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ALBERT MEMORIAL
ADDRESS: SOUTH CARRIAGE DRIVE HYDE PARK LONDON SW7 1 nearest train station: 
South Kensington
0.6 miles (0.9 km) Paddington 0.9 miles (1.5 km) |
| Designed by George Gilbert Scott in 1872 and completed in 1878 the Albert memorial was commissioned by Queen Victoria and dedicated to the memory of Prince Albert the Prince Consort (a.k.a. Albert, Prince of Saxe Coburg). Featuring a statue of Prince Albert at it’s centre sculpted by Carlo Marochetti and surrounded by a variety of carved, gilded bronze and marble figures. These are set out to represent the continents of Asia, Africa and America and the economic areas of manufacture, commerce, agriculture and engineering. The frieze along the bottom celebrates painters, poets, sculptors, musicians and architects. The four pillars on each side are made of a single slab of grey granite at 17 tonnes each. The memorial itself stands 180 feet high. Restored to its full glory during the 1990’s at a cost of over £10 million. The Albert memorial makes a magnificent site with its golden glow facing the Royal Albert Hall on the south side of Hyde Park. Opening Hours: Always publicly viewable Free to View |
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HARRODS
ADDRESS: HARRODS LTD 87-135 BROMPTON ROAD KNIGHTSBRIDGE LONDON SW1X 7XL nearest train station:
South Kensington 0.2 miles (0.3 km) |
| Harrods is famous the world over a store with a reputation for excellence in its customer service, and quality, upmarket merchandise. The stote motto is 'Everything for Everybody Everywhere'. The store has five floors with 1,000,000 sq.ft (4.5 acres) of floor space. The building generates 70% of its own energy from in-house generators, extracts water from its three artesian , has forty elevators which in total travel the equal of 39,800 miles each year.
In 1985 the store was purchased for £615,000,00 by its larger than life owner Mohamed Al-Fayed from the House of Fraser Group. Although located in Knightsbridge the store actually began life in the East End of London in 1834 as grocery store specializing in Tea, moving in 1849 to its current location. Over the years other stores than adjoined Harrods have been purchased and Harrods itself extended. Hard to believe that in 1849 it was just a single room store with two assistants.
Opening hours: MONDAY TO SATURDAY 10am - 7pm SUNDAY 12pm - 6pm website: harrods.com phone number: 020 7730 1234 click the South Kensington station link for hotels nearby. |
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KENSINGTON
PALACE
ADDRESS: KENSINGTON GARDENS LONDON W8 4PX nearest train station: Kensington High Street
0.3 miles (0.5 km) |
| The Kensington Palace used to be home for Diana the late Princess
of Wales. Housing the royal ceremonial dress collection it is surrounded by
Kensington gardens with it's sunken gardens and the Queen Anne orangery. Located
just off of Kensington High Street. Opening Hours: March to October 10.00 to 17.00 November to February 10.00 to 16.00 website: www.royal.gov.uk There are charges for this attraction |
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NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM ADDRESS: CROMWELL ROAD LONDON SW7 5BD Phone: 020 7942 5000 nearest train station:
South Kensington 0.1 miles (.2 km)
West Brompton 1 mile (1.6 km) |
| A wonderful collection of both static and interactive exhibits with an ongoing programme of changing exhibitions. Dedicated to all things natural, from the smallest and largest creatures to amazing geoligcal exhibits. Stand and look in ore at the sheer size of the Blue Whale and gaze at the wonder of prehistoric dinosaurs.
The Darwin Centre is where you will some of the museums scientists and daily events give you the chance to question scientists and exam the collection of over 22 million creatures preserved in jars of alcohol. Adjacent and connected internally to the Science Museum. Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 10:00 - 17:50, Sunday 11:00 - 17:50 Last admission 17:30 Closed 24-26 December. Website: www.nhm.ac.uk Free Admission. Some exhibits require a charge. |
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SCIENCE MUSEUM ADDRESS: EXHIBITION ROAD SOUTH KENSINGTON LONDON SW7 2DD Phone: 0870 870 4868 nearest train station:
South Kensington 0.1 miles (.2 km)
West Brompton 1 mile (1.6 km) |
| Originally named the South Kensington Museum and first opened in 1857. The Science museum is dedicated to the all areas of the scientific and technical world including its history and development from the 18th century to the modern day. The Science museum now features its own Imax cinema for a real 3d experience, its like being immersed in the experience. The museum has a huge range of exhibits both static and interactive as well as dedicated areas for collections relating to research, exhibits focused on 3-6 year olds,
labour saving devices, power engines, space exploration, motion simulator ride, telecommunications, computing and much much more. A great day out.
Adjacent and connected internally to the Natural History Museum. Opening Hours: open seven days a week, from 10.00 to 18.00. Closed from 24 to 26 December. Website: www.sciencemuseum.org.uk Free Admission. Some exhibits require a charge including the Imax cinema . |
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WELLINGTON ARCH
ADDRESS: HYDE PARK CORNER LONDON SW1 phone: 020 7930 2726 nearest train station: Hyde Park Corner 0.1 miles (0.2 km) |
| Home in the 1950s to London’s smallest police station, the Arch
has had a fascinating history of both attention and neglect, praise and
A statue of the Duke of Wellington was the first to crown
it, but its sheer proportion caused such controversy that it was later
replaced by Captain Adrian Jones’ spectacular Quadriga, depicting the Angel of
Peace descending on the chariot of war. Learn about the Arch’s chequered past,
enjoy exhibitions on London’s best known statues and memorials or simply spend
time gazing over spectacular views of London skyline and surrounding Royal
Parks. |
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