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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. For the month of June Jim recommends:

Trooping the Colour: 13th June: Buckingham Palace
The Queen's actual birthday is on the 21st of April, but it's traditional to celebrate the Sovereign's birthday in the summer, when the weather's better! Each June, the Queen and other members of the Royal Family attend the Trooping the Colour ceremony on Horse Guards Parade. The Queen's birthday parade is the biggest royal event of the year and is a ‘must-see’ when you are in London. Ask the concierge team to tell you where the best place is to see all the action.

Wimbledon Tennis Tournament: 22nd June to the 5th July
Wimbledon is the most watched tennis event in the Grand Slam calendar, with a TV audience of untold millions and over half a million spectators attending the All England Club to catch the action live. But The Milestone will also be serving up one or two ‘Aces’ in the Conservatory and Stables Bar. You can enjoy our Wimbledon specials, including fresh strawberries and cream and pink Champagne, and watch the action with us.

The Chicago Rib Shack is back as part of London life. The place has been lovingly restored and parts of it, such as the original Rib Shack metal sign, are still in use today. The light fittings are reclaimed from Smithfield Meat Market along with the meat hooks used to hang the pictures. The food is prepared using the original 25-year-old recipes and the meat is sourced from animals living on free-range farms. For families there is a great kids menu, which they can colour in as well. A definite must for your trip to London.

To find more and discover Jim’s personal recommendations, that only the best Concierge would know how to obtain for his guests, see our latest Concierge Newsletter.

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