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Kensington was made a Royal Borough at Queen Victoria's request in 1901 and is now the most affluent borough (local authority area) in Britain. The ritzy residential area of Knightsbridge in the northeast gives way to the neighbourhoods of South Kensington and Earls Court, which are thriving with tourists and tourist accommodation. Kensington is probably best know today for Kensington Palace the former home of Princess Diana. It is also the place to head to if you are looking for a spot of culture, in one large block you can find here three major museums.
| | Connections: The area is easily reached by public transport as tube and bus connections to the rest of London are excellent. If you are flying into Heathrow Airport, you can take the Airbus or Underground (Piccadilly Line, change at Earl's Court for the District Line to High Street Kensington). If you arrive at Gatwick Airport, take the Gatwick Express (train) to Victoria Station and then take the Underground to your destination (Circle, District and Victoria Lines). With buses a good number to remember is 15, this will take you round the major tourist attractions at a much cheaper price than an official sight seeing tour!
Hyde Park
This Royal Park covers a large area to the south of the Bayswater area, 341 acres in total and is a popular recreational an... [more] | Kensington Palace
This mansion was converted to a Royal home by Christopher Wren in1819. The palace has been abode at one time or another to ... [more] |
Knightsbridge
Knightsbridge (actually the west end of Kensington Road) is home to the famous London store of Harrods, a magnet to tourist... [more] | Museums
The Victoria and Albert Museum was erected in 1872 in memory of Prince Albert, the German hubby of Queen Victoria, after hi... [more] |
The Royal Albert Hall
A prestigious venue of 5,000 seats, (again named after Queen Victoria's hubby) which is probably best known for the annual ... [more] | |
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