Kensington/Knightsbridge Walking Tour (Self Guided), London

Situated just below Hyde Park, Knightsbridge and South Kensington are two adjacent neighborhoods with grand Victorian homes and leafy garden squares. Home to London’s most expensive homes, Knightsbridge has some of the highest density of millionaires in the world. This is clearly reflected in the selection of stores & restaurants in the area, including the famous Harvey Nichols and Harrods department stores.

Next comes a very Mediterranean corner of London: Ennismore Gardens Mews – a cobbled, L-shaped idyllic hamlet tucked away from the bustle of Knightsbridge and even boasting its own arch!

If you get the chance, go to a concert or activity in the iconic Royal Albert Hall. If not, then be sure to admire both its initial simplicity of design and its beautiful detail. Located nearby is the huge Albert Memorial, an interesting attraction in its own right.

On this self-guided walking tour, you will also visit Kensington Gardens and former Princess Diana's residence, with various tours offered and exhibitions on display, among which some lovely items in Diana’s memory. You’ll also be able to catch more than a glimpse of Queen Victoria’s life before she became the 2nd-longest British reigning monarch.

If that’s wasn’t enough, finish with the Leighton House Museum – a jewel of an artist house that has been preserved as a love letter to Lord Leighton and his contemporaries. Its chief glory is the Arab Hall, packed with wonderful tiles, mosaics, and stained glass.

Follow the map and explore at your own pace!