The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Local Events Run by Neighbouring Organisations

Spring 2024

Kensington Gardeners’ Club

The club offers a programme of talks at St George’s Church, Aubrey Walk, as well as garden visits.  To book, email susan.vannoorden@ntlworld.com. 
Sat. 2 March 2024. 2:30pm.   CLUB MEETING 
Rosie Hardy of Cottage Garden Plants will give a talk: 'From Back Garden to Gold, Her Chelsea Story'. Plants for sale.
Tues. 12 March 2024. 11am.   LONDON VISIT 
RHS Lindley Library.  'Collections Up Close' tour highlighting the rare books, botanical art and photographic collections. 
Tues. 16 April 2024.   GARDEN VISIT 
Coach from Notting Hill Gate to Polesden Lacey (National Trust) in Surrey. £50 for KGC members. 
Tues. 14 May 2024.   GARDEN VISIT
Coach from Notting Hill Gate to Rothschild Garden/Lynn Garden, Ascott, Buckinghamshire. £50 for KGC members.
18 – 20 June 2024. GARDEN HOLIDAY
Coach from Notting Hill Gate to Canterbury with hotel accommodation for two nights and visits to five gardens. Cost circa £550 TBA.

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 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.