LONDON
Notting Hill
A colorful west London neighborhood known for pastel houses, Portobello Road Market, and charming streets.
OVERVIEW
Explore Notting Hill
Notting Hill is a west London neighborhood known for its pastel-colored houses and streets that are easy to explore on foot.
Portobello Road runs through the center, with a well-known market and a mix of shops and cafés along the way.
The area is also closely associated with the film Notting Hill, and spots like the famous blue door and The Travel Bookshop continue to attract visitors.
EXPERIENCE
Notting Hill Highlights
The key things that define Notting Hill, from its streets to its market.
Colorful Streets
Streets like Lancaster Road and the area around Hillgate Place are known for their pastel-colored houses and are some of the most photographed in London.
Portobello Road Market
One of London’s best-known markets, with antiques, vintage goods, and street food, with the busiest and most complete market taking place on Saturdays.
Film Locations and The Electric Cinema
Notting Hill is closely associated with the film Notting Hill, with locations like the blue door on Westbourne Park Road and the Travel Bookshop on Portobello Road. The nearby Electric Cinema is one of London’s oldest and most distinctive cinemas.
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Plan Your Visit to Notting Hill
Simple tips to help you choose where to go and how to spend your time.
How Much Time to Spend
Notting Hill works well as a half-day, especially if you are focusing on Portobello Road and the surrounding streets.
Where to Focus
Focus on Lancaster Road and the streets around Hillgate Place for the colorful houses, Westbourne Park Road for the blue door, and Portobello Road for The Travel Bookshop and the market.
How to Explore
Notting Hill is easy to explore on foot, with most of the main streets and highlights within a short walking distance of each other.
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How This Fits Into Your Day
Notting Hill works well as a half-day, centered on Portobello Road and nearby streets. It is often combined with nearby areas like Kensington or Chelsea, or used as a starting point for the day.