The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Local Events Run by Neighbouring Organisations

Summer 2024

Kensington Gardeners’ Club

The club provides a programme of talks at St George’s Church, Aubrey Walk, as well as garden visits.  To book, email susan.vannoorden@ntlworld.com. 

Tues. 18 to Thurs. 20 June GARDEN HOLIDAY 

Three days/two nights, based in Canterbury, with visits to Long Barn, Great Comp, Leeds Castle, Doddington Park and Restoration House. Email Susan Van Noorden for more information. 

Sat. 7 July and Sat. 21 July from 2.00-5.30pm MEMBER'S GARDEN OPENING

Visit this fabulous National Garden Scheme garden designed by Harvey Groffman - 57 St Quintin Avenue, London W10 6NQ.  Entry fee with proceeds to the NGS.

Tues. 23 July GARDEN VISIT

Private tour of the fantastic Charlotte Molesworth Topiary Garden in Benenden. Leave Notting Hill Gate by coach at 10.00am. Cost £55 for non-members of the Club. 

The Kensington Society 
A programme of lectures, talks, walks and visits is being planned for 2024 and all events, as they are arranged, can be found on  www.kensingtonsociety.org/events.

Opera Holland Park 

Further information from www.operahollandpark.com. Tickets will be available from 0300 999 1000

28 & 30 May. 1,7,12,15,18,22 June at 7.30pm &                    Tosca by Giacomo Puccini
9 June at 2pm

4,6,8,11,13,14,19,21 June at 7.30pm & 16 June at 2pm          The Barber of Seville by Gioachino Rossini                                                                           

2,4,6 July at 8pm                                                                     Edgar by Giacomo Puccini

19,24,26,31 July & 2 August at 7.30pm                                  Acis and Galatea by G.F. Handel

17,20,23,25,27,30 July & 1,3 Aug at 7.30pm                           Il Segreto di Susanna/Pagliacci by
                                                                                                Ermano Wolf-Ferrari & Ruggero Leoncavallo                                                                                 

7,8,9,10 Aug at 7.30pm &10 Aug at 2pm                             The Yeoman of the Guard by                   
                                                                                              W.S. Gilbert & Arther Sullivan.              

RBKC Active for Life

Full details on www.rbkc.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/sports-and-leisure, or ring 020 7938 81

A varied programme of physical activities in Kensington, from gentle walks to sport.

Thursdays 10.30-11.30 am. Meet at the Holland Park Café, then share a leisurely walk in the park. 

Thursdays 3.00-4.00 pm. Nordic Walking, with guidance for those who have not tried this before. Walking poles provided. Meet by Friends’ notice board outside the Stable Yard. 

RBKC offer other physical activities such as yoga and tai chi.  

Parks Police

Should you need or wish to contact the Parks Police for any reason concerning Holland Park, please call them on 0300 365 5101.