Kensington Gardens

May 16, 2012

Kensington Gardens will be hosting an enchanting theatrical experience this summer. A specially created pavillion with 1480 seats and a circular stage will act as a doorway into the magical land of Narnia.

CS Lewis’ “The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe” is one of our best-loved children’s tales, and this amazing mix of live theatre and puppetry, set against the backdrop of Kensington Palace, will prove to be one of the summer’s most memorable experiences.
source www.londondrum.com/events/?p=17228

Filed under: Kensington — Tags: Kensington Gardens — CClayton @ 10:47 am

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Boutique Hotel in Kensington

July 29, 2011

Simply Rooms and Suites in Kensington is one of the trendiest boutique London hotels. Located, just of buzzing Kensington High St, it is ideal for the discerning tourist or business traveller. Set in the heart of London, newly designed Simply Rooms & Suites is one of the new boutique London hotels near Olympia Exhibition Centre. Located only 400 metres from Kensington (Olympia) underground station, and a stone’s throw away from Kensington High Street, they offer affordable high quality 4* accommodation.

Simply Rooms & Suites concept is simple. The reason they can offer a luxury experience from only £99 per night is by eliminating the traditional hotel facilities such as a restaurant, bar, gym and spa. This allows them to keep room rates low without compromising on high spec room luxury. Also Simply Rooms & Suites offer either a mini-kitchen or a fully fledged kitchen in the majority of its guest bedrooms encouraging guests to bring in food and beverages from the many local groceries or take-aways.

All rooms our contemporary designed and equipped with quality bedding, air conditioning, free broadband internet, wifi, flat screen TVs, ipod dock, UK & EU power plugs. Bathrooms are equipped with power showers, bathroom speakers, and quality accessories.

Filed under: Kensington,London — Tags: Boutique Hotel — shamina @ 1:05 pm

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Events in London this weekend 16th July

July 15, 2011

James Blunt Picnic Concert – 16th July

Join James Blunt for an unforgettable summer night at Kenwood House when he takes you through some classic tracks including “You’re Beautiful”, “High”, “Goodbye My Lover” and “Wisemen”. Kenwood House overlooks Hampstead Heath and boasts a spectacularly ornate library filled with great works of art by Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Vermeer and Stubbs.

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Lovebox Festival – 15th -17th July

Victoria Park will be hosting the annual LOVEBOX festival for three days in July starting friday 15th July. On the Friday you will see The Wombats, Example and Beardyman. Saturday you can see Snoop Dogg, Jessie J, Katy B, and on the Sunday 17th you can see Groove Amarda, Scissor Sisters, Blondie, Kelis, Marc Almond and Beth Ditto.

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Thelma and Louise - 16th July

At Kensington Gardens this Saturday The Royal Parks will be laying on “Thelma and Louise”, starring Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon is being shown. A great outdorr cinema experience all round.

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Bed Bugs Sleepover at London Zoo – 15th July

If your children are between 11 and 14 this experience at London Zoo is a great experience. They will spend the night in BUGS! alongside the spiders, beetles and tamarins (all safely behind glass). With plenty of activities before bedtime including animal talks, games and story-telling sessions. The highlight will be a night time tour around the zoo, so they can see what goes on once all of the visitors have gone home. Many of the animals are more active at night, so they’ll be able to see what they get up to as we search the zoo by torchlight.

For more goings on in London this weeekend visit http://www.londondrum.com

Filed under: Kensington,London,London Events — Tags: kensington events, lonon events — shamina @ 3:37 pm

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Wireless Festival Hyde Park

July 1, 2011

Lots Lots Lots happening in London this weekend…

Don’t miss out – Wireless Festival with Barclaycard in Hyde Park from today 1st July till Sunday 3rd July

Head down to Hyde Park today with the following line up on the main stage:

- Example at 16.00 – 16.35

- Bruno Mars at 16.55 – 17.35

- Tinie Tempah at 17.55 – 18.45

- Black Eyed Peas at 20.40 – 22.40

For further information please visit www.wirelessfestival.co.uk/2011

Why not make a night of it at stay at the Kensington West – We have 3 rooms available tonight and only 1 left for tomorrow night. Book now on kensingtonwest.org or call me on 020 7602 9954

Hurry Hurry Hurry we are soon to sell out

Filed under: Kensington,London,London Events — shamina @ 12:56 pm

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What’s on at Olympia London this June?

