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Bayswater is one of London’s most cosmopolitan areas, located in the City of Westminster and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Centered around Queensway and bordered by Kensington Gardens, the neighborhood boasts attractive leafy streets with white Victorian terraces and trendy restaurants.

Immerse yourself in Bayswater’s rich heritage with a visit to Kensington Palace, the birthplace of Queen Mary and the current residence of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Tour the exquisitely decorated State Apartments, before treating yourself to a royal high tea in Queen Anne’s Garden Pavilion overlooking the seasonal flowers and water fountain.

Don’t miss Diana: Her Fashion Story, a highly-acclaimed exhibition within Kensington Palace, which showcases the late Princess Diana’s most iconic outfits. Afterward, stroll through Kensington Gardens to admire the Albert Memorial and visit the Serpentine Gallery, which displays contemporary artwork from international artists.

Getting there

Bayswater is serviced by regular buses and two underground stations, including Queensway on the Central line and Bayswater on the Circle and District lines. Paddington Station is just 15 minutes’ walk away and has connections to Heathrow Airport, Wales and south-west London.