The Royal Albert Hall is located in London's Kensington neighborhood and is among the most popular…read moreconcert halls in the UK and the home of the Proms concert series. The magnificence of the circular auditorium building cannot be understated, and its natural acoustics are nothing short of spectacular. Not only does the Royal Albert Hall host classical music performances, but it's also a popular venue for mainstream artists from all over the world, From Kensington Palace, it's a lovely walk through Kensington Gardens to the Royal Albert Hall. This was opened by Queen Victoria in 1871, and is named in memory of her husband, Albert, who had died six years earlier. Purpose-built as an entertainment space, today the hall is most famous for hosting the annual Proms - an eight-week-long series of classical music concerts and events. It also hosts all sorts of other events, from film screenings to tennis, so there's always something going on.

If you're a fan of opera houses and theatres, then this one should definitely be on your list. Next…read moreto the Royal Opera House, it is my absolute favorite for watching ballet, as it has just the right amount of poshness to make for an extravagant evening out without being overly fussy about it. You can dress up or not. They leave it up to you. The tickets for my show were also surprisingly cheap given how nice it was - almost half of what I would have paid for the same at the ROH - so booking in advance is highly recommended. The thing that made my night here unforgettable was the unique setup they had to showcase the Cinderella ballet. Instead of your typical stage where you're sitting in front of it watching a "flat" scene, here you would be sitting in a curved amphitheater-style audience, watching a carousel-style ballet happening beneath you. It was almost like stepping into a wonderland where even the scenery came to life. The light and prop work were unparalleled, and the only downside to it was that it was so spectacular, it oftentimes distracted from the actual dancers. Another unique aspect of this ballet was that, instead of having all of their dancers coming in from the same doors behind the stage, many of them came in through the same doors you would come through if you were sitting in the stalls; which meant that you would get to see the dancers up close as they were making their entrances and exits. Some even played a bit with the audience as they were doing so, which added a bit of fun to the show. There are small bars and restrooms located very conveniently throughout the theatre, so it's never too much of a hassle to get your drinks and use the loo in between acts. If you're sitting in one of the Grand Tier boxes, you can also order from your seat and have the bubbles come to you. The hall itself is easy to get to. However, once the show is over, it becomes absolute mayhem trying to get out of there and hail a ride. The closest tube station is South Kensington, which requires a short bus ride to get to. And, the buses become overloaded after only a few short minutes. But hey, no place is perfect.

One large screen, with very comfy chairs. Based inside the French Institute showing mainly French…read morefilms or other foreign language films, Q&As and special events. In the same building is the French library on the first floor, which has recently been renovated and includes a children's library. On the ground floor and large hall is the cafe and box office. A lovely venue slightly further west of London.

This is a lovely place for those who like French cinema. It shows exclusively French films and is a…read morewonderful venue. The prices are reasonable and it's not unusual for directors to come in for Q&A sessions after screenings. The quality of screenings is faultless and attention is obviously shown to the quality of the sound and the picture. The auditorium is very spacious yet it feels homely, the seats are comfortable, and as everyone is there for the same thing - to see a quality French film - it is very unusual to have people talking through the screening. The cafe area is also lovely, with a good atmosphere, if a little pricey. If you're a fan of French cinema you can do no better than Cinema Lumiere.

Staff here are always so friendly and never had any issues with any of the multitude of films I…read morehave watched here. Sound and picture quality totally on point!

So, it's a standard Vue. But I tend to lean more towards the Vues than any other chain. This is…read morethe closest cinema to my place of residence, and it is very easily accessible via bus, tube, foot, hoverboard, roller skates, although I can't vouch for parking, as I clearly don't have to park my hoverboard. Regardless! Movies are £11.50 for standard seating and I believe £13 for VIP. I don't know that splurging for the VIP seats is necessary here as the standard seats are quite roomy, comfy, and have tons of leg room. I'd plopped my bag, coat and scarf in front of my seat, still had plenty of leg room, and people could easily pass by. There don't appear to be any "XTREME" screens, so you'll have to go to a larger Vue if that's what you're after. The seating and floor were clean, they had a Ben and Jerry's, and I got to see the new Bond well before my American buddies back home. I couldn't really ask for more.

I was out for a walk and stopped into this casual restaurant / Rock n Roll club. Lots of history…read moregoing back to Dylan, Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, and too many more to name. Very friendly and polite British service. It was very cool how the servers work as a team. One of them was especially proud of the establishment and shared some of the awesome history. As such after a beer and a snack, I went downstairs to the rock 'n' roll club and a really good band was playing.

The perfect spot after a long day of exploring! The staff was so friendly and gave great…read morerecommendations of places to see and things to do on our trip! We started with a cheese board and then I had a jerk chicken sandwich! I had the best dirty martini there as well! The back patio that we sat on felt like a secret garden in the center of the city!

This is a fantastic place for people to study . I love modern spaces, the libraries are well…read morelocated in the city. I love the environment and the students are of very warm. I am a student here and i was able to get help by reaching out to various study groups like these ones https://essaylinkwriters.com/

Here comes bias-city…read more Imperial College is a fantastic place to study, the faculty here are top notch, and the number of societies and amount of activities you can get involved with endless. For a university dedicated to science, technology and medicine, students here are surprisingly gifted in the arts (we've got several orchestras and choirs, as well as the main college orchestra which won the competition for the best University Orchestra in 2008) and sports. Located in South Kensington but with campuses around Hammersmith, Paddington, Chelsea and White City there's loads of things to do, and easy access to the rest of London for nights out. And the campuses themselves look great. Our union has vastly improved, and is cheap (of course) which makes up for the house prices in London. And you get to graduate in the Royal Albert Hall. Bonus. But then, like others here, I would say that!

