Orangery

Kensington & Hyde Park


The Orangery is currently closed for renovations and expected to re-open in 2021. In the meantime, a similar menu of excellent breakfasts, lunches and, the highlight, afternoon tea, are available at the temporary Kensington Palace Pavilion.


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Nearby Kensington & Hyde Park attractions

1. Kensington Palace

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Built in 1605, Kensington Palace became the favourite royal residence under William and Mary of Orange in 1689, and remained so until George III became…

2. Elfin Oak

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This 900-year-old tree stump is carved with elves, gnomes, witches and small creatures. One of the photos in the gate-fold of the Pink Floyd album…

3. Kensington Gardens

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A delightful collection of manicured lawns, tree-shaded avenues and basins immediately west of Hyde Park, the picturesque expanse of Kensington Gardens is…

4. St Mary Abbots

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Designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott and sporting the tallest church spire in London, graceful St Mary Abbots is a haven of peace and calm. St Mary Abbots…

5. Albert Memorial

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This splendid Victorian confection on the southern edge of Kensington Gardens is as ostentatious as its subject wasn't. Queen Victoria’s humble German…

6. Peter Pan Statue

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This is sculptor George Frampton’s celebrated statue; close to the Long Water. Kensington Gardens were an inspiration for JM Barrie, author of Peter Pan,…

7. 18 Stafford Terrace

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Formerly known as Linley Sambourne House, 18 Stafford Terrace, tucked away behind Kensington High St, was the home of Punch cartoonist and amateur…

8. Serpentine Gallery

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This gallery is one of London’s most important contemporary-art galleries. Damien Hirst, Andreas Gursky, Louise Bourgeois, Gabriel Orozco, Tomoko…