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Gardens Tour: Journey Through Time and Nature

Immerse yourself in captivating stories as you journey through the Evolution Garden, discovering ancient rocks along the timeline wall. Marvel at the bronze dinosaurs and relax on the chalk benches, where tales of London clay and a long-lost tropical city bring the past to life.

Gazette Brasserie

Gazette Brasserie is the perfect venue for coffee meet-ups, quick lunches, pre-cinema drinks and nibbles or a cosy dinner at the Institut français in London.

Mon & Tue: 5 pm – 10.30 pm; Wed - Sun: 10 am – 10.30 pm

Institut français

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Gem Strathmore Hotel

The hotel is the former London residence of the Earl of Strathmore, the late Queen Mother’s father, is a restored Victorian mansion located close to London’s most famous museums, galleries, and cultural attractions. The magnificent colonial-style Earl's Restaurant is an exquisite blend of Victorian grandeur and contemporary luxury.

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Get active: New cycle route and walking tour

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

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Giants of Today Trail

From hefty herbivores to jungle jumbos, discover who's topping the charts when it comes to being the biggest, the tallest and the heaviest of them all. Follow the trail to meet some of world's biggest animals and to find out all about the highs and lows that come with being so big.

Give the Gift of Music

A perfect gift for any music lover is the Membership of the Royal College of Music Friends scheme. In addition to priority booking and access to an exclusive programme of Friends events, they will receive regular advance info about RCM events while showing support for young musical talent.

Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone™ In Concert (PG)

Tickets now on sale! Watch the film on a giant HD screen and experience every unforgettable moment - from the wand choosing the wizard to the chaos of a troll in the dungeon, as you reunite once more with Harry, Ron and Hermione in their first adventure.

Hidden Stories of Kensington Gardens Walking Tour

Join the Royal Parks team for an introduction to beautiful Kensington Gardens including exclusive access to the Albert Memorial.

Highlights of the V&A

Join one of our volunteer guides on this tour and discover the origins of the museum while learning about the fascinating treasures held in the V&A’s extensive collections.

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10.30 am, 1 pm, & 2 pm

V&A South Kensington

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Hintze Hall

Walk beneath the largest animal on Earth and explore dozens of other exhibits representing 4.5 billion years of natural history in the gateway to the museum's collections and galleries.

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10 am - 5.50 pm (last entry 5.30 pm)

Natural History Museum

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Hire the Royal College of Music

As part of our continued investment in facilities, the Royal College of Music is embarking on a major £40m project to create a range of new spaces, including new performance areas and public spaces. Currently they are not accepting commercial or external event bookings.

Hiring the Royal Albert Hall

There is limited availability to hire the iconic auditorium but with a broad selection of event spaces outside the main auditorium, the Hall is the ideal venue to host daytime meetings or bespoke evening functions with capacities from 12 to 500 people.

Historic Royal Palaces Membership

With seasonal sparkle and Christmas activities for all, now's the perfect time to become a member of Historic Royal Palaces and start sharing uplifting experiences and days out with loved ones at some of the UK's most iconic palaces.

Hop on a Santander bike

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.

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How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert (PG)

How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert features this spectacular follow-up presented in HD, with composer John Powell’s thrilling score performed live to picture by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra conducted by Ben Palmer, and accompanied by the London Voices.

Hyde Park

One of the greatest city parks in the world covering 142 hectares with over 4,000 trees, a large lake, a meadow and further ornamental flower gardens, all here in the home of London’s arts and science district.

Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens Bandstand Concerts

Join the Friends of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens for their free Bandstand Concert series from June - September!

9th Aug, 16th Aug & 6th Sept

2.30 pm - 4.30 pm

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Hyde Park cafes and restaurant

A range of cafes, restaurants and kiosks offering everything from ice creams, sandwiches to three course meals.

Hyde Park Self Guided Walks

Discover the magic of Hyde Park on a self-guided walk, exploring its history, wildlife, and horticulture along the way.

Hyde Park Special Educational Needs

Based at The LookOut, Hyde Park, there are several 1-2 hour sessions available that can be run all year round. Activities include exploring seasons, practical outdoor skills and feeding the birds. A private sensory room is also available, and can be led by your staff.

All year round

10 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 3 pm

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IMAX 70MM Season

From Christopher Nolan’s genre-defining Batman trilogy to his Oscar-winning epic Oppenheimer, experience a season of stunning IMAX 70mm film classics at the Science Museum this autumn.

IMAX: Hubble 3D

Join a team of space-walking astronauts as they perform one of the most difficult and important tasks in NASA’s history. Narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, Hubble 3D explores the mysteries of our celestial surrounding.

IMAX: The Ronson Theatre

Experience this fully immersive IMAX on one of the UK’s largest screens, featuring IMAX Laser 4K and 70mm projection. Enjoy scientific documentaries and the latest blockbusters.

Imperial College London Venue Hire

The South Kensington Campus offers a diverse range of spaces, from grade II listed buildings to modern meeting spaces all in one great central location. From venues for conferences, meetings, training sessions to private parties, weddings, dinners and receptions.