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London Sightseeing Kensington area
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Worth seeing in the Kensington area
The walk you can follow here takes in the sights one by one:
Start of walk: Knightsbridge underground station
End of walk: Marble Arch underground station
Distance: 6 km
Harrods
metro: Knightsbridge
The largest luxury department store in London... a place you really should visit, and the fresh food department in particular is a real revelation. You don’t have to buy anything, it’s an attraction in itself. You can buy anything you might need in life, from the cradle to the grave.
Victoria and Albert Museum
metro: South Kensington
This museum houses examples of the applied arts. It contains all kinds of consumer articles, from fully furnished rooms to paintings showing how people used to practise their crafts. The museum is so big that you will have to be selective. The many panels at the entrance will help you make your choice.
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Natural History Museum
metro: South Kensington
This is just about the largest Natural History Museum in the world. It will tell you everything you want to know about the world’s creation and natural history. It was only recently altered in line with modern methods of exhibition, because it dates from the late 19th century. The museum is divided into several sections to enable you to select your particular areas of interest.
Science Museum
metro: South Kensington
This museum houses everything on the development of science and industry, from the steam engine to the very latest measuring equipment.
Kensington Palace and Gardens
metro: Queensway
Kensington Palace will probably bring Princess Diana to mind. This cosy palace is where she had her private apartments. Of course, they are not open to the public. Kensington Palace is still a place of residence for members of the royal family. You can, however, visit the State Apartments and see an exceptional collection of royal dress.
Speakers Corner
metro: Marble Arch
Speakers Corner is on the corner of Hyde Park and Marble Arch. Anyone can come and have their say here, about the things that bother them or recent current events. It’s a kind of pressure valve for the people. Listeners can respond to what the speakers are saying. And sometimes the debates can be very lively. Though the speakers come on Saturdays and Sunday mornings, Sundays are always the busiest.
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