During the 18th Century was best known for its racecourse. Today it is a very fashionable and smart place to live with tree lined streets, communal gardens, beautiful houses and upmarket bars and restaurants. It is extremely well located with direct Underground routes to the City and the West End, walking distance to the shops on Kensington High Street and easy access to both Holland Park and Hyde Park. It is also ideally situated for a quick exit from London with the M3, M4 and M40 being within a few minutes drive. The park itself has a Japanese Water Garden, woodlands and an open-air theatre playing a range of theatrical and operatic productions throughout the summer months.
Property prices are high and the houses are extremely varied in size and style, ranging from small mews cottages to large detached villas as well as an abundance of spacious apartments in converted, stucco-fronted houses.
The most beautiful park in West London, boasting elegant pavilions, wooded walks, a Japanese rock garden, adventure playground, football pitches and tennis courts, not to mention rabbits, ducks and peacocks.
The Commonwealth Institute sits on the same side of the park as High Street Kensington. This wonderful park is perfectly situated in the heart of West London, a short walk from the shops or a stroll in the other direction from the delights of Notting Hill. Holland Park is very large but quite carefully maintained and there is no more beautiful spot in London for a spot of sport, sunbathing or people watching.
In summer the park is also used for a series of spectacular operas and concerts.
