Kensington Area Guide Final
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Living in Kensington Kensington is one of London's most sought‐after residential areas. Its tranquil green spaces and parks make it popular for Kensington all ages as it provides a real sense of community. strikes a pleasing balance of the old and new with its historic buildings and serene residential squares. Mark Redfer Situated to the west of central London, Kensington strikes a pleasing balance Sales of the old and new with its historic buildings and serene residential squares +44 20 7938 4311 alongside the bustling High Street Kensington. The area is characterised by [email protected] detached villas, town houses and mansion blocks arranged in attractive and quiet streets. Kensington has always been synonymous with being a perfect family location due to its collection of large family houses and close proximity to some of London's best schools. Tacita Rolls This combined with its access to the wide open spaces of neighboring Lettings Kensington Gardens and Holland Park make it an ideal family hub and +44 20 7368 0981 easily commutable to those working in the city. [email protected] Best known for: Sport and leisure facilities: Being home to Kensington Palace Holland Park, Kensington Gardens with its latest residents being the and Hyde Park are all in walking Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. distance and are great spots for summer picnics as well as Borough: recreational activities such as running, cycling and boating. The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Getting around: Social and cultural attractions: Kensington allows for an easy commute around London with In the summer Holland Park hosts a underground stations on the Central, season of outdoor operas. Along District and Circle line. with numerous pubs and restaurants to choose from there is the Our favourite places: Kensington Roof Gardens with award winning British restaurant, Babylon The Churchill Arms, a homely pub along with the themed gardens and and Thai restaurant; The Windsor Knight Frank Kensington four resident flamingos. Kensington Castle, an infamous pub with a large +44 20 7938 4311 High Street also offers up a fantastic beer garden; and Kensington's Roof 52‐56 Kensington Church Street, selection of both high street and Gardens, London's only rooftop London W8 4DB designer boutiques. members club. KnightFrank.co.uk/kensington .