Kensington of course has some very fine eateries and cafes, everything from ultra-posh (as you’d probably expect) to places that are more casual and laid-back. It’s home to many a fine pub, as well, with more and more of these turning gastro – and providing a very reasonable dining experience indeed. But the proper ‘fun’ places are rather few and far between. But at … Read More
Kensington Mums’ Social Events this August and September
If you’re a little down because summer’s almost over (and the weather seems to suggest that summer’s definitely over) then don’t fear – local parenting website Kensington Mums once again have a number of exciting events lined up to ease you into Autumn! On Thursday 18th September, from 1pm to 3pm, Kensington Mums will be hosting a Beauty Masterclass at Whole Foods Kensington … Read More
The Holland Park Cows
This summer, Holland Park once again has some special guests! No, not any special residents at the youth hostel or anything to do with the open air opera…but some English Longhorn cows, located in one of the closed-off fields in Holland Park for a three week period of grazing. I’m sure that many of Holland Park’s visitors – be they dog walkers, … Read More
Special Benihana 50th Anniversary offers for August
In celebration of their 50th anniversary (wow!), local favourite Benihana have a couple of very special offers for all diners at their Chelsea restaurant (and at their Piccadilly location too!) this August. First up, there’s a £5 Beni-Platter Lunch that’s available Monday to Friday, 12pm to 3pm. That’s right – for just £5, you can enjoy a platter of prawn, … Read More
10th Parallax Art Fair at Chelsea Town Hall, 26th & 27th July
The tenth edition of the Parallax Art Fair returns once again to Chelsea Town Hall this month, featuring almost 200 artists exhibiting their works in the disciplines of fine art, ceramics, jewellery, glassware, textiles and home accessories. This time round, the Fair will be supporting CARA (Council for At-Risk Academics) who will be selling donated art and signed catalogues (Maggi Hambling … Read More
Et Patati patata French summer day camps for kids in South Kensington
If you’re looking for something exciting and a little different for your little ones to do during the long summer holidays, take a look at these fun French summer day camps taking place in July and August. With 30 hours of immersion tuition per week led by an experienced, native French speaking primary school teacher, your kids can learn French … Read More
Summer Street-food Festival in Kensington this June!
Many of you may well have noticed the exciting launch of City Pantry’s Summer Street-Food Festival outside of Tesco on Cromwell Road last week – and have already sampled some of the fantastic food on offer! Exciting news reaches us that due to its first week success, the festival will be open one additional day each week. Now taking place … Read More
Olympia International Art & Antiques Fair, 5-15 June 2014
London’s largest and longest-running art and antiques fair returns to Kensington Olympia once again this year! Over 180 of the world’s leading dealers will take part in this 11-day event, offering high-quality art, antiques, jewellery, vintage and contemporary design, furniture, glass, lighting, posters, prints, sculptures, silver and collectibles from 5th to 15th June 2014. With items priced from £100 to … Read More
Pamper yourself with the Kensington Mums events taking place in June!
Yummy mummies in the area will be looking forward to some of the exciting events local website Kensington Mums has planned for June! First up on 11th June (6pm to 9pm), it’s time for Lingerie Lessons with Kensington Mums. With canapes and drinks provided at the evening, you will receive a personal lingerie fitting as well as the chance to take … Read More
Storystock comes to the Saatchi Gallery for the Easter holidays
Following its launch at a sell-out festival at the Bush Theatre last year, the storytelling circus Storystock comes to the Saatchi Gallery on King’s Road for the Easter holidays this year, from 7th to 27th April. Suitable for children aged from 4 to 13 years old who love stories, Storystock combines stories with art, artists and art-isms and will be … Read More