Last updated November 29th, 2020
Chimes is a music shop that sells sheet music, manuscripts and musical instruments. They hire out instruments and offer a repairing and retuning service. They will also order any piece of music or instrument that is not in stock. This branch is located in South Kensington and also provides a mail order service.
Note: Owing to temporary closures the times below may not accurately reflect current opening hours.
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