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A very warm welcome to Sloane Square and the surrounding areas from all of us at Hamptons.
You will be moving into one of the most highly regarded areas in London. Desirable homes, tree lined avenues, diverse shops and restaurants and an eclectic, vibrant population.
Hamptons has been matching people with property that’s right for them, locally, nationally and internationally, since 1869. We were pioneers, setting standards that few of our rivals could match and this hasn’t changed since.
Today, 150 years after we first set up home in Pall Mall, with 15 decades of finding property and looking after people under our belt, our clients now consider us to be their, ‘home experts’.
Yours sincerely,
The Sloane Square Team
Welcome to Sloane Square
Interview: Metro Storage
Interview: Markam associates
Interview: LS + Partners
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Sloane Square
Hamptons offers you a warm welcome to Sloane Square
Congratulations, if you are house hunting in Sloane Square, you have already won. A home in this great area with all it offers, automatically makes you the envy of many. Now in order to make your transition as smooth and hassle free as possible Hamptons have put together this great guide which will help you choose the best schools, learn a little about planning and building control, read tips on where to shop, eat and lot’s more, all packed into one little guide with clickable links.
Perhaps most importantly we have researched some of the leading local professionals and experts who can help you add value and personalise your soon to be new home. A big WELCOME and enjoy.
Interview with Metro Storage
Find out more about Metro Storage – one of the biggest providers of self-storage in Central London – who like to consider themselves your spare room on your doorstep!
Why should people choose a storage provider?
Self-storage is an easy and convenient way to store your belongings especially if you’re moving house and have a gap between your last property and the next. Storage can also be ideal if you’re looking to redecorate after you’ve moved house and need to create some room.
At Metro Storage we offer a range of unit sizes so you can find one that works for you. Our extensive opening times mean you can visit at a time that suits you and our flexible terms allow you to extend or end your storage when you need to without incurring unnecessary fees.
What would you say to someone who is hesitant to use a storage facility?
Try a viewing and ask as many questions as you can whilst you’re there. Self-Storage is still relatively misunderstood but booking a viewing and seeing the storage space for yourself can help to overcome this.
At Metro Storage we offer a personal customer service assistant that will be able to help you every step of the way should you have any questions. There is also a wealth of information and videos on our website that will help to explain how storage works.
With us you only pay for the days that you use. If you decide you’re not happy after 14 days we’ll refund for any days that you haven’t used, so why not give it a try?
Who or what have been your major influences and role models?
We first saw the self-storage concept in Manhattan, New York, USA. A company called The Manhattan Mini-Storage company used to have a near monopoly in the city back in the mid-to-late 90’s. We were heavily involved in the Central London parking market at the time, having at one time 13 car parks in Chelsea and the West End, but the Congestion Charge was just around the corner and we knew we needed to diversify quickly. Self-storage seemed the perfect partner business – ultimately taking a large area, splitting it into smaller segments and renting these out – either for customer’s cars or belongings.
Once we decided to get seriously involved in the industry, we worked very closely with a number of key suppliers, but soon settled on working with Mark and Andrew at Active Supply & Design. Both were
great to work with. They were very knowledgeable, happy to share their knowledge and good people!
Is there a project that you are most proud of?
Our first will always stand out in my mind. I was in my late 20’s, had just secured a long lease on a 30,000 sq.ft. warehouse next door to the Oval cricket ground in Kennington, London. And when we got the keys and walked around this massive three storey warehouse, we were a little ‘nervous’ about how on earth we were going to fill it!
We had some prior knowledge of the self-storage industry – having put storage units in all the nooks and crannies where we couldn’t park cars in our car parks in Chelsea and the West End. They had filled and thankfully stayed full.
However, we were about to embark on a much bigger project, so there was a certain amount of ‘learning on the job’. One of the best ideas we had was to do the fit out floor by floor, learning as we went. By the time we got to the top floor, we had just about figured it out!
What would a typical storage package look likeend to end?
At Metro Storage, we like to include everything in one, simple price. That’s why we include the storage fee, VAT and FREE INSURANCE in our already competitive prices. There are no admin or sign up fees or compulsory extras for insurance. We even provide the use of a free padlock while you store with us, and there is free customer WiFi in all our stores. We can even organise free 24 hour access at some of our stores, but we do ask customers who want this extra free service to undergo further online security checks.
We have excellent value ‘move in bundles’ to help customers make the most of their storage – from basic packaging supplies, to a complete service that includes Man and Van and even a packing service.
Customers can sort out extra insurance with us if they need it over and above our free included cover. We can also provide all the packaging supplies you need – either in store or delivered to your door.
All this is managed by your own Storage Personal Assistant - Our aim is to make the whole selfstorage experience as smooth as possible, every time.
A little bit of history
Sloane Square was originally called Hans Town and was laid out in 1771 to a plan by Henry Holland and his son; it was named after Sir Hans Sloane, who owned the land at the time. The square is home to several landmark buildings, including the Peter Jones department store, the Royal Court Theatre and Cadogan Hall. The centre of Sloane Square is where you’ll find the Grade II-listed fountain called the Venus Fountain, an impressive landmark built back in 1953 by Gilbert Ledward.
Why move to Sloane Square?
The area is a hive of activity all year round and it becomes especially popular during December, with people flocking to shop and see the Christmas lights. There is a wide variety of architecture and demand for property around Sloane Square is extremely high - therefore properties on the market don’t tend to be around for long! Potential buyers and renters are attracted to the excellent shopping, the superb nightlife on the doorstep and the cultural attractions in the local area. It is well served for public transport with Sloane Square Underground tube station being on both the District and Circle lines, plus there are a wide variety of bus routes providing connections all around central London.
Around Sloane Square, there are a huge variety of international shops, bars and restaurants, whilst you have the world-famous Saatchi Gallery and Royal Court Theatre on your doorstep.
