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Chelsea Farmers' Market

Chelsea Farmers' Market

A collection of shops and restaurants catering for a range of palates, it's the place to be on a sunny afternoon.

Rabbit

Rabbit

Tapas-style appetisers, game dishes and a rustic interior - an excellent restaurant for lunch and dinner with friends and family.

KX

KX

KX (pronounced Kicks) is a private members health club for elite clients on Draycott Avenue, with a spa, gym and restaurant. Well-known for its famous yet discrete members.

Chelsea Physic Garden

Chelsea Physic Garden

A must for anyone interested in botanics and horticulture. They put on lots of workshops throughout the year and there's a fantastic Christmas fair too.

Bluebird

Bluebird

A must on a nice summer's evening, this beautiful restaurant serves delicious European dishes in stunning surroundings.

Duke of York Square

Duke of York Square

Watching Wimbledon on a sunny day in Duke of York Square is a great way to pass the day! There is also a market every Saturday selling upmarket, handmade products and food.

Kate Spade

Kate Spade

The perfect place to pick up a gift for the women in your life - classic handbags and luxurious accessories.

The Ivy Chelsea Garden

The Ivy Chelsea Garden

Ask for a garden table and sit near the fire pit.....

Startisans

Startisans

In Duke of York Square Monday to Sunday, Startisans is a hub for start-up food stalls specialising in quirky, imaginative meals.

Liz Earle

Liz Earle

Premium skincare with a premium price tag, but worth every penny!

The Chelsea Ivy Garden

The Chelsea Ivy Garden

Breakfast to dinner, beautiful setting and massive heated garden!

Burton Court

Burton Court

Hire a cricket pitch or get help from a tennis coach in the grounds of the grand Royal Hospital Chelsea.

The Big Easy

The Big Easy

Best value weekday lunch meu. Think glass of Prosecco and sizzling plate of chicken fajitas for £10.

The Saatchi Gallery

The Saatchi Gallery

A gallery for contemporary art opened in 1985. The gallery has moved locatiom multiple times, ending in Chelsea.

BRGR.CO

BRGR.CO

The newest gourmet burger joint on King's Road - great for an indulgent but fast lunch. Don't miss out on the mac 'n' cheese!

Why not explore the nearby areas of Chelsea, Sloane Square, South Kensington, Battersea, Knightsbridge, Imperial Wharf, Nine Elms, Victoria, Earls Court and Pimlico

"On his lunch break, John Wyndham used to enjoy his sandwiches in Chelsea Physic Garden. One day noticing a strange looking flower, it inspired him to write Day of the Triffids."

Connecting Battersea and Chelsea, you can look out from Battersea Bridge towards desirable Chelsea Embankment.

William Campbell

The handsome red brick buildings in Knightsbridge heighten the area's character and elegance.

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William Richardson

It's always worth a visit to the Saatchi Gallery - it's free and the exhibitions often showcase some weird and wonderful art.

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What locals say about SW3

  1. Great location on the river with fantastic access to all my favourite restaurants, shops and bars

  2. Great shopping and beautiful surroundings

  3. It is a rich peaceful place with luxury places and so much to do, like Harrods. I love it - it has lots of landmarks and a beautiful site. Also an amazing place to walk

  4. It's international and friendly and classy and its very convenient for public transportation like bus and tube station

  5. Chelsea - it's a beautiful area in London. I'm live near Sloane Square station, is really nice, fancy and really close to the center of the city.

Activities near SW3

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About SW3

SW3 is the postcode district in South West London incorporating the areas of Chelsea, Brompton, Knightsbridge (part) and is covered by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea local authorities.

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Chelsea area guide
Sloane Square area guide
South Kensington area guide
Battersea area guide
Knightsbridge area guide
Imperial Wharf area guide
Nine Elms area guide
Victoria area guide
Earls Court area guide
Pimlico area guide

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