The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Local Events Run by Neighbouring Organisations

Summer 2025

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. 20 Sept., 2.30pm.  CLUB MEETING
Mark Wasilewski, Park Manager at the Royal Parks, will provide insight into ‘The Queen’s Garden.’ Please note that this meeting will be held at St John the Baptist Church, Holland Road, Kensington, W14 8HA. Free to Kensington Gardeners’ Club members and £5 for guests. Afternoon tea follows the meeting at modest cost
Sat. 18 Oct., 2.30pm.  CLUB MEETING
Prize giving. Meet this year’s winners, accompanied by slides. Q&A. Free to Kensington Gardeners’ Club members and £5 for guests. Afternoon tea follows the meeting at modest cost.
Sat. 15 Nov., 2:30pm. CLUB MEETING
Andrew Babicz, horticultural journalist, presents the Royal Botanical Garden Edinburgh. Free to Kensington Gardeners’ Club members and £5 for guests. Afternoon tea follows the meeting at a
modest cost.

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.