High Street Kensington to Host Wellness Week

High Street Kensington is set to inspire visitors and locals with an all-encompassing Wellness Week, running from 12^th-18^th May 2025. There are more than 30 dedicated health, wellness and fitness experiences in and around High Street Kensington as well as the enticing green spaces of Kensington Gardens and Holland Park. 

Activities will run throughout the wellness week including taster sessions, special offers, free experiences and exclusive events highlighting why the destination is London’s go-to health, wellbeing and fitness spot. Choose from:

• Monday 12^th May: Free RESET and RIDE sessions at 1Rebel (0630 and 0845)1Rebel is offering a complimentary sauna and cold plunge RESET session at 0630 and also the chance to try its high energy full body workout – RIDE at 0845.Both experiences are 45 minutes.
• Tuesday 13^th May: Claim a free guest pass to Virgin Active (all day) To celebrate Wellness Week, Virgin Active is offering free access to the venue’s facilities including a 16m pool, extensive gym space, sauna, steam room and hydrotherapy pool. Thirty passes are available.
• Wednesday 14^th May: Free masterclass on the importance of recovery The Body Lab ((1800-1900) – Experts from this ‘science meets wellness’ hub provide an insightful talk on all things recovery and its importance in the health and wellness journey.  
• Thursday May 15^th: Yoga and music in the Leighton House Garden (12-12.50) – A serene yoga session surrounded by the beauty of Victorian art and architecture, with live music from talented Iranian musician providing soothing sitar sounds to enhance the experience. Tickets £15pp. 
• Friday May 16th: Free expert-led PT and calisthenics workouts at Holland Park’s new outdoor gym (1730-1830) – Make the most of the new alfresco gym facility with sessions guided by fitness instructors.
• Saturday May 17^th Walk and Sketch in Holland Park (1100) – Led by an artist in collaboration with Cass Art, this creative session will invite participants to connect with nature through artistic expression. 
• Sunday May 18th: Free Run and Revive with Decathlon (1030) – Enjoy an invigorating run to Hyde Park led by the team at Decathlon. Meet at the store (146-158 Kensington High St) at 10am for a 1030 departure. There will be four groups running at different paces with distances of 5-8km. Free gels will be available to try. 

To book the above go to: https://highstreetkensington.co.uk/wellness/

About Kensington High Street

High Street Kensington is home to some spectacular green spaces offering exercise, relaxation and mindfulness moments.  Plus, to enhance any visit, the parks and gardens can be explored through free-to-download audio guides.  These focus on Kensington Gardens with its peaceful meadows, serene pathways, and landmarks like the Albert Memorial and Diana Memorial Playground. Also, Holland Park, which blends nature with activity, featuring sports facilities including an outdoor gym and the tranquil Kyoto Garden.

There is also a surprising number of museums within the Kensington patch that offer reflective exhibits and for extra context, also feature within the audio tours. World-leading venues such as the Design Museum, devoted to contemporary design in every form. Also Leighton House, the former home of Victorian artist Lord Frederic Leighton and Sambourne House a proper Victorian time capsule, belonging to the family of eminent Punch magazine cartoonist Linley Sambourne. The serene world of wood craftmanship can be explored at Japan House London via a new exhibition called The Craft of Carpentry. 

The destination has a diverse range of wellness focused businesses from luxurious spas and rejuvenating treatment centres to cutting-edge gyms, yoga studios, nutrition stores and outdoor lifestyle shops as well as experiences that are great for great aids for recovery.  It is also known for its innovative treatments too such as EF Medispa’s EXOMIND a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment that works to enhance mental wellbeing from the inside out – the first of its kind in the UK!

While for some nutritious refuelling there are plenty of nourishing and healthy eating dining options – a proper one-stop wellness hub.

For more information about Kensington High Street’s Wellness offer, including information about fitness related competitions and offers visit: https://highstreetkensington.co.uk/wellness/

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