

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