neighbouring areas
If the streets of London were paved with gold it would be 24 carat in the squares of Brompton.
Living in Brompton
Brompton is a magnificent residential area south of Knightsbridge in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
In the approximate shape of a triangle, Brompton is bordered by Brompton Road, Sloane Street and Sloane Avenue.
Brompton is characterised by grand terraces of white stucco houses and magnificent mansion flats. It is also known for its stately squares complemented by mature private gardens, with Hans Place, Cadogan Square and Lennox Gardens being the prime examples.
Within walking distance of Brompton are the smart shops of Knightsbridge including the world-famous department stores of Harrods and Harvey Nichols.
Across Sloane Street is Belgravia where there is a mix of charming mews houses, terraces of five-storey townhouses, and giant porticoed mansions.
The vast green swathe of Hyde Park is due north of Brompton and to the west is the Victorian Brompton Oratory, a Roman Catholic Church based on classic Italianate designs.
On Brompton's western border is South Kensington where residents and visitors enjoy a rich supply of restaurants, cafés, bars, banks and independent shops.
To the south of Brompton is Chelsea's King's Road, resplendent with boutiques, restaurants, farmers' and antique markets, cinemas, Marks and Spencer… and cool-looking people!
The Royal Brompton Hospital is on Sidney Street and the Royal Marsden Hospital is around the corner on Fulham Road.
Transport
Brompton is in the centre of an area that is well-served by buses and by London Underground.
Knightsbridge tube station is on the Piccadilly Line, which provides a direct link to the terminals at Heathrow Airport.
En route to Heathrow is South Kensington tube station which, apart from the Piccadilly Line, is served by the District and Circle lines with Sloane Square tube station one stop eastwards.
Victoria mainline railway station is east of Belgravia and provides a swift service to Gatwick Airport and Brighton.
For full details of public transport in the Brompton area please visit www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/gettingaround/maps/buses/
History and culture
Within easy walking distance of Brompton are some of the world's most celebrated institutions, including the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Imperial College London, Victoria and Albert Museum, the Royal College of Music and the Royal College of Art.
On Kensington Gore is the Royal Albert Hall, famous for hosting the Promenade Concerts. For information regarding current and forthcoming concerts and shows please visit http://tickets.royalalberthall.com/season/performances.aspx
On the east side of Sloane Square is the delightful Royal Court Theatre with a wine bar and restaurant tunnelled under the pavement. For information regarding shows and tickets please visit http://www.royalcourttheatre.com/
The Chelsea Flower Show is held annually in the grounds of the Royal Hospital near Sloane Square. For information please visit http://www.rhs.org.uk/chelsea/index.html
And for further information regarding Brompton please visit www.rbkc.gov.uk
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