Knightsbridge station | London Knightsbridge guide

Ever since it opened, Knightsbridge tube station has been busy, thanks in part to its proximity to the famous Harrods department store. In 1934, it was expanded to add an additional entrance, which replaced the nearby, underused Brompton Road station. Knightsbridge station is convenient for many Knightsbridge hotels, bars and shops. Neighbouring districts include South Kensington, Chelsea and Belgravia. Knightsbridge tube station is in Zone 1 and serves the Piccadilly Line. Its adjacent stations are South Kensington and Hyde Park Corner.

Attractions Near Knightsbridge

Possibly the most famous shop in the world, Harrods is synonymous with luxury. You can find anything and everything in Harrods and no visit is complete without purchasing a little something to take home in that iconic green bag. Kids and adults will love the Science Museum which has interactive exhibits which illustrate humankind's technological achievements. The neighbouring Natural History Museum is famous for its dinosaur displays. The Victoria & Albert museum houses over four million objects from the past two centuries, including fine art, fashion, furniture and photographs. Entry to the Science Museum, the Natural History Museum and the Victoria & Albert Museum is free.

Restaurants And Bars Near Knightsbridge

The Bunch of Grapes is a traditional pub which has retained many original Victorian features and serves good food. The Piccolo Bar has a more contemporary feel and serves a good selection of light meals. Follow some serious retail therapy with celebrity spotting at Harvey Nichols Fifth Floor Restaurant, where the Market Menu offers surprisingly good value for such swish surroundings. Foliage is a Michelin starred restaurant within in the sumptuous Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Hotel, one of the grandest hotels in Knightsbridge. Dining here is an expensive, but never to be forgotten experience. Zia Teresa provides authentic, good value Italian cuisine, with some good lighter options for the health conscious.