June 1, 2011

This month at the London Olympia exhibition centre you can see the Doctor Who experience which is running right through to November so there is plenty of time to catch this exhibition.

Pulse is on at Earls court One this coming 5th -7th June. This is a unique exhibition bringing to you over 500 exhibitors spanning 5 zones, Home, Gift, Fashion, Bath & Body and Launchpad. Come along and see the design-led product launches, exciting contemporary brands which have never been seen together in the UK. This is a great place to spot the designers of the future and grab some bargains.

Fashion students should be heading over to Earls Court two from the 5th-8th of Jen for the Graduate Fashion Week. The exhibition showcases the work of some 50 universities across 52 courses, and approximately 21 university fashion shows. The prestigious Gala Show and Awards presentation takes place on the 8th June. So if you want to support the young designers of tomorrow come along and help to promote our young talent.

In the Olympia grand hall this 9-19th June is one of Europe’s most prestigious antique fairs. Now 38 years old, the Olympia International Fine Art & Antiques Fair remains one of the most established events in the arts and antiques calendar, enticing enthusiasts from all around the world. People are welcome from all backgrounds, whether you are a seasoned collector or an eager newcomer, you will all be spoilt for choice by 150 of the finest dealers from the UK and abroad.

If you’re looking for somewhere to stay but don’t want to pay top London prices try one of the hotels near Olympia London such as us Kensington West, we offer all mod cons but at a budget price. Or how about our sister hotel Simply Rooms and Suites, which is another of our great Kensington Hotels offering luxury affordable accommodation in the capital.

Filed under: Earls Court,Exhibitions,Kensington,Olympia,Olympia Hotels — Tags: Doctor Who, graduate fashion week, Kensington hotels, Olympia grand hall, Olympia London, pulse — shamina @ 3:38 pm

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Things to do this coming half term..

May 19, 2011

May half term is nearly upon us. Parents are bracing themselves for the usual words “I’m bored”. So what can you do to keep the little mites happy? Well if you live in or around London there is plenty to do.

The doctor who experience at Olympia is great for fans wanting to get up close and personal with monsters, spaceships and even the doctor himself.

The Age of the Dinosaur exhibition London event at Natural History Museum invites you and your children to discover their natural habitat. The exhibition has a huge collection of gigantic skeletons and fossilized remains which kids will love. Dinosaurs Unleashed at The 02 in London is another great exhibition for dinosaur fans.

Another idea for a day out in London is the Wetland Centre. Over the half term there will be plenty of hands on activities and demonstrations about different wildlife.

If you want to stay over in London why not book a room with us. Kensington West is one of the best budget Kensington Hotels, we offer all mod cons and are based in a great location in Kensington, just a short walk from Kensington High street.

Filed under: Kensington,Kensington hotels,London Events,O2 Arena,Olympia — Tags: half term, hotels kensington — shamina @ 3:56 pm

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London Science Museum

Science Museum, Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London SW7 2DD

The London Science Museum has launched a unique new project as a part of their Climate Changing programme. The project, called ‘A Cockroach Tour of the Science Museum’ is a participatory event by art group Superflex, which invites participants to take on the form of cockroaches.

Visitors to the Science Museum will be able to dress up in realistic cockroach costumes to begin a journey through the Museum, exploring the impact on the climate of scientific and technological developments from the perspective of one of the oldest, most resilient life forms on the planet.

The humorous tour will take visitors through the Museum’s Energy Hall, Exploring Space and Making the Modern World galleries before completing their journey in the atmosphere gallery. The tour has been created by Superflex, a group of artists and designers whose work aims both to highlight global issues and to suggest and generate alternative ideas and solutions.

