Kensington, Sydney

Name: Kensington
Address: Sydney, Australia

#638 among attractions in Sydney

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Kensington is a suburb in south-eastern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is located 6 kilometres south-east of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the City of Randwick, in the Eastern Suburbs region. Colloquially, Kensington is referred to as "Kenso", "Ensington" or "Enso". ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 33°54'32"S, 151°13'19"E

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Kensington – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Centennial Park, Redfern Park, Sydney Cricket Ground, Fox Studios Australia.

1 miNE
Park, Playground
Centennial Park, Sydney
27 min walk • Centennial Park is an urban oasis nestled in the heart of Sydney, Australia, offering a tranquil retreat from the city's bustling streets. This expansive park, covering 189 hectares, is a verdant sanctuary for both locals and tourists seeking a slice of nature within...
1.3 miNW
Park
Redfern Park, Sydney
35 min walk • Redfern Park, nestled in the heart of Redfern, a suburb located just a stone's throw from Sydney's bustling Central Business District, is an urban oasis rich in cultural and historical significance. This charming park serves as a verdant retreat for locals and tourists...
1.2 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
31 min walk • The Sydney Cricket Ground is a sports stadium in Sydney, Australia. It is used for Test, One Day International and Twenty20 cricket, as well as Australian rules football, rugby league, rugby union, and association football.
1.2 miN
Amusement, Amusement park
Fox Studios Australia, Sydney
32 min walk • Fox Studios Australia is a film and television studio in Sydney currently part of The Walt Disney Company since 2019, occupying the site of the former Sydney Showground at Moore Park. The studio opened in May 1998 by 20th Century Fox, and is now owned by The Walt Disney Studios.
1 miNE
Park
Centennial Parklands, Sydney
25 min walk • Centennial Parklands is the name given to a group of three urban parklands located in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Comprising approximately 360 hectares, the lands encompass Centennial Park, Moore Park and Queen's Park.
1 miN
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
The Entertainment Quarter, Sydney
27 min walk • The Entertainment Quarter is an entertainment precinct in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, Australia. The Entertainment Quarter sits beside Fox Studios Australia in the suburb of Moore Park, located 3 kilometres south-east of the Sydney central business district, and is part of local government area of the City of Sydney.
1.5 miNW
City hall, Victorian architecture
Redfern Town Hall, Sydney
40 min walk • The Redfern Town Hall is a landmark sandstone civic building located in the heart of Redfern, New South Wales, Australia. built in 1870 and designed in the Victorian Regency style by George Allen Mansfield.
1.2 miNW
Park
Waterloo Town Hall, Sydney
30 min walk • The Waterloo Town Hall is a heritage-listed town hall located in Waterloo, a suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Located at 770 Elizabeth Street, it was built in 1880–82 in the Victorian Italianate architectural style with Second Empire elements by John Smedley, Edward Hughes and Ambrose Thornley.
1 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Hordern Pavilion, Sydney
27 min walk • Hordern Pavilion is a building located in Moore Park, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, on the grounds of the old Sydney Showground. "The Hordern", as it is affectionally known by Sydneysiders, has been an architecturally and socially significant Sydney landmark since its construction in 1924.
1 miE
Church, Victorian architecture
Randwick Presbyterian Church, Sydney
27 min walk • The Randwick Presbyterian Church is a heritage-listed Presbyterian church building located at 162 Alison Road in the Sydney suburb of Randwick in the City of Randwick local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The church was designed by Sir John Sulman and built from 1889 to 1890 by George Gale.
1.4 miSE
Nightlife, Cinema
The Ritz Cinema, Sydney
37 min walk • The Ritz Cinema, also known as the Ritz Theatre, is a heritage-listed cinema located at 43 St Pauls Street, in the Sydney suburb of Randwick in the City of Randwick local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by Aaron Bolot and built in 1937 by C. & B. J. Williams.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kensington?

Nearby attractions include Southern Cross Drive, Sydney (14 min walk), UNSW Bookshop, Sydney (19 min walk), Busby's Bore, Sydney (22 min walk).

How to get to Kensington by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kensington:

Light rail

Kensington • Lines: L3 (3 min walk)
ES Marks • Lines: L3 (7 min walk)

Bus

Eastern Avenue Nr Day Avenue, Kensington • Lines: 302, 303 (15 min walk)
Day Avenue Nr Mooramie Avenue, Kensington • Lines: 302, 303 (16 min walk)

Train

Green Square (29 min walk)