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About Sloane Square
At ‘the heart of Chelsea’, it is situated at the intersection of Sloane Street and Kings Road, surrounded by cultural institution, the Royal Court Theatre, international designers and landmark shopping department store, Peter Jones.
Visitors will find a fantastic selection of high-end stores, from Club Monaco to Hugo Boss and boutiques on nearby Symons Street and Pavilion Road, as well as popular dining destinations Colbert and The Botanist. The Square is also home to the five star Sloane Square Hotel, overlooking the hustle and bustle of Chelsea, and music institution Cadogan Hall.
Sloane Square was originally part of a sweeping vision that mapped out modern Chelsea in 1777, and includes a central island with its Venus Fountain, a monument to lovers presented by the Royal Academy of Arts in 1953. Throughout centuries of change, it remains the central part of Chelsea. www.visitlondon.com.
FAMOUS RESIDENTS
Sloane Square and the surrounding area has been a home to rockstars, celebrities, athletes, academics, artists and common or garden members of the upper-crust for generations. Here are a few notable names you may or may not know..
Dame Maggie Smith, Actress
Dirk Bogarde, Actor
Enid Blyton, Children’s Writer
J. R. R. Tolkien, Author
Adelaide Hall, Jazz Singer
Oscar Wilde, Poet, Playwright
Jiah Khan, Actress
Letitia Elizabeth Landon, Poet and Novelist
Sir William Arbuthnot Lane, 1st Baronet CBE
Harold Macmillan, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1957 to 1963
Gavin Maxwell, Novelist, Journalist, Explorer and Author
Naomi Mitchison, Novelist
A. A. Milne, Playwright and Author of Winnie-the-Pooh
Kylie Minogue, Singer, Songwriter, Actress
Florence Montgomery Novelist and children’s writer
Sir Thomas More Lawyer, Philosopher, Author
John Camden Neild,
John O’Hara American, Novelist
Nick Rhodes, Keyboardist and Songwriter
Ned Sherrin, Broadcaster, Writer
Chris Squire, Musician
Ava Gardner, Hollywood Actress
Herbert Hughes, Musician
Michael Hutchence, Musician
Markam Associates : Chelsea Architects
Markam Associates is a Chartered Practice established in Chelsea in 1991. The Practice specialises in Architecture, Interior Design and Management of high quality refurbishment in Central London. Our portfolio includes well over a hundred successfully completed projects. We are also highly experienced in all aspects of Building Design & Construction, Project Management, Technical Matters, Contract Administration, Dealing with Local Authorities on Planning and Building Regulations, as well as Site Management and Inspection
Tender Action & Contractor Appointment
Building Contract Preparation
Project Management & Site Inspection
CUSTOMER PROCESS
After receiving the first enquiry from any potential Client, we meet them at the Property with no obligation to get their Brief, discuss their requirements and give them our professional opinion on the feasibility of their ideas, on what can be potentially done and what cannot be, be it from a Design, Structural, Planning, Building Control etc. points of view. We also advise on budgetary matters for such works. We then send our Fee Proposal outlining our various services (below) and fees suited to their Particular Project and their Requirements. We also offer to view one or more of our completed projects to demonstrate the quality of the design and workmanship.
Preliminary Drawings and Planning Advice
Preparation & Submission of Planning/Listed Building Applications
Advising on Consultants needed
Dealing with Local Authorities
Dealing with Freeholders/Managing Agents on Licenses to Alter Technical Matters
Detailed Drawings, Specs & Schedules of Works
Updating on Programme Timing & Cost resulting from Variations
Preparation, if requested, detailed high quality rendered 3D images (CGIs) that give realistic vision of the end product
INTERESTING COMMISSIONS
Commissions of interest are those requiring Full Refurbishments with Clients who trust deferring to us during the Design and Refurbishment Phases, and appreciate the value of creative design.
WHY US?
Our extensive experience in Central London Refurbishment gave us a broad understanding of Refurbishment, Construction and Planning Regulations. We have secured a multitude of successful Planning and Listed Building Consents for almost each of our project the vast majority of which are in RBKC.
Unlike some other Architects/designers, our approach to projects is not limited to Design and Creativity but also to Practicality and Cost Effectiveness.
We also believe that regular Site Inspection is extremely essential. To this, we carry out between 2 to 3 inspection visits per week as opposed to the guidance of the RIBA Architects Appointment Agreement which states a minimum of 1 visit per month.
We are also very flexible in our availability for Clients accommodating their work schedule to meet them after work hours and on weekends when necessary.
We know Kensington and Chelsea like the palm of our hand. We both lived in the borough for over 25 years and our offices are very local. When our projects are in close proximity to our offices, it makes for quicker Site Inspection, as well as Client Meetings.
Pubs & Live Music
Tonteria
Opening our doors in 2012, Tonteria nightclub has established itself as one of London’s most prominent and recognised nightclubs about, having hosted parties for the likes of HRH Prince Harry and Leonardo Di Caprio to name a few... Living up to our namesake, “Tonteria” which translates to “foolishness” or “silliness” in Spanish, be ready to expect the unexpected. Get lost in our Mexican jungle, delve into our undefeated tequila selection (if you dare) and let our award-winning acts, which range from fire spitters to Mexican Lucha-Libre wrestlers corrupt and enchant you.
7-12 Sloane Square, London SW1W 8EG. 020 7881 5991
www.tonteria.co.uk/
Royal Court Bar and Kitchen
The Royal Court’s Bar & Kitchen aims to create a welcoming and inspiring environment with a style and ethos that reflects the work we put on stage. Offering expertly crafted cocktails alongside an extensive selection of craft gins and beers, wine and soft drinks, the Royal Court Bar & Kitchen provides a sanctuary in the middle of Sloane Square.
