The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Local Events Run by Neighbouring Organisations

Winter 2024

Kensington Gardeners’ Club
The club provides a programme of talks at St George’s Church, Aubrey Walk, as well as garden visits.  See the website for updates www.kensingtongardeners.co.uk.  To book, email susan.vannoorden@ntlworld.com. 

Sat. 16 Nov. 2.30pm. CLUB MEETING.  Author and garden consultant, Andy McIndoe, will give an illustrated talk on ‘The Winter Garden’. Cost £5 for non-members of the Club.

Saturday 18 January 2025, 2.30pm. Talk by Todd Longstaffe-Gowan on “The Lost Gardens of London".

Saturday 22 February 2025, 2.30pm. Talk by Timothy Walker on the "Plants of Tenerife".

The Kensington Society 
A programme of lectures, talks, walks and visits is being planned for 2025, and all events, as they are arranged, can be found on  www.kensingtonsociety.org/events.

RBKC Active for Life

Full details on www.rbkc.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/sports-and-leisure, or ring 020 7938 8182
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.