Kensington Square, London

Name: Kensington Square
Address: London, United Kingdom

#1155 among attractions in London

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Kensington Square is a garden square in Kensington, London, W8. It was built from 1692 on land acquired for the purpose in 1685 and is the oldest such square in Kensington. The houses facing, Nos. 1–45, are listed Grade II for their architectural/historic merit. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°30'2"N, 0°11'24"W

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Kensington and Chelsea (Queen's Gate)London United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Kensington Palace, Albert Memorial, Kensington High Street, Royal Albert Hall.

~1720 ftN
Royal museum in state residence
Kensington Palace, London
9 min walk • Kensington Palace, nestled in the heart of London, is a royal residence with a history that stretches back over 300 years. Originally a private country house, the building was transformed into a palace by King William III and Queen Mary II in 1689, who commissioned Sir...
0.5 miE
Queen Victoria's memorial to her husband
Albert Memorial, London
14 min walk • The Albert Memorial is one of London's most ornate monuments, dedicated to the memory of Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's beloved husband. Located in Kensington Gardens, just opposite the Royal Albert Hall, this Victorian-era memorial is a grandiose celebration of the...
~870 ftW
Shopping, Shopping district
Kensington High Street, London
5 min walk • Kensington High Street is the main shopping street in Kensington, London. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London. Kensington High Street is the continuation of Kensington Road and part of the A315. It starts by the entrance to Kensington Palace and runs westward through central Kensington.
0.5 miE
Landmark Victorian concert hall
Royal Albert Hall, London
14 min walk • The Royal Albert Hall, an iconic concert hall nestled in the heart of London, stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage. Inaugurated by Queen Victoria in 1871, the hall was named in memory of her husband, Prince Albert, whose vision for a 'Central...
~1610 ftN
Monuments and statues
Statue of William III, London
8 min walk • A bronze statue of William III of England stands on the south side of Kensington Palace in London, facing towards the Golden Gates. The statue was designed by Heinrich Baucke and erected in 1907.
0.5 miNW
Nightlife
The Churchill Arms, London
13 min walk • The Churchill Arms is a public house at 119 Kensington Church Street on the corner with Campden Street, Notting Hill, London. There has been a pub on the site since at least the late nineteenth century. Previously known as the "Church-on-the-Hill", the pub received its current name after the Second World War.
0.4 miNW
Shopping, Shopping district
Kensington Church Street, London
11 min walk • Kensington Church Street is a shopping street in Kensington, London, England, designated the A4204, and traditionally known for its art and antiques shops. Buildings at the southern end date back to the early 1700s. It is named after Kensington's original church of St Mary Abbots.
~1950 ftN
Palace
Nottingham Cottage, London
10 min walk • Nottingham Cottage is a house in the grounds of Kensington Palace in London. As a grace-and-favour property, the house has been frequently occupied by members of the British royal family, as well as staff and employees.
0.4 miW
The history of modern design and innovation
Design Museum, London
12 min walk • The Design Museum in Kensington, London exhibits product, industrial, graphic, fashion, and architectural design. In 2018, the museum won the European Museum of the Year Award.
~870 ftSW
Church
St Sarkis, London
5 min walk • St Sarkis is an Armenian Apostolic church and a Grade II* listed building in Iverna Gardens, Kensington, London. It was constructed in 1922–23 by Calouste Gulbenkian as a memorial to his parents, and the architect was Arthur Davis. It is the only church in England to have been built in the traditional Armenian style.
~940 ftN
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St Mary Abbots, London
5 min walk • St Mary Abbots is a church located on Kensington High Street and the corner of Kensington Church Street in London W8. The present church structure was built in 1872 to the designs of Sir George Gilbert Scott, who combined neo-Gothic and early-English styles.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kensington Square?

Nearby attractions include Kensington, London (1 min walk), Kensington Roof Gardens, London (3 min walk), London/South Kensington-Chelsea, London (3 min walk), St Sarkis, London (5 min walk).

How to get to Kensington Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kensington Square:

Metro

High Street Kensington • Lines: Circle, District (3 min walk)
Gloucester Road • Lines: Circle, District, Piccadilly (13 min walk)

Bus

High Street Kensington Station • Lines: 23, 27, 28, 328, 49, 702, 9, N27, N28, N31, N9 (4 min walk)
Kensington Palace • Lines: 23, 452, 49, 52, 70, 9, N9 (5 min walk)

Train

London Paddington (33 min walk)