Filed under: Exhibitions,Kensington — Tags: London Science Museum — shamina @ 3:40 pm

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Rooms still available for Royal Wedding

April 26, 2011

It is just 2 days before the royal wedding. The whole country is gearing up for the hotest wedding of the century. If the estimated figure of 2 billion viewers is accurate, this will be the most-watched televised wedding in history and will go down in the record books. If you want to join the crowds here in London we still have a few rooms available. From Kensington you can get the green district line which goes directly to Westminister.

Call us today to book your room before the last few go.

Filed under: Kensington,Kensington hotels — Tags: rooms, royal wedding — shamina @ 7:50 am

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What’s on in London this April?

April 12, 2011

There is plenty going on at the Royal Albert Hall in Kensington. Tim Minchan is a must see musical comedy genius and he will be at the Royal Albert Hall on the 28^th of April. John Bishop is another acclaimed comedian who is touring with his The Sunshine Tour and you can catch him on the 21^st of April.

At Olympia this month there is the ongoing Doctor who Experience which runs right through until 30^th November. The London Book fair is on from 11-13^th April as is the D&AD Awards although that is also showing on the 14^th April also.

The O2 has the Dinosaurs Unleashed exhibition is on until the 31^st of December this year which gives everyone plenty of time to get up close and personal with some of the largest and most fearsome dinosaurs that lived on our planet Earth.

70’s heartthrob David Cassidy is at the Hammersmith Apollo on the 12^th April for a special birthday show. R.Kelly is playing on the 22^nd of April and Trey Song is playing on the 26^th.

Fancy a bit of Shakespeare? Hamlet is playing at Lyttelton Theatre from the 13^th to the 23rd of April.

This is just a taster. There is plenty to do for everyone in London, taking a day out or weekend in the capital gives you access to all the top shops, bars, restaurants, nightlife, cosmopolitan mix of people, museums and galleries. So if you haven’t visited London for a while, maybe now you should book something up and then you can look forward to getting a taste of what London offers.

Filed under: Kensington,London Events,O2 Arena,Olympia,Royal Albert Hall — Tags: april, hammersmith apollo, O2, Olympia, Royal Albert Hall, whats on — shamina @ 9:52 am

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Recommended Kensington Bars

March 22, 2011

The Abingdon
With its fine food, interesting décor, warm atmosphere and comprehensive drinks, it comes as little surprise that The Abingdon is a success story in this upscale neighbourhood.
54 Abingdon Road,
Kensington,
London,
W8 6AP

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Babylon

Babylon is uniquely situated above the Kensington Roof Gardens on the High Street. Visitors can go for drinks whilst enjoying sweeping views of the London skyline during the summer.

The Roof Gardens,
99 Kensington High Street,
Kensington,
London,
W8 5SA

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Anglesea Arms
(International)
Upmarket as only a pub in South Kensington could be, the Anglesea Arms still retains the lively atmosphere of a bustling pub.

15 Selwood Terrace,
South Kensington,
London,
SW7 3QG

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Britannia

The Britannia, a modernised pub located just a few moments away from Kensington High Street, is a little reinvented gem.

1 Allen Street,
Kensington,
London,
W8 6UX

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The Churchill Arms

A traditional and refined pub on Kensington Church Street, it’s unlikely that the Churchill Arms will ever change.

119 Kensington Church Street,
Kensington,
London,
W8 7LN

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Coquine

Coquine is a stylish, contemporary venue situated over two floors. The drinks list features cocktails created by mixologist Thierry Brocher and the food menu offers both small and large Mediterranean dishes. Some of the UKs top DJs feature at the weekends playing the latest tracks.

160 Old Brompton Road,
Kensington,
London,
SW5 0BA

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The Jam Tree

On a sleepy residential road near Kensington Olympia tube station, The Jam Tree has been revamped by new management and owners with an impressive resume.

58 Milson Road,
Kensington,
London,
W14 0LB

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The Kensington Bar and Kitchen

Excellent venue in Russell Gardens with a variety of different comedy and music nights scheduled. Contact the venue for more details.

54 Russell Gardens,
Kensington,
London,
W14 8EZ

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For reviews on each bar visit http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/pubsandbars/kensington-bars-recommended-london-195.html

Filed under: Kensington,Kensington Bars/Pubs,London — Tags: Kensington, Recommended Kensington Bars — CClayton @ 1:23 pm

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