Royal Court Theatre, 50-51 Sloane Square, London SW1W 8AS www.royalcourttheatre.com/your-visit/bar/
Duke of Wellington
A cosy and inviting 19th century pub tucked away behind Sloane Square and the Kings Road, it serves traditional food and outstanding cask ales to a wide range of clientele. Tourists drop into The Duke for best-of-British fare, while local ale aficionados return regularly to enjoy a perfectly poured pint - and with the pub close to Victoria station, The Duke is also a popular stop for the capital’s commuters. All receive the very warmest of welcomes - with beautiful blooming hanging baskets greeting arrivals in summer, and a cosy real fire providing respite in the winter.
63 Eaton Terrace, London SW1W 8TR. 020 7730 1782
www.dukeofwellingtonbelgravia.co.uk/
Gloucester
Greene King is the country’s leading pub retailer and brewer, running over 3,100 pubs, restaurants, and hotels across England. Our pub Gloucester is a traditional family pub serving a wide selection of quality ales, beers, and wines and to accompany we offer delicious traditional and seasonal dishes. Our friendly staff look forward to greeting you.
Step back in time to the 1929 prohibition-era, as you enter the apartment-turned-speakeasy of the prolific Chicago gangster ‘Uncle Barts’! A bygone era of debauchery, glamour and hedonism, the speakeasy spirit is immortalised here. Barts is a London epicentre for unique cocktails and quenchers of the highest quality.
Chelsea Cloisters, Sloane Ave, London SW3 3DW. 020 7581 3355 www.barts-london.com/
The Magic Garden
Welcome to the Magic Garden Pub, we are a community of festival-goers, foodies, DJs and musicians who want to give you the best of what the international music scene has to offer. Often described as a “festival in a pub”, weekends at the Magic Garden are all about big festival bands with the some of the finest DJs from the London scene and beyond! Expect plenty of dancing and loads of fun – you’ll hear everything from funk, Balkan and reggae to hip hop, ska and Latin.
231 Battersea Park Rd, London SW11 4LG. 020 7622 4844 www.magicgardenpub.com/
No 11 Pimlico Road
No.11 Pimlico Road is an independent neighbourhood bar and restaurant with a contemporary interior providing the perfect backdrop for socialising. A lively all-day retreat from Monday morning coffee to Friday evening nightcap.
11 Pimlico Rd, London SW1W 8NA. 020 7730 6784
www.no11pimlicoroad.co.uk/
Should you wish to wet your whistle in Sloane Square you could hardly have a wider choice. ‘Old school’ inns and taverns, cocktail bars, live music venues, gastropubs, they all abide aplenty in Sloane Square. Here are a few suggestions but the best way to find your ‘local’ is surely to take the air and simply explore.
The Antelope
The Antelope is a beautiful, traditional pub in Belgravia, with plenty of character and a history that dates back to the 17th century. Lively in the evenings, it’s also a great spot for lunch in this fashionable part of London.
22 Eaton Terrace, London SW1W 8EZ. 020 7824 8512
www.antelope-eaton-terrace.co.uk/
Boisdale of Belgravia
Lively Scottish restaurant in Belgravia, London with cigar terrace, whisky bars, private dining rooms and live jazz every night- serving modern British dishes and the finest whiskies.
15 Eccleston St, London SW1W 9LX. 020 7730 6922
www.boisdale.co.uk/belgravia/the-venue/
Local Hotspots
Enjoy an artisan coffee, while exploring great fashion boutiques right in the picturesque heart of Sloane Square!
The Roasting Party
Here at The Roasting Party, we always ask how you are before what your coffee order is, because we know you are so much more than a hastily scribbled name on a cup – you’re a VIP guest at our party. Speciality and artisan coffees we believe that is built on friendship, passion and trust. 253 Pavilion Rd, London SW1X 0BP. 020 7730 6655 https://theroastingparty.co.uk/ Tomtom Coffee House
Tomtom Coffee House is a specialist coffee shop on the corner of Elizabeth Street. We have a very good reputation for producing one of the finest cups of coffee in the West End. Our drinks are made freshly from Allpress roast beans, using the best equipment on the market and by our expert Barista.
14 Ebury St, Elizabeth Street, London SW1W 9QD. 020 7730 1771 www.tomtomcoffee.co.uk/
GAIL’s Bakery Pimlico
We bake fresh, handmade bread, pastries and cakes every day, served with our carefully sourced house blend specialty coffee. We take great pleasure in using the best ingredients we can find for food and drink, using seasonal ingredients from suppliers we trust. Though we’ve grown over the years, our philosophy has remained the same: to make good food that people love, and create bakeries that people want to keep coming back to. Second only to the love for our mother doughs, we take the most joy from daily chats with our regular customers, many of whom have been with us since we started. We hope you’ll join us soon. 26 Churton Street, London SW1V 2LP. 020 7932 0734 www.gailsbread.co.uk/?utm_source=gmb&utm_ medium=organic&utm
The Sloane Street Deli
We are an Upmarket daytime-only eatery serving artisan coffees and speciality teas. You can also purchase gourmet dishes with daily specials available. We believe that a deli is a promise that’s made between a neighbourhood and a store with a relaxed cosy coffee shop to meet with friends.
162B Sloane St, London SW1X 9BS. 020 7096 9113
www.sloanestreetdeli.com/?utm_source
Café Kitsuné at Pantechnicon
Conceived in Tokyo by the famed Japanese-French record label and named after the fox – an animal that’s greatly revered in Japan – Café Kitsuné features classic pastries and cakes with a Japanese accent. Grab a double-baked matcha croissant or a caramel miso rice pudding brioche for breakfast, freshly baked each morning by our chefs. For lunch there’s the fluffiest sandos in town, while coffee and cocktails are available throughout the day for whenever you need that pick-me-up. Ground Floor, 19 Motcomb St, London SW1X 8LB.
www.pantechnicon.com/
The Black Penny Sloane Square
Enjoy speciality coffees, freshly prepared breakfast, brunch and evening meals or relax with a glass of wine or a cocktail from our extensive menu in the heart of Sloane Square at our Duke of York Square branch.
