London's largest neighbourhood, Kensington is a large borough with the very chic Kensington High Street and many fascinating antique shops. Kensington has some of London's best churches, historic buildings, landmarks, museums, parks and even a palace! Even though Kensington has some of the most expensive addresses, Kensington does offer a number of budget hotels, ideal for those who are looking for a cheap place to stay while exploring London. Kensington is one of the most fashionable districts in London, being well known for both an exclusive residential area as well as an excellent place to shopping. Since the 17th Century when King William III moved to Kensington Palace, the area has been the mecca for wealthy Londoners. Kensington is one of the best places to find all kinds of shops primarily along Kensington High Street. Other well known sites in Kensington are Kensington Gardens, Kensington Palace, the Royal Albert Hall and Holland Park. Kensington also is home to a number of museums, which are very interesting such as the Natural History Museum, the Victoria and Albert and the Science Museum.


During the whole year, there are many things to do in the Kensington area. The very popular Cirque due Soleil returns back to the Royal Albert Hall, this is about the celebration of life, strength and the human spirit.
For those who enjoy Ballroom dancing, in Kensington is the best place to watch all the professionals do there stuff, here is where the International championships take place and features the best dance talents in the country and in the world.
During may a unique festival goes on the London Dollhouse festival, here you will be able to view doll houses and miniatures from all over the world, there are over 175 crafts men showing their skills from Japan, Europe and from America.
From February this year to January 2006, Victoria and Albert welcome Style and Splendour, this exhibition features 52 ensembles and 60 accessories from the wardrobe of Queen Maud of Norway.
After the hit of the movie 'The Hitchhiker's guide to the Galaxy' the science museum is offering the chance to see the science behind the movie, it will also show some of the science which shapes our lives and the universe, this is a good place to discover the reason and why things work the way they do.