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Your 2025 Bucket List in South Ken

Your 2025 Bucket List in South Ken

Make 2025 the year you explore all that South Kensington has to offer! Here’s your ultimate South Kensington bucket list for the year ahead.

Welcoming Royal Brompton Hospital to Discover South Kensington

Welcoming Royal Brompton Hospital to Discover South Kensington

We are delighted to welcome Royal Brompton Hospital to Discover South Kensington. Our partnership consists of 23 leading cultural and educational organisations in South Kensington, London’s arts and science district.

Father's Day in South Kensington!

Father's Day in South Kensington!

Whether you're planning a day out or looking for the perfect present, South Ken has plenty of ways to celebrate your dad. From thoughtful gift ideas to a visit to one of the world-class museums, here are some top picks.

Spotlight on Nature and Climate Change

Spotlight on Nature and Climate Change

As London’s home of arts and science, South Kensington and its scientists, designers, engineers and artists are dedicated to addressing the key challenges facing our world, offering a range of inspiring events and exhibitions that are exploring the road to a greener future.

The Royal Parks celebrated by Green Flag as among the best in UK!

The Royal Parks celebrated by Green Flag as among the best in UK!

The Royal Parks can wave Green Flags with pride after they retained the highest quality award for parks and green spaces, again, this year.

Kaleidoscopic Minds - Thinking Differently

Kaleidoscopic Minds - Thinking Differently

Local artist, Azarra Amoy, celebrates neurodiverse people and their contribution to the arts and sciences in South Kensington, through a series of colourful kaleidoscopic artworks on Exhibition Road.

Valentine’s Day in South Kensington: The Perfect Day Out for Lovebirds

Valentine’s Day in South Kensington: The Perfect Day Out for Lovebirds

South Ken is the ultimate destination for a romantic Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re planning a first date, a special evening, or a Galentine’s outing, here’s how you can make the day unforgettable.

A Students Guide to South Ken

A Students Guide to South Ken

Explore free museums, unwind in beautiful parks, or discover unique finds at local markets—all without breaking the bank.

London's Royal Parks receives Green Flag award

London's Royal Parks receives Green Flag award

London's Royal Parks have been recognised as among the best in the UK, after all of them received Green Flag awards this year - the international quality mark for parks and green spaces.

Prince Albert and The Great Exhibition

Prince Albert and The Great Exhibition

The story of South Kensington begins with the ‘Exhibition of the Works and Industry of all Nations’, otherwise known as the Great Exhibition, which took place opened on 1st May 1851. - 170 years ago. It was the brainchild of Prince Albert and his colleague Henry Cole. Read more.

The World of Tim Burton exhibition becomes the Design Museum’s most-popular exhibition ever

The World of Tim Burton exhibition becomes the Design Museum’s most-popular exhibition ever

The Design Museum extends The World of Tim Burton exhibition and reveals it has been the most visited exhibition in the museum’s history.

South Ken's Christmas Highlights

South Ken's Christmas Highlights

Embark on a festive journey in South Kensington and discover some standout highlights of the season with our list of festive favourites!

The Exhibition Road Commission welcomes Tomas Saraceno to South Kensington

The Exhibition Road Commission welcomes Tomas Saraceno to South Kensington

Tomas Saraceno's Aerocene Explorer floats above Exhibition Road at the end of a successful residency

London Craft Week in South Ken

London Craft Week in South Ken

From 12th–18th May, South Kensington transforms into a creative hub for London Craft Week. Expect live demos, hands-on workshops, and after-hours museum events across the area.

Historical gardens in South Kensington

Historical gardens in South Kensington

170 years ago this month, Prince Albert's sat down in Osbourne House and created his vision for an arts and science district in South Kensington which led to the purchase of 87 acres of land which was an area of orchards, nurseries and market gardens.

South Ken winning teams revealed

South Ken winning teams revealed

The London Festival of Architecture and Discover South Kensington has announced the winning teams in the South Ken Green Trail design competition – a series of three ‘green interventions’ on Exhibition Road creating habitat to support biodiversity and the recovery of London’s arts and science district.