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Knightsbridge, London
About the area
~ One of central London's most exclusive neighbourhood, Knightsbridge
offers some superb hotels. Many visitors opt to stay Knightsbridge to
experience some of the very best of London's shopping, with Harrods
and Harvey Nichol just two of the famous retail names to be found nearby.
The name 'Knightsbridge' deserves some mention; unsubstantiated legend
has it that two knights once met in mortal combat on the bridge that
spanned the Westbourne River, where the Albert Gate now stands at the
entrance to Hyde Park. More certain is that area was once the haunt
of highwaymen and a well-known spot for aristocratic duels. In the 18th
century river was dammed to provide water for the Serpentine and Long
Water, and the pleasant hamlet of Knightsbridge became a popular spot
for the rich of London to settle.
Nearest major attractions to
Knightsbridge
Harrods of Knightsbridge
Harrods Ltd, 87-135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7XL,
Telephone 020 7730 1234, Facsimile 020 7581 0470. Location
map.
Arguably the mpost famous store in the world, Harrods is as much a cultural
landmark as a place to shop. Everything is available here, from bridalwear
to banking, from luxurious home furnishings to exotic food and gifts
for (almost) all budgets. If you buy nothing else, you can still take
home a famous green Harrod's shopping bag!
Website
 Knightsbridge
Kensington Gardens
Kensington Gardens was once part of Hyde Park, until William IV enclosed
it to become the gardens for Kensington Palace to the west. The
Gardens are more orderly and formal than Hyde Park, with a sunken
garden and a rectangular pond by the palace. By Long Water is a
statue of Peter Pan, whose author, JM Barrie, donated the children's
swings nearby. Map
of Kensington Gardens
Hyde Park
Once a hunting ground for Henry VIII, Hyde Park's character stems from
the Serpentine Lake, home to waterfowl and sweating oarsmen. Rotten
Row, on the southern boundary of the park, is a famous horse-riding
area, and Speaker's Corner, by the Marble Arch entrance, is the the
place to listen to soap-box orators. on Sunday mornings.
Map of Hyde Park
Royal Albert Hall
Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AP. Location
map
A popular venue for headline performers. Typical events include ballet,
concerts, opera, and top pop or rock music performers.
Website
South
Kensington, High Street Kensington
Kensington Palace
Kensington Palace State Apartments, Kensington Gardens, W8 4PX.
Tel +44 (0)870 751 5170 Location
map
The royal residence here was redesigned by Christopher Wren for William
and Mary in 1689. The State Apartments and the Court Dress Collection
are open to the public, along with the sunken gardens. See the room
where Queen Victoria was born, and paintings and furniture from the
royal collection. Website
Queensway,
Bayswater, High Street Kensington
Knightsbridge
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