Date spot in Notting Hill and Kensington
Design Museum
See the free display of everyday objects and the latest exhibition, under the sweeping roof of the old Commonwealth Institute.
Kensington High Street, Kensington
Address: 224-238 Kensington High Street, London W8 6AG- Culture
- Rain-proof ☔
- Free
Why it's a good date: Easy to enjoy even if design isn't your thing, and good for a debate about what you'd own. Holland Park is just behind it for a walk afterwards.
Photo: Paul the Archivist, CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped and resized)
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Science Museum Lates
Exhibition Road, South Kensington
Address: Exhibition Road, London SW7 2DD- Event
- Rain-proof ☔
- Free
- Big night
- Culture
Explore the Science Museum after hours at an adults-only evening, with themed talks, activities and bars among the galleries.
Why it's a good date: A playful night out that gives you plenty to talk about. They don't run every month, so watch for the next date and book as soon as it's announced.
Photo: Shadowssettle, CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped and resized)
Royal Albert Hall
Kensington Gore, South Kensington
Address: Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP- Culture
- Rain-proof ☔
- Mid-price
- Big night
- Romantic
See a concert, a film with a live orchestra or a summer Prom inside the great round Victorian hall.
Why it's a good date: Few rooms make a night feel bigger. Look at what's on months ahead, and walk across Kensington Gardens to get there.
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)
Tavernaki
Portobello Road, Notting Hill
Address: Tavernaki, 222 Portobello Road, London W11 1LJ- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Cosy
Share Greek taverna classics and a carafe of wine at a family-run spot halfway along Portobello Road.
Why it's a good date: It's homely and good value for this part of town, and there's live Greek music some nights. A natural stop after a wander round the market.
