{"id":12241,"date":"2012-12-26T12:59:56","date_gmt":"2012-12-26T16:59:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=12241"},"modified":"2012-12-26T13:02:55","modified_gmt":"2012-12-26T17:02:55","slug":"london-video-tour-kensington-chelsea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2012\/12\/26\/london-video-tour-kensington-chelsea\/","title":{"rendered":"London Video Tour: Kensington &#038; Chelsea"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Oox5aYHLr7E\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"585\" height=\"315\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nVideo Tour of Kensington and Chelsea in London (6:02)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In our previous London video tour, we explored <a title=\"London Video Tour: The West End\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2012\/11\/05\/london-video-tour-west-end\/\"><strong>London\u2019s bustling West End<\/strong><\/a>. In this video tour, we\u2019ll head out to <strong>Kensington and Chelsea: two thriving districts in London with great shopping and culture<\/strong>. Together, the districts of Kensington and Chelsea make up the Royal Borough of Kensington &amp; Chelsea, which is the most densely populated borough in the UK and one of the wealthiest. The borough stretches approximately from Harrow Road in the north of London to the banks of the Thames in the south, and from Finborough road in the west to Hyde Park in the east.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps\/ms?msa=0&amp;msid=208857790003288562267.0004d01db3fa70d71271e&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;t=m&amp;ll=51.506178,-0.188141&amp;spn=0.085478,0.2005&amp;z=12&amp;output=embed\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"585\" height=\"400\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll expand on our video tour of <strong>Kensington and Chelsea<\/strong>, where we show you the <strong>best shopping spots<\/strong> in the area, as well as museums such as the <strong>Natural History Museum<\/strong> and parks such as the <strong>Kensington Gardens<\/strong>!<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Shopping in Kensington and Chelsea<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter size-full wp-image-12249\" style='width:585px;'>\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/London-harrods-shopping-kensington-department-store.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of Harrods in Kensington, London\" width=\"585\" height=\"390\" \/>\n\t<div>Harrods is one of the most famous warehouses in London<\/div>\n<\/div>The tour of Kensington and Chelsea starts with the <strong>best shopping streets in the area<\/strong>. Before you head out for an afternoon of shopping, it\u2019s best to decide up front what kind of stores you want to visit. If you want to hit chain stores such as H&amp;M, Marks &amp; Spencer, Zara and Topshop, <strong>Kensington High Street<\/strong> is the place for you. If small stores and boutiques are more to your liking, pay a visit to <strong>King\u2019s Road in Chelsea<\/strong>. If you\u2019re set on high fashion stores such as Gucci, Christian Dior and Prada, make your way east to Sloane Street. Harrods, which can be found north of <strong>Sloane Street at Knightsbridge<\/strong>, is a great blend of the three types. This is echoed in the store\u2019s motta, which is \u201cAll Things for All People, Everywhere\u201d. If you only have time to visit one store in Kensington, visit <strong>Harrods<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Culture &amp; Famous Museums in Kensington &amp; Chelsea<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter size-full wp-image-12250\" style='width:585px;'>\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Museum-natural-history-london-kensington.jpg\" alt=\"Image of the Natural History Museum in London  \" width=\"585\" height=\"390\" \/>\n\t<div>The Dinosaurs exhibition in London\u2019s Natural History Museum<\/div>\n<\/div>London\u2019s own museum mile is located right in Kensington. The <strong>Natural History Museum<\/strong> is an absolute must-see, and also great for kids. The Dinosaurs exhibition is one of the most impressive in the world. To learn more about the Natural History Museum and other great places to visit with kids, see <a title=\"Free Things to Do with the Kids in London this Summer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2012\/07\/12\/free-things-kids-london-summer\/\">Free Things to Do with Kids in London<\/a>. Culture-wise, Kensington is also a very attractive area. The <strong>Royal Albert Hall<\/strong> is absolutely unique in its design, and it is well worth catching a concert here. In summer, Kensington also boasts many cultural festivals. One of these is the <strong>Opera Holland Park<\/strong>, which takes place during the summer months right in Holland Park.<\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter size-full wp-image-12247\" style='width:585px;'>\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Furnished-vacation-rental-accomodation-london-chelsea-kensington.