Japan House in Kensington is the cultural home of Japan in London. Japan House organise a number of exciting exhibitions and events throughout the year, including talks, workshops and film screenings. Most events are free but a small number of events require a participation fee.
Kensington and Chelsea Music Society return to Leighton House with an outstanding season of seven concerts, featuring a mixture of new and established artists, performing an immensely varied and exciting programme including double bass and viola recitals, baroque chamber music, and opera.
Wednesday 2 October 2025
Tuesday 18 November 2025
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Tuesday 24 February 2026
Wednesday 25 March 2026
Tuesday 21 April 2026
Wednesday 20 May 2026
Every Sunday 10am-2pm, Phillimore Walk, High Street Kensington W8 7RX
Stroll through the stalls and you'll find everything you need from freshly caught fish and shellfish to seasonal fruit and vegetables, pies, fresh bread, game in season, free range and organic eggs and poultry, meat, preserves, flowers and much more.
Delve into Wes Anderson’s extensive archive in this first retrospective exhibition devoted to his distinctive cinematic output, produced in collaboration with la Cinémathèque française.
The Holland Park Ecology Centre helps to promote awareness and understanding of biodiversity and the local environment through events for children and adults as well as environmental visits for schools and holiday activities.
Events for spring 2025 include a Botany Walk, Dawn Chorus Bird Walk, Family Bird Walk, Spring Bat Walk, Herbal Medicine Walk, pre-school activities
The Holland Park Ecology Centre is run by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea's Ecology Service.
Discover the story of Punjabi princess and suffragette icon, Sophia Duleep Singh and five women who shaped her extraordinary life, in a new exhibition at Kensington Palace for 2026.
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Enjoy a free day pass at Virgin Active. Book classes in advance to maximise your experience.
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Kensington residents can enjoy a complimentary 3-day membership for Wellness Week. T&Cs apply.
Book a free bike check-up, including wear-and-safety inspections to extend your bike’s lifespan and ensure its safe use.
Find your balance with The Ritual of Ayurveda through an immersive Water Island experience including a hand and arm massage and calming tea for a moment of relaxation. Visit Rituals High Street Kensington to book or call 02046000437 to book your slot.
Join F45 for a free class where every workout is expertly designed to target your entire body. With two personal trainers in every class, you’ll get 1:1 coaching within a motivating group environment.
Claim your free class using the link then download the F45 Training App and book your spot today. (Please note: allow 24 hrs for your F45 account to be set up).
Join a Kensington Palace guide for some incredible insight into how wellness has been interpreted throughout history. Touching on the lives of the people who lived, worked and partied at the palace explore how the Stuarts, Georgians and Victorians looked after their physical and mental health.
Daily at 3pm for 30 minutes, meet at the public Palace entrance on the East Front
1.30pm to 6.30pm
An inspiring day dedicated to growth, connection and empowerment at the Women’s Wellbeing Summit - a unique gathering of voices from across wellbeing, creativity, business and personal development.
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Join lululemon & Urban Greens for a fun, social 5km run with ambassador, Vitor.
Join the LULULEMON X URBAN GREENS 5KM RUN - a fun, community-focused run through Kensington. Starting at the lululemon Kensington store, this energising 5km run will take you through the local area before finishing at Urban Greens, where runners can unwind with fresh, nourishing salads and a lively DJ set. All participants will receive 50% off salads at Urban Greens plus a goodie bag
The run will begin at 11am. Please arrive earlier to check in & bag check your items.
Booking open from 1 May
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10.30am to 4.30pm
Get hands on and create a beautiful artwork to take home.
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Following a guided tour of artist and designer Simone Brewster's PLATFORM exhibition and a study of the museum's chair collection, create your own chair design inspired by identity and cultural narratives through conceptual exercises.
Photo Stepping Stools, Somerset House, 2008. Courtesy Simone Brewster
Join lululemon & Urban Greens at 11am for a fun, social 5km run with ambassador, Vitor.
Starting at the lululemon Kensington store, this energising run will take you through the local area before finishing at Urban Greens, where runners can unwind with 50% off salads, goodie bag and a lively DJ set. Bookings open from 1 May.
11am – 12.30pm
Enjoy a relaxing, creative morning learning the essentials of modern brush script. Booking essential.
Our regular vintage Flea Market
Think statement fashion, rare finds, retro homeware & handpicked gems.
No mass production. No repeats. Just pure vintage vibes.
If you live for the thrill of the find, this one’s for you.
Bring your tote. Bring your crew. Dig through decades.
Come to Phillimore Walk for a day of greenery, garden finds, rare plants, handmade planters, botanical art and outdoor living inspiration.
As part of London’s Festival of Architecture, Rooted in Kensington on Phillimore Walk brings together art, biodiversity and architecture to showcase Kensington as an ecosystem of Belonging.
With seating and an architectural reinterpretation of our missing tree from Toy Studio, artwork from MAMIMU and a Pollinator Pathmaker planting scheme, we are showcasing a unifying concept of belonging, history, heritage and greening, enhancing this special corner of West London.
Join us on Saturday 27 June for our World Cup Street Fest taking place alongside our popular vintage flea market, celebrating our diverse population drawn from all corners of the globe – with global street food and football fun.
Think statement fashion, rare finds, retro homeware & handpicked gems.
No mass production. No repeats. Just pure vintage vibes.
If you live for the thrill of the find, this one’s for you.
Bring your tote. Bring your crew. Dig through decades.
Calling all plant lovers! Come to Phillimore Walk for a day of greenery, garden finds, rare plants, handmade planters, botanical art and outdoor living inspiration.
Our regular vintage Flea Market
Think statement fashion, rare finds, retro homeware & handpicked gems.
No mass production. No repeats. Just pure vintage vibes.
If you live for the thrill of the find, this one’s for you.
Bring your tote. Bring your crew. Dig through decades.
Calling all plant lovers! Come to Phillimore Walk for a day of greenery, garden finds, rare plants, handmade planters, botanical art and outdoor living inspiration.
Calling all plant lovers! Come to Phillimore Walk for a day of greenery, garden finds, rare plants, handmade planters, botanical art and outdoor living inspiration.
Our regular vintage Flea Market
Think statement fashion, rare finds, retro homeware & handpicked gems.
No mass production. No repeats. Just pure vintage vibes.
If you live for the thrill of the find, this one’s for you.
Bring your tote. Bring your crew. Dig through decades.
Calling all plant lovers! Come to Phillimore Walk for a day of greenery, garden finds, rare plants, handmade planters, botanical art and outdoor living inspiration.
Our regular vintage Flea Market
Think statement fashion, rare finds, retro homeware & handpicked gems.
No mass production. No repeats. Just pure vintage vibes.
If you live for the thrill of the find, this one’s for you.
Bring your tote. Bring your crew. Dig through decades.
Calling all plant lovers! Come to Phillimore Walk for a day of greenery, garden finds, rare plants, handmade planters, botanical art and outdoor living inspiration.
Our regular vintage Flea Market
Think statement fashion, rare finds, retro homeware & handpicked gems.
No mass production. No repeats. Just pure vintage vibes.
If you live for the thrill of the find, this one’s for you.
Bring your tote. Bring your crew. Dig through decades.