Kensington High Street
Kensington High Street
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Neighbourhood: Kensington and Hyde Park
How to get there
- High St Kensington • 2 min walk
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4.0
263 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
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Average
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Poor
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Penny S
Melbourne, Australia70 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
Kensington High Street is a good place to shop if you don't want the crowds of Oxford street. There are great places to eat like The Whole foods store and the produce is outstanding. You have the usual shops like Marks and Spencer's. It is close to Kensington gardens so you can enjoy a stroll through the gardens after you have done your shopping and had a meal. Hotel Choclat is a must visit if you like good chocolate that is a little different, you can also have a tasting and even sit and enjoy a hot chocolate on a cold day.
Written 12 July 2014
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Manoul
Beirut, Lebanon766 contributions
May 2014 • Solo
I like this street, starting from the high street kensington tube station, it's a nice & very chic station ... there is no plenty of shops there, but they are quiet to do your shopping in better way... after your shopping experience there go to kensington Gardens & palace for a quiet afternoon...
Written 4 June 2014
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barcaranger
Andorra la Vella, Andorra2,769 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
Maybe not as manic as Oxford Street or as posh as Sloane Square but a decent range of shops and food places it’s now got Tk Maxx and Whole foods the former welcome the later not really required as London has excellent supermarkets serving organic products but if you insist.
Written 13 November 2018
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Hobnob1985
Sunderland, UK280 contributions
Dec 2014 • Couples
We stayed at the Kensington Close hotel, nice area and fab hotel. Good walk past lots of things to see , wow some of the cars round here are out of this world x
Written 24 December 2014
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david1949
Adelaide, Australia368 contributions
Sept 2014 • Couples
A leisurely stroll up one side and down the other will take you 45 minutes, but by the time you pop into a shop or two, stop for a drink, and wander round the Whole Foods market, better cross out a few hours in your diary.
Most of the big names along Oxford St. are here, but perhaps half the crowds, so a much more pleasant experience. Some interesting Art Deco and post-war architecture, too. If you are still looking for more shopping, Harrods and Harvey Nichols are only a short cab ride away.
High St Kensington tube station will set you down right in the middle of the action.
Most of the big names along Oxford St. are here, but perhaps half the crowds, so a much more pleasant experience. Some interesting Art Deco and post-war architecture, too. If you are still looking for more shopping, Harrods and Harvey Nichols are only a short cab ride away.
High St Kensington tube station will set you down right in the middle of the action.
Written 9 September 2014
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Adeleine
Singapore, Singapore593 contributions
Jan 2019 • Family
Was staying nearby next to the embassies and loved the short walk each morning to the tube station where at any moment of the day, I could pop in to M&S or Whole Foods for a satisfying bite. There is no other high street in London I’d rather be in. Safe, convenient and atmospheric. Thank you, Londoners for making Kensington so easy to love.
Written 25 December 2019
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CyndeeLaw
Toronto, Canada223 contributions
Oct 2019 • Solo
I go to Kensington High Street every time I visit London. Lovely shops. I go to the large Marks & Spencer’s each time and also go to Ben’s cookies - both at Kensington High Street Station. Turn right and head towards Kensington Gardens for a nice walk. If you like scones, the Muffin Man on Wright’s Lane is lovely.
Written 2 October 2019
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eviebiba
Gateshead, UK29 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
Enjoyed our visit here, great mix of shops and people. Urban outfitters is a great store and a good mix of shops to browse.
During our stay here we chatted to some of the locals and met some lovely people.
We didn’t have a good experience in Mac Donald’s and the staff had an inflated sense of importance, we were treated us like 2nd class citizens which is ironic really as we are always treated with the utmost respect in Harrods along the road!
During our stay here we chatted to some of the locals and met some lovely people.
We didn’t have a good experience in Mac Donald’s and the staff had an inflated sense of importance, we were treated us like 2nd class citizens which is ironic really as we are always treated with the utmost respect in Harrods along the road!
Written 28 July 2019
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Clrntrbl
Los Angeles, CA98 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
I know a lot of these reviews talk about how high street isn’t what is used to be, but it’s still quite picturesque and a great place to walk. Good shopping and good food to be had, as well as a ton of pretty brick buildings. If you like that style of architecture it’s definitely worth your time spent here.
Written 22 April 2019
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Lissel A
Brisbane, Australia663 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
We enjoyed a lovely morning walk here on our way to and from the Kyoto Gardens (separate review) and while I wasn't really looking to go shopping, the street itself had a lovely vibe for some browsing, exploring and people watching. I was lured into a charity shop along the way by some tempting trinkets, but didn't end up spending money anywhere else.
Written 31 May 2018
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I am looking for somewhere to watch the rugby World Cup quarter finals on Saturday 26th Oct kicking off at 9am! . pub or cafe. Any suggestions?
Written 10 October 2019
I am sorry but the Kensington area has lots of pubs and restaurants than may be available for your viewing. Perhaps a hotel in the area might give you a lead. Good luck and enjoy the viewing.
Written 11 October 2019
We want to hire a car to travel to Devon and Cornwall. Where is the place to hire that has access to the easiest route out of London heading to Devon and Cornwall. We will be returning vis Sissinghurst and want to use the same location
We’ll be staying in the Shoreditch area in London
Any advice would be much apprecitated
Written 22 January 2019
Hi, we’ve booked to stay in the holiday inn for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. We wanted to go for a meal somewhere and watch the fireworks, we don’t know London at all and we’re happy to get a cab but will it be too difficult to get back to the hotel afterwards? Any recommendations?
Written 10 September 2018
What's the best pub to go for a drink on a Friday night in Kensington?
Written 19 February 2018
Melanie C
South Shields, United Kingdom
How long does it roughly take to walk to olympia exhibition centre from hilton olympia hotel Kensington high Street?
Written 22 May 2017
sorry not sure. try Google maps walking app
Written 2 June 2017
Mary H
Red Deer, Canada
We are going to stay at the Olympia Hilton on Kensington High Street. What are some tourists sights within walking distance of this hotel?
Written 4 February 2015
Hyde Park is north across from Kensington High Street. In the park are: Princess Diana's Memorial Fountain, the Italian Fountains, Peter Pan statue, Serpentine Lake and lots of walking paths, art galleries and cafes. Kensington Palace is located at the west end of Hyde Park, along with Kensington Gardens and Round Pond. Holland Park is also north of the Olympia Hilton. Great for walking/jogging. Along High Street are shops such as Hotel Chocolate, Whole Foods, M&S, TK Maxx, Top Shop, Zara, etc. There are also many dining choices such as Bill's, Wagamama's, Kensington Roof Gardens and Aubaine --- just to name a very few. (for crepes, go just a short ways up Kensington Church Street to My Old Dutch)
Written 5 February 2015
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