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Explore our local area

Sitting in the heart of the UK’s capital, Olympia London is one of the best connected venues in the city, with a surrounding local area full of exciting sights to make the most of your time in London. Browse through some of our highlights below.

Cultural attractions

Victoria and albert museum

The Victoria and Albert Museum

The world’s largest museum of decorative arts and design, the V&A in South Kensington houses a permanent collection of over 4.5 million objects and is a conveniently short journey from Olympia London.

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace

Serving as the official London residency and office for the British Monarch since 1837, this awe-inspiring building is worth visiting just for a photo opportunity. 

Tate Modern

Tate Modern

Located in the amazing space of Bankside Power Station, the Tate Modern displays a vast collection of international modern and contemporary art from 1900 to the present day.

Royal Albert Hall

Royal Albert Hall

This iconic concert hall situated on the northern edge of South Kensington, has been the home of arts and culture since 1871. The beautiful structure is also a Grade I listed building admired by visitors for its stunning architecture and ornate designs.

Outdoor adventures

Holland Park

Holland Park

The borough’s largest park with 22.5 hectares of gardens, children’s play facilities, sports areas, a cafeteria and large areas of woodland abundant with wildlife. Contained within the park is the beautiful Kyoto Garden; a Japanese garden donated by the Chamber of Commerce of Kyoto in 1991.

Brook Green

Brook Green

The eponymous park at the heart of Brook Green is a focal point for the community. The space is well loved by residents and families who often meet by the children’s playground; kids can run around while their parents relax under the leafy trees.

London Wetland Centre

London Wetland Centre

This idyllic nature reserve is an undicovered gem just down the road from Olympia London. A haven of tranquility for both wildlife and people, and a genuinely special day out. 

Hyde Park

Hyde Park

Hyde Park has over 350 acres of land and is home to numerous landmarks, including the Serpentine Lake, the Diana Memorial Fountain and Speakers’ Corner. Within close reach to Olympia London, you will feel as if you have stepped out of the hustle and bustle of the city.

Fashion fiesta

High Street Kensington

Kensington High Street

Providing a great blend of fashion, food and high street shopping, Kensington High Street is just a short walk from Olympia London, book-ended with Holland Park in the west, and Hyde Park to the East. Find everything from affordable brands to stylish boutiques.

Westbourne Grove

Westbourne Grove

In the heart of Notting Hill, Westbourne Grove offers an upmarket, boutique shopping experience and is only a two minute walk from Portobello Road. If you love designer clothes and high-end shopping then Westbourne Grove is the ideal place to do it.