South Kensington has plenty of great attractions for you to visit outside from boating on the Serpentine, walking tours around Albertopolis, Queen Caroline's temple, the Princess Diana Memorial Fountain, ice cream in Kensington Gardens, a trip to Princess Diana's Memorial Playground and so much more....
Recognised as one of the most famous boating spots in London, Hyde Park is the perfect place to take in the scenery, enjoy an ice cream and float down the Serpentine in the middle of the park.
Daily except Nov - March (Wed - Sun)
From 10 am (closing times vary)
Hyde Park
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The Broadwalk Cafe and Playcafe serves a great range of pizza, salads, wraps and sweet treats as well as a children's menu.
Explore Queen Caroline's Temple which is a classical style summer house overlooking the Long Water, east of Lancaster Walk, Hyde Park.
The Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Walk takes visitors through four of the most beautiful parks in the world, including Hyde Park and Kensington Palace.
A unique fountain memorial to Princess Diana designed to reflect her spirit of life and love of children.
The Italian Gardens is a 150-year-old ornamental water garden located on the north side of Kensington Gardens near Lancaster Gate. It is believed to have been created as a gift from Prince Albert to his beloved Queen Victoria.
Mon - Sun
6 am - 9.30 pm
Kensington Gardens
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Discover the magic of Hyde Park on a self-guided walk, exploring its history, wildlife, and horticulture along the way.
Footways London map highlights quiet and characterful walking routes so you can explore Kensington at a different pace. The paper maps are available at some Central Network Rail stations or plan your quiet route via the new interactive map with geolocation
Why not hop on a Santander bike and explore South Kensington - take a ride through the Parks, pass Kensington Palace, around the Serpentine and arrive at the Museums.
In this exhibition, visitors are invited into the imaginative world of Axel Scheffler through a series of original illustrations. Known for iconic works such as The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom, Axel reveals his work created for Wuschel auf der Erde.
17th Mar - 31st Jul 2026
Mon - Fri: 10 am - 8.30 pm; Sat: 1 pm - 5 pm
Goethe-Institut
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Join ceramic artist Violaine Verry for a reflective pottery workshop exploring the idea of home through clay.
27th Sept 2026
11 am - 1 pm & 2 pm - 4 pm
The Royal Society of Sculptors
On an Inside Out Tour, you’ll join a friendly tour guide on a journey through Victorian architecture and history, finishing inside the Hall’s spectacular auditorium. This tour is wheelchair friendly and will last approximately 1 hour.
Join free guided walks exploring the unique group of Victorian studio-houses built on Holland Park Road and Melbury Road (Kensington, West London) by the ‘Holland Park Circle’ of artists, sculptors and architects.
Select Thur & Sun
11 am - 12.30 pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House
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A range of cafes, restaurants and kiosks offering everything from ice creams, sandwiches to three course meals.
Take a self-guided tour and explore how London’s quarter for the arts and sciences was created. Discover more about it's great institutions and magnificent buildings.
Royal Geographical Society
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Featuring around 50 ‘lost’ performance spaces from the 1980s to 2010s, this display celebrates music venues as centres of creativity, shining a light on both their cultural contribution and the challenges they face as a sector.
Until 30th Oct 2027
10 am - 6 pm
V&A South Kensington
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Park Nights return for 2026 offering you a unique way to experience architecture and performance. On selected evenings from July to October the Serpentine Pavilion 2026: a serpentine becomes the stage for a series of interdisciplinary artistic interventions.
Dora House is closed until Sept 2026, but the sculpture terrace is open, showcasing Richard Hudson’s ‘Tear’. Inspired by nature, ‘Tear’ is a reminder of the preciousness of water and the balance it sustains in our world.
On until 11th Sep
24/7 Outdoor Installation
The Royal Society of Sculptors
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Immerse yourself in the epic legacy of World of Warcraft®, one of the world’s most iconic video game franchises through an unforgettable symphonic experience.
25th Oct 2026
1.30 pm & 6.30 pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Travel back to a time when Kensington Palace was the ultimate party palace, packed with the most fashionable, ambitious and talented people of the day, all competing for popularity and power.
Daily: 1st - 30th Aug 2026; Weekends: 5th Sept - 22nd Nov 2026
10.30 am - 2.45 pm
Kensington Palace
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processing… is a free exhibition exploring Serpentine’s work with art and emerging technologies through an evolving archive of research, audio, publications and digital projects.
Until 6th Sept 2026
Mon: 12pm - 6pm; Tue - Fri:10 am - 6 pm; Sat - Sun: 10 am - 7 pm
Serpentine
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Join The Royal Parks to search for bats in the heart of London on this hour and a half guided tour.
10th, 23rd, 24th, 29th Sept & 1st Oct
Times vary
The Royal Parks
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Meet a full-size Diplodocus, encounter early mammals, and follow our ancestors’ footsteps. Explore grassland, wetland, and woodland habitats, and see how nature thrives in cities. No booking needed.
Mon - Sun
10 am - 5.50 pm
Natural History Museum
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Make a splash this summer at Hyde Park! Enjoy a refreshing swim at The Serpentine Lido, one of London’s most famous open-air swimming locations.
Until 31st Aug 2026
10 am - 6 pm
The Royal Parks
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