complex was designed by Sir Basil Spence and was completed in 1977. The sloping island site includes a large Library, the Town Hall, the Civic and Mayoral Suites and a dedicated Exhibition and Banqueting Centre. 

This attractive and imposing group of buildings is set around a series of courtyards and gardens. Faced with mellow bricks, it provides an attractive ambience and background for a wide range of events. 

Situated only yards from Kensington High Street, the complex is easily accessible by public transport and road, and the main route to Heathrow Airport is nearby. There is also the benefit of a 24 hour underground car park with the capacity for 460 vehicles. All areas have been designed to provide easy access for the disabled. 

There are more than 12 major hotels within walking distance to suit budgets, and a wide variety of restaurants, stores and shops in and around the High Street. Holland Park and Kensington Gardens are only a few minutes away and the antique shops in Kensington Church Street and Portobello Market are easily accessible. 

The Conference and Exhibition Halls are fully carpeted and air-conditioned and the natural tones of wood, brick and stone create a mellow and relaxed background. 

The main areas are extremely flexible and can accommodate shell schemes, theatre style seating, classroom style for seminars and a variety of configurations for banqueting. 

Getting to Kensington
You'll be please to know that the area is easily reachable by public transport! 

From Heathrow Airport
If you've arrived at Heathrow Airport you can take the Airbus to Notting Hill Gate or the Underground. By Underground, take the Piccadilly Line to Earl's Court and change to the District Line for High Street Kensington and Notting Hill Gate, or another District Line branch for Gloucester Road, South Kensington and Sloane Square stations. Or, you might prefer to take the Heathrow Express train to Paddington Station, and then change for the Circle Line to Notting Hill Gate, High Street Kensington, Gloucester Road, South Kensington and Sloane Square.

From Gatwick Airport
If you arrive at Gatwick Airport, take the Gatwick Express train to Victoria Station and then take the Underground to your destination (Circle, District and Victoria Lines).