About South Kensington South Kensington is another of London’s posh districts sandwiched between its wealthy neighbours of Knightsbridge and Chelsea. It’s defined as being south of Cromwell Road but is recognized as one of the world’s most important cultural centre’s given its proximity to the great museums and academic institutions nearby such as the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum, The V&A Museum, Imperial College and the Royal College of Music. It is often referred to as the French Quarter given the significant French presence as evidenced by the location of the consulate, the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle and the French Institute.