55 Duke of York Square, London SW3 4LY. 020 7259 9965 www.theblackpenny.com/
Pepa & Co
Pepa’s inspiration comes from her large Spanish family and British family in-law. This nostalgic inspiration is evident in the designs that she offers at Pepa & Co. – timeless and smart styles, rich with both Spanish and British heritage. Pepa’s aim is to keep the essence of timeless clothing for young boys and girls. We enjoy seeing our children look like children.
40 Elizabeth St, London SW1W 9NZ. 020 8016 7401 www.pepaandcompany.com/
Oliver Brown
The home of traditional & contemporary ready-to-wear and bespoke tailoring. Oliver Brown is a leading shopping destination for quintessentially traditional and contemporary readyto-wear collections, bespoke tailoring, formalwear hire and luxury accessories. We specialise in designing collections of the highest quality, using cloths sourced from some of the oldest mills in the North of England and Scotland, manufactured in England. 75 Lower Sloane St, London SW1W 8DA. 020 7259 9494 www.oliverbrown.org.uk/
On Motcomb
Dedicated to luxury and attention to detail. We offer an exclusive shopping experience. Devoted to luxury evening wear our curated collection include a number of exclusive pieces commissioned each season from Ateliers. 11-12 Motcomb St, London SW1X 8LB. 020 7235 4146 www.on-motcomb.com/
Pinko Boutique
We are a high-class women’s fashion retailer. We stock a large selection of quality Italian everyday casual garments and accessories. We offer a unique in store shopping experience by appointment for any guidance you may need if preferred. What ever your need here at Pinko we have a design for you. 45 Brompton Rd, London SW3 1DE. 020 7584 6524 www.stores.pinko.com/en/united-kingdom
Sloane Square Arts
Why not enjoy a night at one of the great theatres spotted around Sloane Square!
The Royal Court Theatre
The Royal Court is the writers’ theatre. We are a leading force in world theatre for cultivating and supporting writers – undiscovered, emerging and established. We also Offer expertly crafted cocktails alongside an extensive selection of craft gins and beers, wine and soft drinks, the Royal Court Bar & Kitchen provides a sanctuary in the middle of Sloane Square to accompany your theatre experience. Sloane Square, London SW1W 8AS. 020 7565 5000 www.royalcourttheatre.com/
Victoria Palace Theatre
The Victoria Palace Theatre, magnificently restored for the 21st century, reopened on 6th December with the European premiere of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s acclaimed, Pulitzer Prize winning HAMILTON which sits perfectly in this re-imagined theatre. The theatre has been redeveloped from renowned theatre architect Frank Matcham’s original design to combine beautiful restoration with twenty first century comfort and facilities, which include a new purpose built rehearsal and audition space that is available for hire. The bright space is located at the top of the Victoria Palace Theatre, a stone’s throw from Victoria Station and is fully equipped with all essential requirements including a sprung floor and new PA system. 79 Victoria St, London SW1E 5EA. 0844 482 5138 www.victoriapalacetheatre.co.uk/
Finborough Theatre
Founded in 1980, the multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre, led by Artistic Director Neil McPherson, presents plays and music theatre, concentrated exclusively on thought provoking text-based new writing, as well as rediscovering genuinely neglected works from the 19th and 20th centuries, many produced or co-produced inhouse. We offer a stimulating and inclusive programme at the centre of London’s cultural life, appealing to theatregoers of all generations and from a broad spectrum of the population.
118 Finborough Rd, London SW10 9ED. 01223 357851
www.finboroughtheatre.co.uk/
Apollo Victoria Theatre
Victoria is a 2,328-capacity theatrical venue brimming with art deco design. Now heading into its 90th year the theatre has transformed into one of the leading West End venues hosting musicals such as The Sound of Music with Petula Clark, Camelot with Richard Harris and Fiddler on the Roof with Topol. In 1984 Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical extravaganza Starlight Express opened and considered the Apollo Victoria its home for many years. In 2006 Wicked, the smash-hit Broadway show opened and continues to go from strength to strength.
17 Wilton Rd, Pimlico, London SW1V 1LG. 0333 009 6690
www.atgtickets.com/venues/apollo-victoria-theatre
Jermyn Street Theatre
Jermyn Street Theatre is the West End’s smallest producing theatre. Led by Artistic and Executive Directors
Tom Littler and Penny Horner, the programme includes outstanding new plays, rare revivals, new versions of European classics, and high-quality musicals, alongside one-off musical, and literary events. We collaborate with theatres across the world, and our productions have transferred to the West End and Broadway.
16B Jermyn St, St. James’s, London SW1Y 6ST. 020 7287 2875
www.jermynstreettheatre.co.uk/
Curzon Victoria
Curzon Cinemas is London’s leading arthouse cinema chain with eight venues across the capital. We also have a further four venues outside of London, bringing the very best of Hollywood, independent and world cinema to audiences. In 2017, the Curzon group received the BAFTA for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema. 58 Victoria St, London SW1E 6QW. 01233 555644 www.curzon.com/venues/victoria/
Chelsea Theatre
A variety of events and activities continue for our local community, we’ll be presenting the best in fringe comedy, drama and performance. Come and visit us. Chelsea Theatre show schedule and ticket bookings can be found on our website. As for Theatre Venue Hire, we’re continue to be available if you need to use our beautiful theatre. Contact us if you want to find out more.
