A Guide to South Kensington
Forget the North – Jon Snow really does know nothing. It’s all about the South.
The SW postcode is notorious for it’s white pillar streets providing a catwalk for the alarmingly rich. However, it IS possible for the Prada-less mere mortals of the world to survive it and heck, even have a good time.
Visit: The National History museum is located 5 minutes by foot from the station. If families of British tourists tend to irate you (as by now you are a born and bred Londoner, are you not? You revel in this city!), visit on weekdays. The attraction is free to enter, whilst donations are prompted, and in the winter it plays host to it’s own picturesque ice-skating rink. If you have time to spare, visit Kensington Gardens – home to the ‘Peter Pan’ statue.
Culture: There’s a rapidly growing French community. It’s home to the French Institute too, which provides lessons as well as French film screenings.
Listen: Add M83 – Midnight City, Swim Deep – King City and Vampire Weekend – White Sky to your playlist.
Wear: Sunglasses, big sunglasses. Pair them with a trench or a light duster coat. Men, this applies to you too. Team your coat with a high or go smart causal, South Kensington is very… white.
Eat: Like your super foods? No? Well, learn to like them. The Good Life Eatery is a café offering brunches and lunches fit for both boosting your immune system as well as your Instagram. Six pounds will buy you a granola bowl garnished with coconut flakes and bee pollen.
Shop: Wholefoods has a lip smacking ramen bar and wholesome buffet located on its top floor, to the right of High Street Kensington Station. The Borough of Kensington IS notorious for its designers – Ralph Lauren, you name it. If like books, South Kensington bookshop offers an opportunity to immerse your self in literature.
