-High St Kensington offers an astonishing array of shops stretching up Kensington Church Street to Notting Hill and Portobello.
-Visit Kensington Public Library moments away in Hornton Street, for free leaflets, literature, maps, days out etc.
-Nearby Hyde Park, originally one of King Henry VIII's hunting parks, is home to one of London's best-loved free galleries, the Serpentine Gallery.
-Visit 'The Royal Dress Collection' at Kensington Palace with its touching display of dresses worn by Princess Diana and other Royals.
-Soak up the Zen at the charming Japanese Garden in Holland Park, or astonish the kids with a trip on the zip wire at the adventure playground.