7, World’s End Place, London SW10 0DR. 020 7352 1967
www.chelseatheatre.org.uk/
Curzon Mayfair
Curzon Cinemas is London’s leading arthouse cinema chain with eight venues across the capital. We also have a further four venues outside of London, bringing the very best of Hollywood, independent and world cinema to audiences. In 2017, the Curzon group received the BAFTA for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema. 38 Curzon Street, London, W1J 1TY. www.curzon.com/venues/mayfair
Fulham Road Picturehouse
Picturehouse is a leading UK film company incorporating cinema, distribution and home entertainment. At Picturehouse, we love cinemas. Nestled in the heart of their neighbourhoods, each of our cinemas are distinct, full of personality and run by welcoming and attentive staff. We don’t just screen excellent films. We provide places to eat, meet and relax, and host a busy calendar of events for everyone to explore. If you love opera or theatre, we screen it live and direct from stages around the world. If you’re all about superhero films, come to one of our state-of-the-art screens and get yourself a large popcorn.
142 Fulham Rd., London SW10 9QR. 020 7326 2649 www.picturehouses.com/cinema/fulham-roadpicturehouse
Family days out
Sloane Square is a great destination for a family trip offering entertainment for kids of all ages. We’ve picked some of the most popular family-friendly things to do and sorted them into a handy list.
Saatchi Gallery
Since 1985, Saatchi Gallery has presented contemporary art exhibitions showcasing the work of emerging artists. Primarily drew upon the collection of Charles Saatchi, led to Saatchi Gallery becoming a recognised authority in contemporary art globally. The Gallery acquired a strong reputation for introducing artists who would later gain worldwide recognition. In 2019 Saatchi Gallery became a registered charity and begun a new chapter in its history.
Duke of York’s HQ, King’s Rd, London SW3 4RY. 020 7811 3070
www.saatchigallery.com/
St James’s Park
St James’s Park includes The Mall and Horse Guards Parade, and is surrounded by landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, Clarence House and Whitehall. The park’s famous flower beds at the front of Buckingham Palace are a familiar backdrop to pageants including Trooping the Colour, as well as state visits and other ceremonial occasions. Enjoy impressive views of the lake and fountain from St James’s Café, watch the resident pelicans at feeding time, or while away a sunny afternoon in a deckchair.
London SW1A 2BJ. 0300 061 2350 www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/st-jamess-park
Buckingham Palace
Recognised around the world as the home of The Queen, the focus of national and royal celebrations. The palace is open for guided tours on selected dates. Royal Collection Trust looks after the Royal Collection, and manages the public opening of the official residences of Her Majesty The Queen. Through our work, from exhibitions and learning programmes to publications and retail products, we aim to ensure that the Royal Collection and Palaces are valued and enjoyed by everyone.
London SW1A 1AA. 0303 123 7300 www.rct.uk/visit/buckingham-palace
Natural History Museum
This exhibits a vast range of specimens from various segments of natural history. It is one of three major museums on Exhibition Road in South Kensington, the others being the Science Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum. With plenty to discover and learn for all ages your sure to have an adventurous family day out. Cromwell Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 5BD. 020 7942 5000 www.nhm.ac.uk/
Hyde Park
Hyde Park offers both world-class events and concerts together with plenty of quiet places to relax. Dip your toes in the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain, brave an open water swim in the Serpentine, or just admire the views across the lake from a waterside café. Have a go at tennis, horse riding, or join the many joggers, walkers and cyclists. London W2 2UH. 0300 061 2000 www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/hyde-park
Battersea Park Children’s Zoo
The perfect place for little explorers in the heart of London’s Battersea Park. Our zoo is a safe, outdoor environment where you can enjoy the fresh air and reconnect with the natural world. We’re passionate about conservation and education here at Battersea Park Children’s Zoo. In association with our sister park the New Forest Wildlife Park in Hampshire, we contribute to many conservation programmes, listed below. At Battersea Park Children’s Zoo we have two species that are part of the European Endangered Species Programme.
Battersea Park - Via, Chelsea Brg, London SW11 4NJ. 020 7924 5826 www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk/
Sloane Square
This is one of the squares in London where you can enjoy and have fun as well as enjoying the restaurant and coffees it is a lot of activities there is a lot of shops and there is a lot of things to do.
Sloane Square, London SW1W 8SB. 020 7361 3000 www.rbkc.gov.uk/
National Army Museum
The National Army Museum is open with measures in place so you can enjoy your experience here as safely as possible. Entry remains free, but please book a free time slot before visiting. We aim to be a first-class museum that moves, inspires, challenges, educates and entertains. The National Army Museum is a fun, interactive space for all the family. Our engaging museum experience reaches out to all. We want to connect the British public with its army, regardless of age, gender, race and religion.
Royal Hospital Rd, London SW3 4HT. 020 7730 0717 www.nam.ac.uk/
Victoria and Albert Museum
The V&A is the world’s leading museum of art and design, housing a permanent collection of over 2.3 million objects that span over 5,000 years of human creativity. The Museum holds many of the UK’s national collections and houses some of the greatest resources for the study of architecture, furniture, fashion, textiles, photography, sculpture, painting, jewellery, glass, ceramics, book arts, Asian art and design, theatre and performance.
Cromwell Rd, London SW7 2RL. 020 7942 2000 www.vam.ac.uk/
Science Museum
Our museum tells the stories of the extraordinary human achievement and technological advances that have helped humanity overcome challenges throughout history. From Helen Sharman’s iconic space suit to Amy Johnson’s marvellous Gipsy Moth aeroplane, these incredible stories help ignite curiosity, encourage scientific endeavour and spark the imagination.
Exhibition Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 2DD. 0330 058 0058 www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/
Interview with Kido School
Tell us a little of the history of your nursery Kido is by parents, for parents - we are owned and operated by a group of parents from all over the world. We were set up in response to our founders’ struggles as young parents in different countries searching for high quality early years education. Since our first nursery school opened in 2014 we have been obsessed with two things: improving learning outcomes for children, and our service to parents.
What would you say is special about Kido
There are many special elements to Kido that we are very proud of. Our international early years curriculum makes Kido settings truly unique. Children benefit from the best of curriculums drawn together from all over the world. Including extra curricular elements such as Spanish and French, dedicated STEM classes, Kido Explorer Days - a project based learning experience, along with an international Zoom club to share cultural experiences and celebrations across three continents.
