RBKC as the district is usually abbreviated is one of the four London boroughs to have a Royal Status. Kensington and Chelsea is the second smallest administrative constituency in England, but one of the most densely populated urban districts in the United Kingdom altogether.
Brompton is one of the more affluent areas of the borough, situated right next to Knightsbridge. The suburb is also considered to be one of the most convenient residential localities in the capital, in terms of location and transport. Whether you are headed to Mayfair’s retail shopping areas, or aiming east toward the theatre district your journey is likely to be quick and pleasant. Keep in mind though, that Brompton is also more expensive to live and play in compared to other parts of the city. West Brompton, also in the RBKC can offer you access to many good restaurants and bars, as well as a number of budget hotels. The focal point of West Brompton is the local cemetery – oddly enough, a tourist attraction.
Chelsea, a swanky Thames-side district within the same borough is one of the best known and most exclusive localities in London. Chelsea has always been a favourite place of great writers and poets such as George Elliot and Oscar Wilde. Some of the more famous Chelsea residents during the last few decades have been Mick Jagger and the late Margaret Thatcher.
Australians seem to love Earls Court – another suburb of the RBKC. There are so many Australians living and visiting Earls Court, that the area copped the affectionate nickname Kangaroo Valley. In recent years, the Aussies are sharing their favourite place in London with many newcomers, mostly from Eastern Europe, diversifying the area’s cultural profile even further. Earls Court is close to the West End, and provides visitors with an excellent array of budget accommodation.
Kensington is the place to be for retail shopping in London. The suburb is home to two of the most exquisite shopping strips in the city – Kensington High St, and Kensington Church St. The area has long enjoyed royal associations, and eventually the main local manor house became Kensington Palace as Prince William III moved there in search of fresher and cleaner air – he was asthmatic. South Kensington is a suitable place for residents and visitors who wish to be in close proximity to the swanky shopping and entertainment in Chelsea but don’t want to pay a steep price for their accommodation. North Kensington is the origin site of the Notting Hill Carnival, and the place where most of the filming of Notting Hill (the movie) took place.
Notting Hill is a fashionable area of the RBKC, the influx of Caribbean immigrants in the nineteen fifties and the flare and vibe they brought sparked the now famous Notting Hill Carnival. The celebration is currently Europe’s largest street party.
For a more quiet stay in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, visitors can consider adjacent Holland Park. The suburb is considered to be an expensive residential locality of notable serenity as the area spreads around the park bearing the same name.
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