Gloucester Road is at the heart of the fashionable and exclusive district of Kensington in London. The area is shaped by Georgian and Edwardian townhouses, private gardens and a fantastic array of shops, restaurants and bars. A great many embassies are located within a short walking distance of the station. Other nearby attractions include the Royal Albert Hall, the major London museums and Kensington Gardens. The station is in the middle of Gloucester Road on the District Line.