Are there any facilities you are particularly proud of?
We take a great deal of time and effort to plan and create classroom environments that support children’s learning. We believe children learn best in natural environments that are calming
and allow children to focus on the activities and experiences available to them. We ensure our indoor and outdoor play areas give children a space where they can run, jump, climb and fulfill all of their developing physical needs. Our nurseries are equipped with natural wooden toys and furniture which echoes our commitment to sustainability and reflects on our Reggio Emilia and Montessori inspired curriculum. We work with various suppliers globally to ensure the children have toys and equipment to aid their natural exploration of the wonderful topics on offer in each classroom. This means you’ll find STEM laboratories in our settings, complete with lab coats and safety glasses, we have home corners that reflect different cultures through the clothing, books and food on offer, and you’ll always find a wonderfully presented, clean and welcoming nursery at any Kido threshold you cross.
Kido’s school readiness program is run each year for our cohort of school leavers. We cover all of the required academic topics, Maths, Phonics, Reading and Literacy while also incorporating a huge focus on our children’s personal, social and emotional wellbeing and development. We want to ensure everyone leaves Kido with the utmost confidence and enthusiasm to embark on school. We are very proud that all children across Kido are accepted into their families school of choice.
What makes you different to any other setting
We believe that our Kido teachers are what make our settings different from others. We are very passionate about our commitment to professional development for all of our teachers.
We have our own, inhouse dedicated training team that works closely with each nursery to ensure high quality experiences for all. Teachers in early years have a huge impact on children’s first learning experiences and we take our responsibility of supporting our educators to be the very best that they can be very seriously. We set out to provide each child with a lifelong love of learning and a wonderful experience in their first educational setting, this wouldn’t be possible without our fantastic teams of teachers.
Book a personal tour today!
Kido International Nurseries bring together the world’s best early years practices to deliver the finest preschool experience for children and parents alike.
◆ Outstanding education for children from 3 month to 5 years.
◆ Extra curricular languages and sports classes.
◆ Dedicated STEM classes.
◆ Innovative curriculum.
◆ Experienced and fully qualified teachers.
Our Locations
Crouch End | Golders Green Road | Golders Green Road (West Heath Drive) | Kido Camden | Bethnal Green | Clerkenwell | Waterloo (St. Patrick’s) | Chiswick | Elephant Park | Chelsea | Greenwich | Fulham | Battersea | Windsor | Imperial Wharf | Wandsworth | Streatham | Tooting
◆ Open 51 weeks a year 8am - 6pm. Book
www.kidoschools.com
Local Schools
Where our children spend most of their week and how they are being educated is a decision which should take some serious consideration. We have put together this list of suggestions to make your life a little bit easier. Many local schools and nurseries offer free tours so please go and visit your choice options before making that final important decision.
Eaton House School
Eaton House School was founded in 1897 and it is with great pride that I carry on this wonderful traditional education more than 120 years later. Whilst the school has expanded across two sites in Clapham and Belgravia, and the education has become more rounded, interactive and high tech over the years, the fundamental core ethos remains the same. We aim to provide a first-class education, striving for excellence in all academic, cultural and sporting pursuits, giving every child the confidence to discover where their gifts lie and to enjoy their talents. Wellbeing is at the core of everything we do. We are non-selective at our 3+ and 4+ entry points, because we believe that children develop emotionally and academically at different paces and without the pressures of early exams. Eaton House School, 3-5 Eaton Gate, London SW1W 9BA. 020 7730 9343 www.eatonhouseschools.com/
Hill House International Junior School (Upper School)
Hill House is a family run school welcoming children from all over the world. We celebrate the individual. Every child has their own unique character and together we enjoy an energetic, inclusive and diverse community. We support children’s happiness and development, helping them to flourish and achieve their best while preparing them to be life long learners. Hill House is a warm and nurturing environment, full of fun and laughter, where the children are encouraged to have the confidence to take risks, explore interests and engage with the world and with each other.
17 Cadogan Gardens, London SW3 2RJ. 020 7730 9571
www.hillhouseschool.co.uk/
Eaton Square School (Prep and Nursery)
We are a family of co-educational, independent day schools, located in the heart of London and dedicated to drawing out the very best of the children and young people in our care. Our Nursery and Prep educates children aged 2 to 11 and our Senior and Sixth Form educates children aged 2 to 11 and our Senior and Sixth Form educates from 11 through to 18. Across the Eaton Square community, we share a consistent vision for nurturing intellect, character, and passion within each child. At every stage of development, pupils are enveloped in a secure, tailored learning environment, providing them with the educational and personal support to thrive academically and make their mark in today’s world. 55-57 Eccleston Square, Pimlico, London SW1V 1PH. 020 7225 3131
www.eatonsquareschools.com/
Francis Holland
From the moment our girls enter the school they are taught the value of social conscience. At the same time, they are encouraged to be brave, to be resilient and to rise to the challenge, however hard that may seem. Whilst academic achievement is highly valued, at Francis Holland School, Sloane Square, we provide an education which not only prepares young women for a fast-changing, technological world, but which enables them to make, and to be, the difference in society.
39 Graham Terrace, London SW1W 8JF. 020 7730 2971
www.fhs-sw1.org.uk/
Garden House School
Garden House is a unique, family-run school for girls and boys between the ages of 3 and 11. Providing the best possible foundation for their future education and adult lives. From the age of 4, the girls and boys are taught separately for most academic lessons but they have numerous opportunities to interact with each other during the school day, giving our children the very best of both worlds.
Turk’s Row, London SW3 4TW. 020 7730 1652
www.gardenhouseschool.co.uk/
School
St Peter’s Eaton Square C of E Primary School. At St Peter’s we provide our children with the tools required to be successful and confident citizen’s way beyond their primary school experience with us. We are a Church of England school in the heart of central London. Our amazing location referred to as ‘the village in the heart of the city’, along with our encapsulating curriculum, allows all of our children to experience the best of the locality. Visits to iconic landmarks such as; Buckingham Palace; The Tate; Hyde Park for sporting events and the magnitude of local museums and galleries only help to enrich learning opportunities.
