A relatively untapped resource in the middle of an open, attractive residential area, these courts are in fairly decent condition and, unusually for London, absolutely free. The grounds occupy the centre of Chelmsford Square and, as such, are enclosed by...

Just before the Rise itself on Chamberlayne Road, there are two churches next door to each other. Sitting on the corner of Wrentham Avenue, the larger of the pair is the Catholic Church of the Transfiguration. The building was originally...

The sprawling 72-acre grounds of Kensal Green Cemetery are home to the remains of illustrious figures from all walks of public life. Perhaps the most famous residents are the novelists William Makepiece Thackeray and Anthony Trollope. Modelled on Paris' famous...

Kensal Rise Baptist Tabernacle lies toward the end of Chamberlayne Road on the corner with Buller Road. The church has stood on the site since it opened in 1894. Back then, it served a community of 900 nonconformist worshippers. That...

Established in 1909 as a private members club for local conservatives, Kensal Rise Constitutional Club was originally situated further down Chamberlayne Road. In 1927, it move to larger premises at its current location and the building currently comprises Pinkham Hall...

Located on Kilburn Lane, Moberley Sports and Education Centre is a focal point for local youth and, over the years, has provided a range of sports and activities, with an emphasis on deprived young people. The sports centre is particularly...

Hablot Knight Browne enjoyed living at the very heart of London, and was inspired by the busy streets and eclectic people that he met everyday living in this charming town house. He was a celebrated Victorian artists and gained...

The junction of Salusbury Road and Chevening Road between Brondesbury and Queen's Park is a focal point for local Muslims, with the the Al-Sadiq and Al-Zahra Islamic School on the corner and Islamia Primary School across the road. The...

When the centre opened in 1998, the concept of interfaith exchanges was just starting to take off. LIFC now draws visitors from around the world to courses, seminars and conferences, all designed to reinforce understanding of religious diversity. While the...

The Making Place invites visitors to come with their ideas and leave with a product that has developed a little further. There are a series of multi-purpose workspaces within the centre that are designed to be easily used by...

This fitness centre is located on the suburban border between Notting Hill and North Kensington, close to Portobello Road. The centre has a good deal of modern fitness equipment including cardio-vascular machines for running, stepping and skiing as well...

Queen's Park Library is a very bright and attractive local facility located on Harrow Road close to the intersection with Ladbroke Grove in Notting Hill. The library has a fine collection of non-fiction, fiction and reference books as well...

Queen's Park United Reform Church is a fascinating building, a modern church completed with a great deal of attention to detail both outside and inside to help it blend in with the local environment. The church is one of...

London Farmer’s Markets run Sunday morning markets across the capital, pulling in an estimated £3 million a year for the agricultural sector. At this location in Queen’s Park, wholesome crusty loaves, sprinkled with flour nestle on top of one...

This church started life as a teacher’s college in 1905 and it wasn’t until the late Pope Pius X was canonised in 1955 that it changed name. It had originally been dedicated to Madeline Sophie Barat, founder of the Sacred...

St. Michael's is a beautiful historic building on the main thoroughfare of Ladbroke Grove which intersects the very heart of Notting Hill in London. The church is built of stone and is well known for its interesting round house...