Hyde Park, Kensington and Chelsea
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The Natural History Museum employed some
of the latest construction techniques at the time, including the
decorative terracotta castings of birds and animals visible around the
entrances. Explore the world of dinosaurs and fossils and trace the history of evolution! A restaurant, a café and a sandwich bar, as well as a snack bar and
picnic area, make sure you are never short of an opportunity to
re-fuel. There are three different shops, The Museum Shop, The Dino
Store and The Earth Shop.
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The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) South Kensington is the world's greatest museum of art and
design, with collections unrivalled in their scope and diversity.
Discover 3000 years' worth of amazing artefacts from many of the
world's richest cultures including ceramics, furniture, fashion, glass,
jewellery, metalwork, photographs, sculpture, textiles and paintings. The museum also stages additional temporary exhibitions of art, design, fashion and photography.
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The Science Museum has seven floors stuffed full of centuries of
scientific and technological innovation, from steam engines to cars, space flight, medicine and computers. Galleries have been updated with interactive displays, such as The Launch Pad, the Garden and Things
galleries. Each floor has a different theme – Flight, for example, on the
third floor, has fighter planes and early flying contraptions suspended
from the ceiling. There are three cafes to choose from and a gift shop.
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Kensington Palace was built in 1605. Formerly known as Nottingham
House, it was purchased by King William and Queen Mary in 1689. The
palace and gardens were used by successive British monarchs as royal
apartments or as a primary residence. Princess (later Queen) Victoria
was born here in 1819. Later occupants included Princess Margaret,and
Princess Diana. Highlights of a tour include the King's gallery and the
Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection. Facilities include a shop and
tearoom.
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Step out of Sloane Square tube station and walk straight ahead onto the
Kings Road – fashion epicentre of the swinging 60’s, and home to
Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren’s shop “Sex” in the 70’s. The Kings Road isn’t on the edge any longer, but being one of Lonodon's wealthiest districts, it does have a very
good selection of clothes and shoe shops, and an atmosphere which you
will either love or hate (Think women wearing sunglasses when it’s
cloudy).
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Hyde Park is a huge green lung in central London covering 350 acres. With children's play areas, cafes, tennis courts and
extensively wooded landscaped grounds, there is always something to do
here. Hire a boat on the Serpentine, or visit the acclaimed Serpentine
Gallery which showcases regular exhibitions of contemporary art. Open air film screenings are sometimes held on summer
evenings. Facilities include an education centre, catering outlets, tennis courts and toilets.
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Arguably the most famous department store in the world, Harrods sells
everything you would expect and more. You can buy anything here – and
if it isn’t in stock, they will order it for you, whether it’s a real
helicopter or a toy one. Even if you aren’t buying, have a look at the
magnificent food hall on the ground floor. The fact that there are a
total of 28 restaurants over 7 floors gives you an idea of the scale
and opulence of this place.
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Visit the National Army Museum and find out how Britain’s past has
helped to shape the present day. Discover the impact our
Army has had on the story of Britain, Europe and the world, and see how
the actions of a few can affect the futures of many. Victory in world war assured the independence of our own and many
other nations. Wherever you are from, the actions of the British Army
– and the many nations who have fought within it - have helped to shape
the world we live in.
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Apsley House, home of the first Duke of Wellington and his descendants,
stands at Hyde Park Corner. For over 200
years, this great metropolitan mansion has been known colloquially as
‘Number 1 London.' Inside you will see many aspects of the first duke’s life
and work, outstandingly his amazing art collection. Paintings by famous artists are hung throughout the first floor, many of them part
of the Spanish Royal Collection which came into Wellington’s possession
after the Battle of Vitoria in 1813.
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There are few institutions in the United Kingdom with an unbroken three
centuries of service and none of them is so close to the heart of the
nation as "The Men in Scarlet", the Chelsea Pensioners, and their home,
the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Founded in 1692 by King Charles II and intended for the 'succour
and relief of veterans broken by age and war', the Royal Hospital, with
its Grade 1 listed buildings, still serves its original purpose.
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