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London Design Festival 2025 in South Kensington

London Design Festival 2025 in South Kensington

South Kensington is buzzing this September as the London Design Festival (13–21 September 2025) takes over the neighbourhood with bold installations, thought-provoking talks, and hands-on workshops.

Space: A Brand New Free Gallery at the Science Museum

Space: A Brand New Free Gallery at the Science Museum

Opening soon, Space will bring together remarkable exhibits that celebrate both the first space age and the future of space exploration.

Exhibition Road Cultural Group is seeking an Interim Director

Exhibition Road Cultural Group is seeking an Interim Director

We are seeking a passionate and collaborative Interim Director to maintain the delivery of our vision of a thriving cultural district.

South Kensington Student Food Guide 2025: Budget-Friendly Eats Near Campus

South Kensington Student Food Guide 2025: Budget-Friendly Eats Near Campus

South Kensington has plenty of options beyond campus cafés — from museum restaurants and cultural hotspots to budget-friendly pizzas, picnic areas, and street food. Find tasty and affordable bites to eat here!

The South Ken Green Trail – Welcoming People and Nature on Exhibition Road

The South Ken Green Trail – Welcoming People and Nature on Exhibition Road

An algae factory, a nest-like timber mound and giant slices of a decommissioned wind turbine blade formed a series of ‘green interventions’ on London’s Exhibition Road as part of the South Ken Green Trail in 2021.

Kensington Summer Guide 2025

Kensington Summer Guide 2025

With many cultural venues within walking distance, plan a great day out this summer with our Kensington Summer Guide, made in partnership with High Street Kensington.

Green Spaces and Quiet Places

Green Spaces and Quiet Places

Whether you’ve got a whole afternoon or just ten minutes between plans, here are some of the best shady places and green escapes to enjoy while keeping cool this summer..

We're hiring a Marketing & Project Assistant

We're hiring a Marketing & Project Assistant

We are recruiting for an enthusiastic, passionate and self-motivated Marketing & Project Assistant to support our marketing and communication activities, as well as provide support for other projects like South Ken ZEN+.

World Wellbeing Week in South Kensington

World Wellbeing Week in South Kensington

This corner of London offers surprisingly peaceful and uplifting ways to recharge. Here's our guide to some of the best wellness-friendly spots and activities to help you slow down and reconnect.

Museum Make-Overs!

Museum Make-Overs!

Two of South Kensington’s iconic institutions have unveiled ambitious new permanent galleries, both looking to the future and exploring solutions to some of the biggest challenges we face today.

The Discover South Kensington Podcast Image credit: JP Delvin with curator Hannah Lund at Leighton House Museum

The Discover South Kensington Podcast

We are thrilled to share that the new Discover South Kensington podcast is now live on Spotify! Go behind the scenes in London's cultural heartland, where art meets science, music meets technology, and design meets engineering.

Invitation to tender: South Ken ZEN+ Heat and Energy Neighbourhood Project

Invitation to tender: South Ken ZEN+ Heat and Energy Neighbourhood Project

We are seeking experienced sustainability consultants to conduct a piece of work that will help our neighbourhood in Kensington to decarbonise heat and energy.

Free Things to Do with the Kids This February Half Term

Free Things to Do with the Kids This February Half Term

Looking for fun, budget-friendly ways to keep everyone entertained this February half-term? South Kensington has you covered!

Highlights of the Great Exhibition Road Festival

Highlights of the Great Exhibition Road Festival

From hands-on workshops and live experiments to inspiring talks and unexpected performances, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the highlights you won’t want to miss.

New Year Walks in South Kensington: Start the Year on the Right Foot

New Year Walks in South Kensington: Start the Year on the Right Foot

There’s no better way to kick off the January than with a refreshing walk, and South Kensington offers the perfect blend of nature, history, and culture for an inspiring winter stroll.

Peter Pan’s South Kensington Roots

Peter Pan’s South Kensington Roots

South Kensington may be best known for its world-class museums and historic parks, but it also has a surprising link to a story that has captured imaginations for generations: Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie.