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Walking tour of Kensington: more than just a palace

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Let me take you on a tour of Kensington!  My friends Kaarina and Alison have merged their talents to show us some of the very cool and off the beaten path sights near Kensington High Street-- this is one fun full day of adventure for you! Today's visit: 3 great restaurants Kensington High Street Kensington Square Kensington Palace Embassy Row charming mews houses a wonderful secret church courtyard a preserved Victorian home Leighton House, an opulent artist's house The Design Museum Holland Park and Holland House Churchill Arms Pub Gotta get busy! If we want to  do all of this in one day, we need sustenance! So after arriving at Kensington High Street Station (quite the upscale tube stop!), we dip into Bill's for a quick coffee and bite. (Bill's is a chain of restaurants that I love---great food, big menu, reasonably priced and fun interior!) Chic Kensington High Street Station Inside, at Bill's for coffee and b...