Holy Trinity Schools are dedicated to providing a nurturing environment in which all children have the opportunity to reach their maximum academic and social potential. Excellent teaching, learning and relationships are at the heart of our schools. Creating and maintaining a close relationship between home and school is vital to a child being successful in their learning and we ask parents to be very supportive of our work as they are the primary educators.
1 Cadogan Gardens, London SW3 2RN. 020 7881 9860
www.ccht.rbkc.sch.uk/
Miss Daisy’s Nursery School
Fondly described as a country nursery school in the heart of London, Miss Daisy’s offers a strong sense of community and a place where lasting friendships are formed, fun is shared and curiosity celebrated. Providing early years education for children aged 2 to 4 years of age, each child is supported and encouraged by an established and experienced team of qualified teachers and assistants. Through a balance of formal learning and learning through play, children enjoy the finest teaching at this most important stage of their education.
St Simon’s Zelotes Church Hall, Milner St, London SW3 2QF. 020 7730 5797 www.missdaisysnursery.com
Fitness & health
Leading a hectic life? Need somewhere to tone your body, recharge your muscles or simply stretch? We have put together the best locations for you to do just that. Whether you fancy going for a swim or need regular fitness classes, we know that our recommended providers will do their best to keep you in shape.
KXU
At KXU we offer holistic wellness with a group fitness approach – from Spinning to Sparring, Dumbells to Deadlifts – all under one roof that’s Pay As You Go. With over 20 different classes available, covering our core disciplines of STRENGTH, SWEAT & STRETCH, as well as the best PTs London has to offer. So you can train how you want and on terms that work for you. Whether you like to train alone, with friends or push yourself in a group, we’ve got it covered.
241 Pavilion Rd, London SW1X 0BP. 020 3948 3840 www.kxu.co.uk/
The Peak Fitness Club & Spa
Set across three floors and offering 360 degree views of the iconic London skyline, The Peak Fitness Club and Spa has been completely reimagined as the most exclusive private member’s health and wellness clubs in the capital. Offering state of the art facilities including a naturally lit 20m pool, over 70 weekly fitness classes, bespoke TechnoGym equipment as well as access to an expert team of fitness, wellness and beauty specialists, The Peak retakes its position at the forefront of London’s luxury wellness world.
The Carlton Tower Jumeirah 1, Cadogan Pl, London SW1X 9PY. 020 7858 7300 www.peakfitnessclubandspa.com/
Core Collective
Inclusive London fitness studios. Achieve your fitness goals in inspiring studio spaces with expert trainers. Our classes and workout programmes have been devised to help you improve your fitness. And feel good while doing it. Personal goals. Together. Train the way you want to with a range of different classes, which our trainers have divided into four categories. Whatever your goals, our classes can get you there. Together, we can go further.
23 Pavilion Rd, London SW1X 0HD. 020 7235 0608
www.core-collective.co.uk/
Hotpod Yoga Belgravia
We’re Europe’s largest yoga business. Since 2013, over 100,000 people have immersed themselves in a Hotpod class at one of our 50+ locations around the world. You’ll stretch further, breathe deeper, sweat harder and melt fully into the Hotpod experience – a balanced flow of active and passive postures, working the body and calming the mind in equal measure. You’ll immediately find yourself a million miles away from the every day. Bring water and a towel to enjoy the unique immersion that is a Hotpod Yoga class. To understand it, you’ve got to experience it
19 Eccleston Yards, London SW1W 9AZ. 020 3771 2285
www.hotpodyoga.com/studios/belgravia/
White Room Fitness
Our luxury private gym in Belgravia, London is an oasis of space and light, designed to stimulate, motivate and make working out a pleasure not a chore. This is a truly inspiring place to achieve your fitness goals under the expert guidance of our highly skilled and experienced Trainers. Rigorous hygiene protocols are guaranteed. Personal Training To Inspire You 54B Ebury St, London SW1W 0LU. 020 7584 3881 www.whiteroomfitness.com/
Aquilla Health & Fitness Club
A private gym and swimming pool in South Kensington and Knightsbridge. Adjacent to the Rembrandt Hotel, Aquilla has everything you need to work out and relax in stylish comfort. If you need motivation and expert guidance to achieve your fitness goals, our Personal Trainers are here to help. We can assist with training, nutrition, injury rehabilitation and more.
The Rembrandt Hotel, 11 Thurloe Place, South Kensington, London SW7 2RS. 020 7225 0225 www.aquillahealthclub.com/
Mind, Body, Spirit Pilates
Gillian Greenwood (BCPTT AFAA RSA ITEC) is a dancer, personal trainer, Body Control Pilates® and yoga teacher, gaining her education in Los Angeles, New York and London. She studied and performed dance improvisation with Lindsay Kemp. She also teaches pre/post-natal exercise, stress management, presents workshops, writes articles for Dental Health magazine and fitness magazines and is a personal trainer and masseuse. 65-67 Queen’s Gate, South Kensington, London SW7 5JS. 020 7385 3577 www.gilliangreenwood.com/
DSQ GYM
Completely independent, enabled us to set the very highest standards, control the quality and choose the facilities that our members and residents demand. Together with our multi award-winning Moroccan spa, the Club is an excellent way for residents to help us achieve health and wellness. Our memberships include a 12 month, 6 month and a rolling contract, which gives access to a range of our facilities. Dolphin Square, Chichester St, Pimlico, London SW1V 3LX. 020 7798 8686 www.gym.dolphinsquare.co.uk/
Manor
Our flagship S&C gym, boxing ring, and recovery studio. Two minutes from Victoria station, close to Belgravia and Westminster. We offer daily Functional Strength and Conditioning group training, lift sessions, boxing training, bag work, Yard work sessions (in MCP) recovery sessions and workshops.
