In this video tour, David Hill of New York Habitat (http://www.nyhabitat.com) explores the thriving districts Kensington & Chelsea in London! The Royal borough of Kensington & Chelsea is the most densely populated in the UK and one of the wealthiest. The borough stretches roughly from Harrow Road in the north to the banks of the Thames in the south, and from Finborough road in the west to Hyde Park in the east. It is the most popular accommodation destination for visitors coming to the city for a short period. In the tour, we'll explore the best shopping spots in the area, stop by museums such as the Natural History Museum, have a look at famous neighborhoods such as Notting Hill and visit parks such as Kensington Gardens! Shopping in Kensington and Chelsea The tour starts at one of the most popular shopping destinations in London: Kensington High Street. Kensington High Street boasts many chain stores known throughout the world, such as Marks & Spenser, H&M;, Whole Foods Market, and many more. In Chelsea, King's Road is the place to be. King's Road features many boutiques stores, which you can find all the way up to Sloane Square. From Sloane Square, Sloane Street runs north to Knightsbridge and Hyde Park. At Sloane Street, you'll find the best of fashion at stores such as Gucci, Prada, Versace, Jimmy Choo and more. Along Knightsbridge, you'll find Harrods: arguably London's most famous department store. Culture & Famous Museums in Kensington & Chelsea In Kensington you can find the Natural History Museum, which boasts over 70 million items in its five main collections Botany, Entomology, Mineralogy, Palaeantology and Zoology. The Science Museum and Victoria & Albert Museum are located just blocks away. In between the Natural History Museum and the Albert Memorial, which can be found in Kensington Gardens, lies the Royal Albert Hall. This impressive building hosts concerts, plays and operas. All these buildings together show South Kensington really is a central point of art and culture in London. Stay in Kensington or Chelsea in your own Vacation Rental Apartment After a busy day of shopping, exploring the area and taking in some culture, you can relax and come home to your own London vacation rental apartment. (http://www.nyhabitat.com/london-apartment/vacation). NY Habitat has many vacation rental apartments in Kensington and Chelsea that can provide a prefect base to explore London from. Take for example this modern 2-bedroom accommodation in South Kensington: http://www.nyhabitat.com/london-apartment/vacation/765, which is just minutes from the Earl's Court exhibition center.If you're thinking of traveling to London with a big family or group of friends, this 3-bedroom apartment in Chelsea might be a fantastic fit for you: http://www.nyhabitat.com/london-apartment/vacation/1256. This classic apartment with a private balcony can sleep up to six people, and is located steps away from the bustling King's Road! Check http://www.nyhabitat.com/london-apartment.html for our entire selection of apartments in London. Notting Hill & Kensington Gardens Next on the tour is Notting Hill, which lies to the northwest of Kensington Gardens. Anyone who's ever seen the movie Notting Hill starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts will be familiar with the beautiful colored houses of Portobello Road and the secluded private gardens of the neighborhood. Visit Notting Hill on a Saturday to explore the famous market of Portobello Road, where you can pick up antiques, clothes and more. When you're visiting Kensington, of course you also have to stop by its famous parks. Kensington Gardens is the western half of Hyde Park, and includes the Albert Memorial. Stroll through the park to feel miles away from the busy city life. After a long afternoon of exploring Kensington, end the day in one of Kensington's excellent pubs or restaurants. We hope you've enjoyed this tour of Kensington and Chelsea in London! Don't forget to check out our blog for more information about the area [INSERT LINK TO BLOG ARTICLE]. Did we miss any of your favorite spots? Let us know in the comments below! Also don't forget to have a look at our other London neighborhood tour videos! [INSERT LINK TO London Video Tours Playlist]. Or you can start with our first neighborhood tour of London's West End: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZde6KWbWuM&list;=UUnLzgjMIqeoWemG7ErQs8HA&index;=4 Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel to get updates about our latest videos: http://www.youtube.com/newyorkhabitat

• published: 26 Dec 2012
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