Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Borough of London Region in England
Description
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is an administrative district in the western center of the British capital, covering neighborhoods such as Notting Hill and South Kensington. The area stretches between Westminster and Hammersmith and connects parks, residential streets, and cultural institutions within a compact territory.
History
Two boroughs merged in 1965 to form this unit, inheriting the royal title that had been granted to the western half in 1901. The merger brought together different neighborhoods under one administrative structure that continues to operate today.
Culture
The name reflects royal connections dating back to the early 20th century, while today the area shows a mix of residential streets with Victorian terraces and international shops. Visitors find along the main roads a variety of restaurants and small cafés where locals and tourists meet.
Practical
Twelve underground stations spread across the area and connect it to other parts of the city through five different lines. Most attractions are reachable on foot or with short rides within the zone.
Did you know?
Population density surpasses every other local authority in the country, with more than 31,000 people per square mile. This concentration shapes the streetscape and the rhythm of daily life in residential areas.
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Kensington Palace
589 m
Madame Tussauds London
3.6 km
Harrods
2.2 km
Royal Albert Hall
1.2 km
Hyde Park
2.3 km
Victoria and Albert Museum
1.7 km
Natural History Museum, London
1.5 km
Grenfell Tower
1.9 km
Television Centre
2.3 km
Marble Arch
2.8 km
Nottingham Cottage
606 m
Garden Lodge, Kensington
910 m
Westfield London
1.9 km
Hammersmith Apollo
2.4 km
Animals in War Memorial
2.8 km
Trellick Tower
2.5 km
Science Museum
1.5 km
The Tower House
608 m
Earls Court Exhibition Centre
1.5 km
Royal Academy of Music
3.8 km
Royal Hospital Chelsea
3.1 km
Kensington Gardens
1.2 km
Albert Memorial
1.2 km
The Wallace Collection
3.4 km
Whiteleys
1.5 km
Ivy Cottage
610 m
Grosvenor Square
3.2 km
Apsley House
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