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The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, home to The Milestone Hotel is a truly wonderful location to explore, with world-renowned theatres and museums, to chic boutiques and fashionable inhabitants.

If you wish to avoid the major attractions and instead discover the hidden areas of Kensington, our favourite being Church Street, the Milestone’s expert Concierge team are on hand to help. Guests can now enjoy our iPod walking tours of the top attractions and areas to visit in London.

Jim Cameron, Head Concierge and his team have a wealth of knowledge, being able to let you know what to do and where to go in the fabulous city. Jim recommends a few delights that await your visit to London:

The Tower of London
This remains one of the most popular tourist attractions in London. Complete with tales of historical drama, infamous Beefeaters, the Crown Jewels and the Royal Armouries, a visit to the Tower is a must for all visitors to London. Next door is the Tower Bridge Exhibition. Built in 1894, this is one of the best known and most iconic bridges in London. Visit the Tower Bridge Exhibition and you'll not only learn about the history of the Bridge but you'll also enjoy breathtaking views of London from the high-level walkways - a perfect photo opportunity.
 
St Paul's Cathedral
St Paul’s is another popular tourist attraction in London and it’s one of the most beautiful too. The Cathedral is home to the tombs of great historical figures such Lord Nelson and the Duke of Wellington. Climb the 530 steps from the cathedral floor to the Golden Gallery, also known as the Whispering Gallery, for panoramic views of London.

Kensington Palace
Originally a private country house, public visitors are now warmly welcomed into Kensington Palace, the birthplace of Queen Victoria and home to Princess Diana between 1981 and 1997. Relive the moment in the Victorian Rooms when the young Princess Victoria discovered that she was to become Queen. Admire the family portraits and original furnishings adorning the homely Queen's Apartments. Revel in the grandeur of the King's Apartments, saturated with paintings and works of art from the Royal Collection, and find sanctuary in the calming Cupola Room where Princess Victoria was christened. No tour of the palace is complete without taking a turn around the elegant 18th century Orangery and Sunken Garden designed to host elaborate court entertainments during the reign of Queen Anne.
 
Shakespeare’s Globe
Take a tour of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, an identical reconstruction of the original building which housed Shakespeare’s theatre in London. This open-air playhouse can be found in the banks of the Thames River and features an exhibition dedicated to both the play writer. 

The London Eye
When the Millennium Commission announced their intention to build an observation wheel that would stand 135 metres over the city of London, people were initially cynical. But the London Eye has turned out to be the finest and most popular new attraction in London since Queen Victoria's Great Exhibition. The London Eye now welcomes between 3.5 and 4 million guests every year. Conceived and designed by Marks Barfield Architects, the London Eye is a feat of modern engineering, both beautiful to look at and from. It is the tallest observation wheel in the world, allowing you to see one of the world's most exciting cities from a completely new perspective.

The British Museum
Founded in 1753, when Sir Hans Sloane left his collection of 71,000 objects of interest, the British Museum's charter insists that it be open free of charge "to all studious and curious persons." The museum expanded rapidly in the nineteenth century, and now contains around 7 million objects, some more than 10,000 years old. Spend an afternoon exploring the relics of ancient Egyptian and Greek empires and come face to face with mankind's greatest cultural achievements. Walk through the impressive columned entrance, through Lord Norman Foster's breath taking glass domed Great Court and wander the seemingly endless corridors and displays. The museum is a treasure trove of objects from the whole world and the entire span of human history and prehistory.

Click here to listen a podcast by Jose Pauco from the Concierge desk with top London restaurant and exhibition recommendations.