Kensington
This tiny suburb just 4 km from the city has a small village feel to it. Visit Kensington to discover backstreet bakeries, local breweries, hidden cafes and unique shops.
The best events happening in Kensington
Kensington Market
An eclectic mix of homewares, culinary treats, ceramics, sustainable goods and visual art.
Pressed Tin Christmas Decorations
Create and decorate your own pressed tin ornaments in this fun workshop.
Petit Four Workshop
Unlock the secrets to creating amazing bite-sized desserts in this cooking workshop.
Free Fitness in the Park: Zumba and Dancing
Stay active with free community fitness classes in parks and gardens across your neighbourhoods.
Younghusband Cinema: Love Actually
Enjoy a cosy holiday cinema night featuring the classic Christmas film Love Actually.
Harmonic Horizons
Westgate Concert Band and Play It Forward join forces in a massed mega music event.
Strum and Sing Ukulele Group
A weekly free event for ukulele players and singers, for seasoned strummers or beginners.
Cafes, bakeries and restaurants
Double Dutch Bakery
A community bakery and coffee shop baking and brewing some of the best in the West.
Breweries, distilleries and pubs
Bonehead Brewing
A laid-back Kensington brewpub serving up quality beers, wine, spirits and bar snacks.
Shops and boutiques
Gertrude Grocer
Gertrude Grocer offers a range of fresh produce, fresh breads, continental goods and more.
Erinbank Crafts & Gifts
Erinbank has a huge and eclectic range of wares, including clothing, jewellery, homewares and toys.
Things to do in Kensington
In Aetheria
A studio for crafty types to explore workshops in water marbling, print and fashion design.