Thomas House, 84 Eccleston Square, Pimlico, London SW1V 1PX. 020 8064 0558 www.mymanor.london/locations/victoria-gym-sw1/
Local Restaurants
The Botanist Sloane Square
Envelop yourself in the elegant atmosphere of The Botanist, providing top-tier service, stunning food and drinks right in the heart of Sloane Square. Come and enjoy our wide range of dining and bar options, including our infamous Weekend Bottomless Brunch, where you can enjoy selected drinks for just £9.99 when you order two courses.
7 Sloane Square, London SW1W 8EE. 020 7730 0077 www.thebotanistonsloanesquare.com/
Cote - Sloane Square
Côte is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, championing relaxed all-day dining and serving authentic French classics. Set in a relaxed atmosphere we are a modern, allday French brasserie chain, serving regional specialities and traditional classics. We know we have something for everyone to enjoy.
7-12 Sloane Square, London SW1W 8EG. 020 7881 5999 www.cote.co.uk/restaurant/sloane-square/
Colbert
Inspired by the great boulevard cafés of Paris, Colbert is a neighbourhood restaurant on Sloane Square, Chelsea. Open for breakfast until posttheatre, seven days a week. Our classic Parisian all-day café menu takes in breakfast to morning coffee through to lunch, mid-afternoon snacks, early evening drinks and dinner.
50-52 Sloane Square, London SW1W 8AX. 020 7730 2804
www.colbertchelsea.com/
Kahani Restaurant Sloane Square
The British love affair with Indian cuisine is a tale that spans more than 200 years – from the opening of the very first curry house in 1809, to its rise in the 21st Century as Britain’s national dish. Kahani, which means ‘story’ in Hindi, is where Michelin-starred chef Peter Joseph is adding the latest chapter to this tale with a fresh approach to Indian cuisine.
1 Wilbraham Pl, London SW1X 9AE. 020 7730 7634
www.kahanilondon.com/
Caraffini
Caraffini offers modern yet traditional Italian cooking in a warm and welcoming environment, whether you choose to eat inside or in the charming al fresco space outside. In spring, summer, autumn or winter you will find an ambience - and menu - to suit your occasion.
A stylish café and restaurant situated in an upscale department store offering delicious light dishes to more traditional comfort food dishes served in relaxed and stylish surroundings with spectacular wines and views to relax after a day of retail therapy. Sloane Square, London SW1W 8EL. 020 7730 3434 www.johnlewis.com/our-shops/peter-jones
Sloane Place Restaurant and Bar
At Sloane Place we have created a space that people are drawn to, where the place you are in is as important as what you are eating. Our Restaurant is a local favourite, the place our friends, neighbours and hotel guests enjoy each other’s company in a stylish setting.
Manicomio Chelsea’s elegant and simple menu offers modern Italian dishes with a strong emphasis on seasonality. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week, with the option to eat in our brand new conservatory and garden as well as our in the dining room, bar or on the expansive heated terrace – arguably one of the best al fresco dining locations in town.
83-85 Duke Of York Square, London SW3 4LY. 020 7730 3366 www.manicomio.co.uk/ Comptoir Libanais
Our focus with creating a restaurant was to ensure the guests fall in love with the Middle East and its bold flavours and generous hospitality. My dream is still to make Lebanese food as popular as Italian food because I strongly believe the food of the Middle East is the best in the world, and that is what we serve in Comptoir Libanais, every day to our guests.
53-54 Duke of York Square, London SW3 4LY. 020 7657 1961 www.comptoirlibanais.com/
Polpo
POLPO is a bàcaro - a Venetian word describing a humble restaurant serving sharing dishes, Italian wines, Prosecco & Spritz. POLPO Soho and Chelsea are open for lunch and dinner every day of the week.
81 Duke of York Square, London SW3 4LY. 020 7730 8900 www.polpo.co.uk/
Manicomio Chelsea Restaurant
‘Virtually’ all you need
Some suggested local social media groups to help you connect, learn, buy, sell and have fun.
Chelsea, South Kensington, Sloane Square mums & nannies (babysitters) www.facebook.com/groups/1453694444687368/
You should inform your Local Authority of where you are moving from and where you are moving to around a month before you move. You can do this here.. https://system8.rbwm.gov.uk/publicaccesslive/selfservice/services/ changeofaddress/coastart.htm
You’ll need to include the forwarding addresses for every adult in the property that pays council tax.
Search for information and services from your council. Information for residents about The Royal Borough of Kensignton and Chelsea Council including council tax, bins and recycling, schools, leisure, streets and parking, this and lot’s more at the below link.
www.rbkc.gov.uk
Planning and Building Control
Unsure which services you need?
If you are thinking of making changes to your property, you may need to apply for planning permission and / or Building Regulations approval. If you’re not sure which applications to make, please use the guidance below to help you to decide what you need to do.
Please note that many developments will require both.
What is planning?
Planning is the process of deciding whether a proposed development should go ahead or not. It uses national and local policies to consider the development in its context and may look at the impact of the work on neighbours and the wider community, existing architecture, the land, the layout, and existing or proposed infrastructure (such as drains, transport and schools).
You will probably need planning permission if your proposed development will do any of the following:
• create a new building, or change the use or appearance of an existing building
• affect the sunlight, privacy or outlook for neighbouring properties
• affect the nearby area with noise disturbance, smell or fumes
• work on or around listed buildings or any conservation areas
• affect traffic volumes, road safety or access
• change the density of development in an area
• use significantly different materials or finishes from nearby properties
• have an effect on existing trees
What is building control?
Building control applies national statutory regulations to ensure the structural quality of any building work, in areas such as safety, public health, accessibility, and the materials used. Most substantial building projects (such as an extension, knocking down walls or converting a garage or loft) will need Building Regulations approval.
