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💡 Tips
- Look out for the famous blue police box (TARDIS) right outside Earl's Court tube station.
- Earl's Court station has multiple exits; checking which one is closest to your destination can save you a long walk along busy roads.
- The surrounding Victorian terraced streets are beautiful; wander around the garden squares for excellent photography spots.
- It is a very walkable area, seamlessly connecting you to the major museums in neighboring South Kensington.
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Asian Street Food
Find an array of authentic Filipino and pan-Asian quick bites around Kenway Road.
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Middle Eastern Meze
Old Brompton Road gives excellent Lebanese and Middle Eastern restaurants well-suited for sharing platters.
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Pub Classics
Grab a traditional pint and fish and chips in one of the historic Victorian pubs near the station.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
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Earl's Court Road
Packed with local convenience stores, global grocers, and small independent shops for everyday needs.
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High Street Kensington
Just a short walk or one tube stop away, offering a wide array of premium high-street fashion brands.
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Brompton Cemetery
One of London's Magnificent Seven, this historic cemetery is actually a beautiful, quiet park favored by locals for peaceful walks.
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Kensington Gardens
Head north towards the edge of the area to find large open green spaces and the serene Round Pond.
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Earl's Court is a prominent district in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in West London. Historically, it remained rural for a long time before being urbanized in the 19th century through railway expansion and massive residential development. The district achieved worldwide fame through the Earls Court Exhibition Centre, which opened in 1937 and for decades was the venue for international trade fairs, concerts, and sporting events until its closure in 2014 and subsequent demolition. The neighborhood's architecture is characterized by grand Victorian terraced houses and quiet garden squares such as Bramham Gardens. Earl's Court has a rich cultural history and was a center of the London music and LGBT scene in the 1960s and 70s. Famous residents such as Freddie Mercury lived here. Economically, the district is now an attractive residential location with a high density of hotels and restaurants. The demographic structure is extremely diverse, which is reflected in the international cuisine along Earls Court Road. Current urban development projects aim to transform the former exhibition site into a new residential and business district to further enhance the urban vitality of this historic part of London.
- Location: United Kingdom, United Kingdom
- Top sights: Brompton Cemetery · Finborough Theatre · The Troubadour
- Nearby: Maida Vale (4 km)
- Population: ~9.104
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 4 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 5 |
| Rain mm | 65 | 54 | 50 | 42 | 55 | 56 | 60 | 66 | 44 | 74 | 74 | 71 |
Geography
Facts
- The Earls Court Exhibition Centre was opened in 1937
- Freddie Mercury lived for many years at Garden Lodge in the district
- Earl's Court Underground station was put into operation in 1871
- In the 1950s, the district was known as Kangaroo Valley for Australians
- The Empress State Building is a prominent high-rise in the district
- The neighborhood is home to the Finborough Theatre, a well-known off-West End venue
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Earls Court?
In West London, within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
What happened to the Earls Court Exhibition Centre?
It was closed in 2014 and demolished; the site is being redeveloped.
Is Earls Court good for tourists?
Yes, there are many hotels and excellent connections to South Kensington museums.
What is Brompton Cemetery?
A historic Victorian cemetery with grand monuments and green spaces.
Is there an Underground station?
Yes, Earl's Court station is on the District and Piccadilly lines.
Earl's Court: where is it located?
Earl's Court is located in United Kingdom, United Kingdom.
Earl's Court: what is there to see?
Highlights include Brompton Cemetery, Finborough Theatre, The Troubadour.
Earl's Court: when is the best time to visit?
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun, Aug.
Earl's Court: why is it worth visiting?
Earl's Court is a prominent district in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in West London.
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