Kensington Mums – the fantastic mums’ support network website for the local area – has a busy few months ahead with the unveiling of a number of fab events that will be of interest to all mums (and parents) in the neighbourhood. And they’ve also got some very exciting news of their own to share! Today saw the first instalment … Read More
The 8th Parallax Art Fair returns to Chelsea Town Hall this October
On the 18th and 19th October, the eighth Parallax Art Fair in three years will be returning to its usual home of Chelsea Town Hall on King’s Road. With over 200 exhibitors from all over the world, Parallax is the largest art fair of its kind – one where all exhibitors show their work commission-free, meaning that both new and … Read More
Aston Martin Centenary Event in Kensington Gardens
Yesterday afternoon – another hot and sunny day in London town – saw an Aston Martin centenary event take place in the beautiful setting of Kensington Gardens. (Wonder if known Aston Martin fan Prince William came to take a peek, just prior to the royal birth?!) In the company’s 100th year, a number of celebration events are taking place in … Read More
Spotlight on: The Windsor Castle Kensington
Anyone associated with Kensington or Notting Hill surely knows about The Windsor Castle. Tucked away on one of the smaller through-roads between the two areas, this little gem something of a local secret – and many would like it kept that way. But judging by the crowds enjoying both the pub’s huge beer garden and its little indoor nooks and … Read More
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2013-2014 season of concerts at Cadogan Hall and The Royal Albert Hall
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra have recently announced the full listing of concerts for their 2013-2014 season at Cadogan Hall in Chelsea and the Royal Albert Hall in Kensington. There’s a wonderfully wide variety of artists performing this season, and the concerts include their usual special Christmas events in December. Read on below for details of all these concerts, including information … Read More
Seasonal Summer dishes at The Palm London, Belgravia
The Palm London have just launched their Seasonal Summer dishes, featuring an exceedingly tasty selection of options that will be offered alongside their existing menu. Available from this month through until the end of August, the Seasonal Summer options include a number of vegetable sides as well as several fish specials that wonderfully complement The Palm’s famed dishes that include … Read More
New at home nail salon service in South Ken – introducing Gloss + Polish
Word reaches The Guide to Kensington & Chelsea of a fab new beauty service that is sure to tempt all the busy ladies that live and work in the area – an at home nail salon service! Gloss + Polish aim to simplify and enhance the whole nail salon experience by providing more flexibility and convenience – and delivering this … Read More
Kensal Voices presents the Kensal Voices Magazine at North Kensington Library, Saturday 8th June
A few months ago on The Guide to Kensington & Chelsea, we wrote about an interesting local community project taking place in Kensal Rise called Kensal Voices. Started by the S.P.I.D. Theatre Company – an award winning youth organisation – this multi-strand, multimedia project aims to rediscover and share the history of Kensal House, the historic, Grade II* listed council estate designed by … Read More
Science Museum Live presents The Energy Show this summer – win tickets!
Please note: The competition is now closed! Many thanks to all those that entered. The lucky winner has been contacted – if you weren’t chosen, you can still buy tickets to the show which runs from 22nd July until 31st August! Details below. We’re sure all the parents amongst you have been very busy trying to think up suitable things … Read More
Parallax Art Fair at Chelsea Town Hall, 1st & 2nd June
We’ve covered previous editions of the Parallax Art Fair – or rather, the non-art fair – on this blog, and news reaches us that the next instalment will be returning to Chelsea Town Hall once again, taking place on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd June. This time round, Parallax will feature over 100 international artists – some from as far afield as … Read More