Worst football experience ever. Family was very excited to attend first Chelsea match on trip to…read moreLondon. Bought premium tickets with food and beverage including in the Rose and Ball club. Pregame communication was great. We arrived many hours early as suggested. They had communicated to me about dietary restrictions and indicated they were able to provide gluten free food days prior. The trouble began when we were dropped off. There were no signs to the Rose and Ball club. We asked one guard and were sent to the opposite side of the stadium from the actual location. We asked another employee and were sent to a different club inside the hotel. We continued to ask for staff help and no one knew where the club was. 30 minutes after arrival or longer we asked the 7th person who was actually an employee of the visiting club who was clearing an area for the visiting club to arrive..he initially said he didn't know then a few minutes later chased us down and said he heard found out for us and pointed us in the right direction. Well, at least the visiting team staff was helpful. Well went to the club for the "premium" experience and it was awful. By this time (about 2 hours before the match) there was no place to sit. It was Very Overcrowded, uncomfortably so!!! We tried numerous times to get help finding or obtaining gluten free food. Each time, our initial interaction with staff was friendly and they wanted to help but of the 5 staff members we asked for help, only the last one returned. All others went to talk to a manager and never returned. The people working the food stations were clearly scrambling and very apologetic that they couldn't help. They said there was a QR code that could be scanned for ingredients for each dish but that often didn't work as most people can't get a good cell signal in the overcrowded area. We could not get a good signal. The workers said they used to have paper labels but stopped doing that and guests now struggle and they need to go back to the old system. The staff and the guests we're visibly uncomfortable standing shoulder to shoulder in a room where you could barely move your arms to try to eat and drink while you stood there feeling like a sardine smashed in a can. One staff member complained that this was ridiculous. He said they do this every match. They grossly oversell access to the club b to maximize revenue and the majority of the guests stand around uncomfortably and the staff is put in a position where they can't possibly provide good service nor help people. Well, I happened to agree. It was an awful match day experience. So very disappointing. I would never buy a Rose and Ball premium experience again.

My boyfriend and I traveled to London and one of our must-do's was to do a soccer stadium tour. We…read moredecided on the Chelsea Football Club and we are so happy that we did. The tour lasted about an hour and a half and it was fantastic. We walked through the home and visitors locker room, walked onto the field, explored the views from the press box, and even sat in the media room where the players speak after each game. It was awesome! Our guide, Raymond, was fantastic. You could hear his passion for the team and for the sport in everything he said, from the history of the stadium to the knowledge of each player. He was very engaging and outgoing with our small group of 8. I would recommend this tour!

What a lovely little gallery in one of the nicest streets in Kensington - perfect for an afternoon…read morewalk even on a grey day! A reminder that it is always worth turning off the main road to explore hidden corners and side streets. The gallery is located at the corner of Thankeray Street, a hidden gem of small shops and cafes running parallel to Kensington High Street - well worth a visit if you want to get a feel for the area's history. The gallery specialises in architectural and classical prints, in particular of the local area, which are displayed in charming surroundings. The owners are equally charming and very knowledgeable. They run a framing workshop on site and are true experts in their field.

Top-tier academical institution which almost always ranks in the top 30 of the best universities in…read morethe world. Although this is not Cambridge or Oxford, it still offers excellent career opportunities to its graduates (they have a very good career service) as well as providing a global network given how international its student body is. Imperial College's renown mainly stems from its contributions in the fields of science, engineering and medicine.

Big old-but-not-ancient lovely uni in the middle of Kensington. There is a dearth of pubs around,…read morebut you'll get a wickedly good education here in almost anything you do.

The Great British Beer Festival is THE event for lovers of good beer and real ciders in the UK…read more Organised by CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) every August, in the last year it has moved to the Earl's Court Exhibition Centre in London. The event is huge: over the week, the festival gets over 65,000 visitors, drawn by the prospect of over 450 real ales, and a growing selection of the very best ciders, and specialist lagers from Germany, Belgium and the Czech Republic, to name a few. New in 2007 is a stand featuring ales for vegetarians, coeliacs and others with specialist dietary needs. There's plenty of food available, (with the emphasis on good-value pub-type grub, rather than gastronomy), and a selection of bands (mostly jazz, but including classical!) for entertainment over the week. There are also stalls selling ale-related memorabilia - beer glasses, beer towels, books, t-shirts and the like. The event draws a huge range of people, from all walks of life and all ages. It's not just a male, middle-aged event by any means - about a third of attendees are women, and there are also meetings for CAMRA's different groups, including LAGRAD (lesbians and gay men). The whole thing is very good humoured and enjoyable. ************************** An update for 2008, having just attended on the first day! It's still as big as ever, with over 450 real ales again this year. The layout is also improved on last year so it is easier to move around, and there are plenty of seating areas, too. There are some excellent discounts on CAMRA merchandise, and a slightly wider range of food, with Indian food stands adding to the mix this year. The Champion Beer of Britain was named yesterday as Alton's Pride brewed by Triple fff Brewery in Hampshire - a small, independent craft brewery which has won several prizes before, but not the big one! Well worth a visit before its ends on Saturday 9th - otherwise you'll have to wait for next year!

Just awesome. More beer than you could shake a stick at (who would want to?). The finest…read moreopportunity to indulge in a cornucopia of ales you'll find in this city of ours. Lasting from the 3rd until the 7th of August (yes, there's still time) in Earls' Court CAMRA are showcasing their stocks for all (over 18s). The evenings are busier and the £10 entry fee is a little high but it's the biggest beer festival on these shores so I'd suggest putting it on your to do list. There's plenty of food available from regular stuff to Ostrich burgers. I had some over-priced (£6.50) but brilliant Haddock and chips. I'll squeeze in one more visit before it's all over and start counting the days until the next one. farewell, Ian