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South Kensington

South Kensington, located in the heart of Central London, offers a wealth of fascinating, educational and historical experiences to explore.

There’s no place more quintessentially ‘London’ and whether you’re visiting our campus for business or pleasure, our handy guide below will provide all the information you need to know before you travel.

Museums

The main room at the Natutral History Museum

The Natural History Museum

The Natural History Museum is one of London’s architectural treasures and is filled with wonders from the natural world.

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Exhibition at the science museum

The Science Museum

The Science Museum has many intriguing interactive exhibits for fun and learning.

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The Victoria and Albert museum

The Victoria and Albert museum was created in 1952 and has evolved to collect of 500 years of human creativity. There are few better places to discover past, present and the future of artistic creativity.

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Cultural attractions

Park view of Hyde Park

Hyde Park and Marble Arch

Hyde Park and Marble Arch are easily accessible via the Central line. Hyde Park offers 350 acres of green open space in the heart of central London. It’s one of eight Royal Parks in the Capital and is home to the Serpentine Lake, Speakers’ Corner, the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain and the Serpentine Lido where you can swim in the summer.

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Front view of the Royal Albert Hall

Royal Albert Hall

Royal Albert Hall is one of the UK’s most loved and distinctive buildings, recognisable the world over. Each year it hosts more than 350 performances, including the BBC Proms.

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Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace is the official home of the King. It is also the home of national and royal celebrations, as well as the backdrop to the regular Changing the Guard ceremony. Explore the magnificent State Rooms which are open to visitors for 10 weeks each summer. Buckingham Palace is within easy access of our accommodation in Central London.

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Shopping locations in London

A view of Oxford Street

Oxford Street

From high-street shops to designer stores, you are sure to find something to suit all styles and budgets. Oxford Street is accessible via the Central Line, the Victoria Line and the Bakerloo line.

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Regent Street

Regent Street

Round the corner from Oxford Street, Regent Street is a major shopping street in Central London. Considered by some as the home of fashion in London, it’s easily accessible from our accommodation in Central London via the tube, bus or bicycle.

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King's Road Chelsea

King's Road, Chelsea

In under 30 minutes walking from our accommodation in Central London, find yourself in one of London’s most coveted areas. The King’s Road, Chelsea, offers a unique array of boutique shops, local sights and restaurants and cafes, perfect for a day of exploring.

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How to find us

Public transport

The nearest London Underground (tube) stations are South Kensington and Gloucester Road, a 10-minute walk away. From here, you can take the District, Circle and Piccadilly lines to anywhere in London.

From Heathrow Airport

Journey time: 50 minutes

Take the Heathrow Express, which runs every 15 minutes to Paddington mainline station. Change to the Underground and take the Circle line to South Kensington. Alternatively, you can take the Piccadilly line directly from Heathrow Airport to South Kensington.

From London City Airport

Journey time: 40 minutes

Take the DLR to Canning Town, then change to the Underground and take the Jubilee line. At Green Park, change to the Piccadilly line to South Kensington station.

From Gatwick Airport

Journey time: 50 minutes

Take the Gatwick Express, which runs approximately every 15 minutes, to Victoria mainline station. Change to the Underground and take the District or Circle lines to South Kensington.

From Stansted Airport

Journey time: 90 minutes

Take the Stansted Express, which runs approximately every 15 minutes, to Liverpool Street mainline station. Change to the Underground and take the Circle line to South Kensington.

By car

Parking in the streets around Prince’s Gardens is on a pay-and-display basis for limited periods only.

By coach

Coaches can drop off and pick up guests at the corner of Prince’s Gardens main entrance on Exhibition Road. The maximum standing time is 20 minutes.

There is no coach parking available on campus. The nearest coach park is Euro Car Parks in Hyde Park, W2 4QH.

By bicycle

There are 800 Santander Cycles stations across London with three surrounding our South Kensington campus. Ride to your event for as little as £1.65. For more information about renting a bicycle, visit the Santander Cycles website.

Get in touch

Group enquiries (10 guests or more)

Email: groupaccommodation@imperial.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)207 594 9511

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Individual enquiries

Email: vacenquiries@imperial.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)20 7594 9507

Please note, if you have booked your room through a third-party provider, you need to contact them directly to amend, update or cancel your booking.

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