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TMC Kensington and Chelsea hosts Corrina and Roschelle, reveal the best things to do and see…

Where to Stay…

Best Hotel - 11 Cadogan gardens 
Best Hotel – 11 Cadogan gardens 

“Tucked down the cutest little street this beautiful boutique 5 star hotel is worthy of a real treat stay. Perfectly located for the shops, restaurants and major spots of entertainment. It’s one to book with a partner for a special stay away.”

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Where To Eat…

Best for Special Occasions: Le Poulet Pot 
Best for Special Occasions: Le Poulet Pot 

“Translated as the chicken in the pot, this is the most beautiful French restaurant serving authentic cuisine. A special spot for birthdays, anniversaries and more. “

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Best for Entertainment: Ivy Asia Chelsea
Best for Entertainment: Ivy Asia Chelsea

“A fancy spot that will entertain everyone. You could even treat the kids to this one as they’ll love the theatre of it all.  “

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Best for Posing: Ivy Chelsea Garden
Best for Posing: Ivy Chelsea Garden

“Right next door to Ivy Asia- head here for cocktails with the girls. Always adorned with the most incredible door displays. Great all year round but best in summer with friends and then at Christmas for the fam.”

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Most Fun Experience: The Jam
Most Fun Experience: The Jam

“The coolest little Italian that’s not just a gimmick – as the food is great too. Make sure you request a high table and climb up and enjoy treehouse like dining where you can adjust the lighting and enjoy incredible pasta, prosecco and more.”

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Best Deli: Prezzemolo & Vitale
Best Deli: Prezzemolo & Vitale

“Opposite BBB London and Duck and Dry lives the most incredible Italian deli. Serving the best toasted ciabattas we’ve ever tasted. They also stock the most amazing array of Italian chocolate and pasta. Well worth a trip. To really live your best life – you could even book into the brow and blow-dry bar, do a class at Tri Yoga which is next door) and finish off with a Face Gym facial – which is also over the road.

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Best Coffee Spot: Bluebird Chelsea
Best Coffee Spot: Bluebird Chelsea

“Bluebird Chelsea do great coffee and brunch and you can sit outside in the terrace with a big blanket and black shades to see if you can spot any celebs.”

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Best for a Big Glass of Red  - Beaufort House
Best for a Big Glass of Red – Beaufort House

“Go to Beaufort House for a great red wine offering in a chic setting “

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Best for Cocktails: Callooh Callay
Best for Cocktails: Callooh Callay

“This very cool bar originated in Shoreditch and is now giving the Kings road some serious street cred.”

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Best Museum Pit Stop: The Kensington Creperie
Best Museum Pit Stop: The Kensington Creperie

“Head here before the museums for the best crepes in town. Such an incredible menu and the fuel you need when visiting the big museum halls – especially when kids are in tow.”

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Best Brunch spot - When Abby Met Claud, Notting Hill
Best Brunch spot – When Abby Met Claud, Notting Hill

“Our all-time favourite for brunch in Notting Hill, the Avo on toast is zesty and flavoursome and the French toast is scrumptious. Such a friendly team, the perfect place to dine with the babies or your mates.”

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What To Do…

Take a Walk in Kensington Park
Take a Walk in Kensington Park

“We host our walking clubs here and it’s such a beautiful park to explore. Head there without us? Make sure you head to High St Ken Whole Foods first and treat yourself to a delicious lunch. It’s the most amazing supermarket and worth a visit in its own right. Just be careful not to overload your buffet boxes – it’s pricey in there.”

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Visit the Museums
Visit the Museums

“Explore the interactive Wonderlab at the Science Museum or go on a sensory adventure with your little ones at an Adventure Babies sensory class at the Natural History Museum. Heading to the museum district during the summer months? Cool off in the John Madejski Garden fountains at the V&A, bring a picnic and let the kids splash about in the paddling pool. “

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Make a Trip to Pavilion Road
Make a Trip to Pavilion Road

“It’s the sweetest little street next to The White Company on Sloane Square We love Bread Ahead – grab a huge, flaky croissant for breakfast, the almond one is a delicious! For a lunchtime treat indulge in a gigantic slice of sourdough pizza.”

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Go to the Kings Road Christmas light opening
Go to the Kings Road Christmas light opening

“Great for kids! There’s so much entertainment but there’s also discounts in the shops. There’s tasty food (and mulled wine) on the market stalls, a firework display and the shops are all decked out with the most incredible Christmas displays. “

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Book into EF MEDI SPA
Book into EF MEDI SPA

“They do the most incredible facials and they know skin like no one else. They offer bespoke facials which are completely tailored to your skin and you just pay a set price and then they get to work on whatever your face needs. “

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Book in at Bamford
Book in at Bamford

“Head here for yoga, the spa or to their café – or do them all for the best girls day out treat. ”

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Shop and Mooch Along Portobello Road
Shop and Mooch Along Portobello Road

“Take a walk through Portobello road in Notting Hill, home to one of the most famous markets in the world, it’s a treasure trove for antiques and vintage pieces. Stroll through the colourful streets and make sure you take some pics of the iconic painted houses.”

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Come to a TMC Kensington and Chelsea Brunch Club
Come to a TMC Kensington and Chelsea Brunch Club

“If you want to meet local, likeminded mum friends on your trip why not attend a TMC Brunch club. We’d love to meet you even if you’re not a local.”

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Top Tips

Best Time of the Year to Visit

Anytime! Christmas and the winter months are a great time to come for the displays. And also when the Chelsea Flower Show is on as the Kings Road goes all out. But it’s great all year round.

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