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Aug 25, 2024 · For the least-crowded journey, Transport for London recommends getting off at Paddington station, which is bigger than Notting Hill Gate or Westbourne Park and is only a 20-minute walk away from ...
- Notting Hill Carnival map: Road closures and travel ... - Metro
Transport for London (TfL) advises: ‘For the easiest and...
- Notting Hill Carnival map: Road closures and travel ... - Metro
Aug 28, 2023 · A brief history of Europe's largest street party. 13:19 BST 28 August 2023. Getty Images. The first ever carnival at St Pancras town hall in January 1959. As we've been reporting, London’s ...
Aug 25, 2024 · Transport for London (TfL) advises: ‘For the easiest and least-crowded journey to Notting Hill Carnival, customers are advised to take London Underground or Elizabeth line services to Paddington ...
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- Notting Hill Tours
- The Museum of Brands
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- Portobello Film Festival
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The best way to see any place is with a guide who knows the area, and there are many great tours available to help you see and know more about Notting Hill that you can get walking around on your own. Whether you want to walk with Jordan on See Notting Hill or ride with Joe in his black cab for Notting Hill Taxi Tours, they are both going to provid...
We are inundated with advertising today, and the Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising on Lancaster Road is dedicated to the history of selling us things. The museum’s collection goes back to the Victorian period and includes not only packages and posters, but also items such as OXO cubes from World War I and Rimmel Cosmetics from the 1890s. ...
One of the best cinemas in the whole of London, Electric Cinema is also one of the oldest in the United Kingdom. Only shuttered for brief periods during its history, it has been in near-continuous use since opening in 1910. The theatre continues to show the latest releases and offers an array of snacks as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverag...
Those who’ve seen the movie Notting Hill will certainly want to visit this iconic location that marked the entrance to Hugh Grant’s flat. 280 Westbourne Park Road is the physical location of the door, which naturally became very popular after the film was released. The home behind the door was actually owned by Richard Curtis, who smartly decided t...
Late August and Early September sees the return of the Portobello Film Festival, an event highlighting the variety of films from London’s best independent filmmakers. It has been around since 1996 and today features a number of screenings at venues all over Notting Hill. Filmmakers are often present at the screenings to speak with the audience abou...
Held throughout the month of May, Mayfest has been going on for fifteen years and is full of food, film, music, and more. The festival is entirely volunteer-based and features a wide variety of things to do depending on the time of year that you visit. The May Fair has been running even longer than the festival and features a number of carnival gam...
The Travel Bookshop that the film Notting Hill was based on closed several years ago and the Notting Hill Bookshop has replaced it. The shop is worth checking out thanks to its extensive library of current and new books as well as its charming atmosphere. Those wanting souvenirs of their trip to Notting Hill can also find any number of items there ...
This restaurant and bar on Ledbury Road is known as much for its food and drink as it is its eclectic interior. Each part of BBB from the bar to the dining rooms to the private spaces has a different theme such as the crypt, the rococo mansion dining rooms, and the more kitsch-style bar. The service has received some less-than-stellar reviews in th...
Easily one of the top reasons to visit Notting Hill whether you’re a tourist or a London resident, the Portobello Road Market ranks amongst the city’s best open air shopping venues. The market is mostly known for its extensive collection of antiques with over 1,000 vendors lining the street, but there are also a number of other stalls selling produ...
Most carnivals around the world are usually held as a precursor to the Christian season of Lent, but Notting Hill’s comes along in late August. The Carnival is Europe’s biggest street festival and dedicated to celebrating the Caribbean culture of London. It has been around since 1964 and is full of music, dancing, and food for two days, with the ma...
- SEE THE COLOURFUL HOUSES. Following the gentrification of Notting Hill in the late 20 century, the homes that were previously multi-occupancy slums have steadily been transformed into colourful residences.
- PORTOBELLO MARKET. Portobello Road is the heart of Notting Hill and Portobello Market runs along its length. It’s one of the most popular things to do in Notting Hill and the buzz of the crowd creates a vibrant energy.
- GRAFFIK GALLERY. The Graffik Gallery on Portobello Road is an interesting space dedicated to street and urban art. They offer private graffiti masterclasses where you can learn the basic skills of spray paint with knowledgeable and friendly teachers.
- ELECTRIC CINEMA. The Electric Cinema is a stylish way to see a recent blockbuster or old-school classic movie by the people behind Soho House. It commenced operating in 1910 as one of the first motion picture house in Britain to be supplied with electricity.
May 3, 2024 · 15. Graffik Gallery. Urban and street art is the star of the show at the Graffik Gallery, in the heart of Notting Hill on Portobello Road and selling works of art by the likes of Banksy and Endless. Even the exterior of the building acts as a huge canvas, currently depicting a girl reaching for a copy of the Mona Lisa.
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Aug 24, 2024 · It’s on the Central, Circle, and District lines. You can also reach the area by travelling to Ladbroke Grove, to the north of Notting Hill, or Westbourne Park station, to the northeast. Both of these are on the Circle and Hammersmith & City lines. This Notting Hill walking itinerary begins at Ladbroke Grove.
