In 2009, Chamberlayne Road in Kensal Rise was named the "hippest street in Europe" by Vogue magazine. Luxury goods maker Mulberry named its handbag Kensal and launched an advertising campaign with Cara Delevingne. The area is characterised by numerous independent stores, restaurants, pubs, and cafes. There are also various sports clubs, gyms and health studios such as Moberly Sports Centre and Gracelands Yard, as well as nearby Queens Park. The area also boasts Britain's first independent boutique cinema and social enterprise, The Lexi Cinema. It is staffed by local volunteers and its profits go to an eco-village in South Africa.
In 2009, Chamberlayne Road in Kensal Rise was named the "hippest street in Europe" by Vogue magazine. Luxury goods maker Mulberry named its handbag Kensal and launched an advertising campaign w.ith Cara Delevingne The area is characterised by numerous independent stores, restaurants, pubs, and cafes There are also various sports clubs, gyms and health studios such as Moberly Sports Centre and Gracelands Yard, as well as nearby Queens Park. The area. also boasts Britain's first independent boutique cinema and social enterprise, The Lexi Cinema. It is staffed by local volunteers and its profits go to an eco-village in South Africa.