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of a London vacation rental apartment\" width=\"585\" height=\"391\" \/>\n\t<div>A comfortable vacation rental apartment in London<\/div>\n<\/div>After a busy day of shopping, museum hopping and indulging in other cultural activities, it\u2019s great to be able to come home to an apartment where you can relax and recharge for the next day. We have many <strong><a title=\"London Vacation Rentals\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/london-apartment\/vacation\">vacation rental apartments available in London<\/a><\/strong> where you can stay during your holiday to London. Have a look and pick out a vacation rental in your favorite neighborhood: Kensington, Chelsea or Notting Hill, we have apartments available in all of these areas!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Notting Hill and the Portobello Market<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter size-full wp-image-12245\" style='width:585px;'>\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Notting-hill-colorful-facades-london.jpg\" alt=\"Image of houses at Notting Hill\u2019s Portobello Road  \" width=\"585\" height=\"390\" \/>\n\t<div>The famous colored houses at Portobello Road in Notting Hill<\/div>\n<\/div>In the movie <strong>Notting Hill<\/strong>, Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts stroll through all the famous places in the neighborhood Notting Hill, and you can do the same! The well-known<strong> antique market at Portobello Road<\/strong> is always held on a Saturday, so if you want to scout for antiques and second-hand clothing, be sure to go on a Saturday afternoon!<\/p>\n<p>If, however, you prefer to explore the street with the colored houses at your own leisure and without the crowds, then try and visit on a weekday. Without the crowded market and the many tourists, the neighborhood will have a completely different charm.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kensington Gardens &amp; Kensington Palace<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter size-full wp-image-12248\" style='width:585px;'>\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Kensington-palace-royal-park-london.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of the Kensington Palace in London\" width=\"585\" height=\"390\" \/>\n\t<div>Kensington Palace in London\u2019s Kensington Gardens<\/div>\n<\/div>To get away from the hustle and bustle of the city entirely, visit <strong>Kensington Gardens<\/strong> on a sunny afternoon. Rent one of the striped deck chairs or stretch out on one of the perfectly-kept lawns for a day of relaxation. You can keep the kids occupied all afternoon at the Diana Memorial Playground, which is located in the northwest section of the park. The playground was inspired by the stories of Peter Pan, and even features a huge pirate ship!<\/p>\n<p>For the adults, the <strong>Albert Memorial<\/strong> is one of the highlights of the park. Kensington Gardens is also one of the Royal Parks in London, and houses the <strong>Kensington Palace<\/strong>. This palace is inhabited by members of the Royal family, and was also the home of Diana, Princess of Wales. To read more about Kensington Palace, check out <a title=\"Kensington Palace, the historic future home of William and Kate\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2011\/07\/05\/kensington-palace-home-william-kate\/\">Kensington Palace, the historic future home of William and Kate<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>High Tea &amp; Restaurants in Kensington and Chelsea<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter size-full wp-image-12246\" style='width:585px;'>\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/British-english-tea-time-london-kensington-chelsea.jpg\" alt=\"Image of a high tea in Kensington\u2019s Orangery\" width=\"585\" height=\"390\" \/>\n\t<div>A high tea at the Orangery in Kensington Gardens<\/div>\n<\/div>After an afternoon in the park, visit the <strong>Orangery in the heart of Kensington Gardens<\/strong>. Have a British afternoon tea in the beautiful building with a view of the gardens, and feel miles away from the busy city life.<\/p>\n<p>If you find yourself in a different part of London and craving a good pot of tea with scones, have a look at our <a title=\"Foursquare list of Tea Spots in London\" href=\"https:\/\/foursquare.com\/newyorkhabitat\/list\/london-tea-spots\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"broken_link\">Foursquare list of Tea Spots in London<\/a>! And if you would like to go out for dinner somewhere in Kensington or Chelsea, you\u2019ll have a fantastic number of options. You can find great pubs and restaurants along King\u2019s Road and along Fulham Road in Chelsea.<\/p>\n<p>We hope you\u2019ve enjoyed this little tour of Kensington and Chelsea in London! What\u2019s your favorite shopping destination in the area?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Video Tour of Kensington and Chelsea in London (6:02) In our previous London video tour, we explored London\u2019s bustling West End. 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