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Kensington is a borough of London, which is situated in the southwest part of Hyde Park. The town is bordered by Kensington Bridge to its east and Earls Court and Hammersmith to its west.
The place has become a popular tourist destination in London, for holding multiple attractions. Some of the well-known attractions of Kensington are:
- Albert Memorial
- Kensington Palace
- Kensington Gardens
- Royal College of Music
- Royal College of Art
- Natural History Museum
Kensington is also home to some of the notable personalities of Britain’s royal family. Both Lady Diana and Queen Victoria were residents of Kensington.
Travelers can also enjoy various activities at Kensington in London. Eating out, watching movies and shopping are parts of Kensington activities. The town is a renowned shopping paradise for tourists in London. Kensington High Street, King’s Road, and Notting Hill areas are famous for some of the well-known shops and boutiques.
Getting into Kensington
Travelers can get into Kensington, London by availing of a number of public transport facilities. Visitors arriving from distant places can get into the city by flight. From Heathrow Airport they can rent a car to reach Kensington. Visitors can also reach Kensington via Gatwick Airport. The Gatwick Express train can also be availed to reach Kensington.
Inter-city railway connections are the easiest and fastest way to reach Kensington. The Heathrow Express train provides daily services to various junctions of Kensington.
Accommodations in Kensington
Some of the reputed and conveniently located hotels in the Kensington area are mentioned below:
- Montana
- Rembrandt
- Copthorne Tara
- NH Kensington
- Kensington Rooms
- Marriott Kensington
- Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt
- Holiday Inn Kensington Forum
