Trains to South Kensington

Travel to South Kensington

When you arrive in South Kensington it's difficult to know which world-class museum to visit first. The Royal Albert Hall is nearby too, and Kensington Palace where Queen Victoria and Diana, Princess of Wales both lived.

Getting here: Take Southeastern trains to Charing Cross or Victoria then hop on a tube.

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Science Museum

From early technologies to a space toilet, the Science Museum houses the wonders of engineering and invention.

The Natural History Museum

Everyone knows about the dinosaurs – but you can also find out about the human body, volcanoes and earthquakes, ecology and evolution.

Victoria and Albert Museum

The world's leading museum of art and design showcases things that make living more pleasurable – from ceramics and glassware to fashion and jewellery.

Kensington Gardens

The Peter Pan statue, Serpentine art galleries and the Albert Memorial are all found in the 265 acres of Kensington Gardens. Visit the former home of queens and princesses to see the state apartments and imagine what it is like for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge who use it as their London residence.