(Collaborative post) Notting Hill located in West London shot to fame after the 90s movie of the same name with Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant. It’s a popular place to explore with its well-hidden secrets. There is plenty to discover as you stroll along this diverse neighbourhood from million pound Victorian properties to trendy shops, restaurants, bars, and let’s not forget the Notting Hill book store. Here we look at Exploring the Beautiful London Neighbourhood of Notting Hill.
Exploring the Beautiful London Neighbourhood of Notting Hill
Walk down Portobello Street
This scenic street is the backbone of Notting Hill. Portobello Street is lined with colourful houses, stunning murals at the Codrington Mews and luxury boutiques at Westbourne Grove. In Portobello, you will find the largest antique market in the world. Every Saturday you’ll see more than 1000 merchants selling their wares. Shortly after the 1940s, the market experienced a turning point. However, it started to become more popular in the 80s, and has drawn in crowds ever since. It remains a wonderful place where one can buy unique items, while there are also regular shops and restaurants.
Try Street Art at Grafik Gallery
Graffik Gallery is easily recognizable by the specially designed three-storey mural that adorns its facade created by The Dotmaster. In this gallery, you will admire works by the most significant urban artists in the world, such as Bansky, Stik and The Dotmaster. The space also hosts exhibitions and unique workshops that allow groups to try their hand at graffiti and stencil procedures.
Lose Yourself in Literature
The Luytens and Rubinstein bookstore was founded by writers in 2009. It is a wonderful bookstore where you can find thousands of science fiction titles and more, such as children’s fairy tales, art and poetry. The bookstore aims to offer attentive and specialized service. Bookworms can participate in various programs, such as A Year in Books and A Year With One Author, and there are many more items besides books, such as pottery and bags.
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Enjoy the Finest Flavours at The Shed
The Gladwin brothers from Sussex have incorporated the farm-to-table principle into their trendy shabby chic restaurant, the first of three stores in West London. Dishes are prepared using seasonal produce with zero-waste at the forefront of each. Ingredients include foraged, wild, locally grown ingredients as well as sustainable livestock from their Sussex farm. You’ll discover something new to try each day.
Visit Rough Trade if you are Looking for Quality Sounds
The original record store in Notting Hill, Rough Trade, opened in 1976 in the midst of the punk revolution. Today it remains in the same place right next to Portobello Street. While it has opened stores in other British cities and one in New York. The store continues to pioneer independent albums and up-and-coming artists. It also hosts a rare and limited edition collection of vinyl.
Summary
When exploring the beautiful London neighbourhood of Notting Hill you’ll find plenty of places to visit. The easiest and most comfortable way to get is of course by car. Either use your own or rent one from a reliable company. You want to Enjoy Travel on all your holidays, without additional costs and have greater security than when using public transport.
Have you considered Exploring the Beautiful London Neighbourhood of Notting Hill yet? Is this somewhere you might like to go?
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That would be such a great place to visit.
The pictures of food is making me hungry. This is a place that I would like to visit.
Wow! I really enjoyed reading this. It’s fun and exciting to visit London neighbourhood of Notting Hill and explore many of the beautiful spots.
I thought Notting Hill was a made up town from the movies. I had no idea it was a real place!
My mother-in-law lived in Notting Hill during the first five years of my marriage and I loved visiting the area. Thanks for reminding me how lovely it is.
Oh wow, that’s great I bet you know the area well then.
The first thing that came to my mind is the movie. Hehe. Thanks for the guide.
ha, I know what you mean.
I love graffiti, I’ll definitely check out Grafik gallery if I visit here.
It can be pretty amazing to see all the artwork.
I would love to be there and explore the place. I fell in love with it because of the movie with Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant. It does look like a really lovely place.
I think many were not aware of the area until the movie x
I LOVE wandering around noting hill. The lovely little shops and cafes. And now I have new ideas of where to see- thank you! 😀
That’s great to hear it is such a lovely place to visit and there are plenty of things to see.
Looks like a wonderful place to visit. The food surely looks delicious and would love to see where they filmed the movie !!
I walked there couple of times, it’s a very nice and relaxing place
I would love to visit Notting Hill someday! Looks like an amazing place!
I heard a lot about Notting hill but have never actually been! I would love to explore London more, such a beautiful city!
One day I would love to visit and roam around Notting Hill. Sounds like a great destination.
I would like to explore London one day! It’s such a special destination!
I have yet to visit Notting Hill but would love to as I have heard it is such a wonderful place. Bookmarking your post for when I do head tehre
This seems a very interesting area to visit. The sound trade, you mean like songs and music?
I think it would be awesome to use a car in London. I used public transport when I was there, I’d have preferred a car.
I never saw Notting Hill. I just saw Julia Roberts in ‘Mother’s Day.’ It was cute.
Love the food and it looks delicious! There are so many wonderful places to explore in Notting Hill and looking forward to seeing more! – Knycx Journeying
Nottinghill is one of the more inspiring neighborhoods in London. However, it became very touristy over the past years.
I’ve seen the movie and absolutely love it. Takes for showing us around notting hill in your blog. Would love to see it in person soon!
It is a lovely place to go visit.
I love everything about London and I think that it’s very romantic. I’d love to visit it when there is an opportunity to do so.
It is such a lovely place with so much variety x
Love getting real life insights from a movie location!
It’s a great area to visit.
I only know about Notting Hill because of the 90s movie. But, I learned so much about this place due to this post! Thanks for introducing me to Notting Hill.
There are some hidden gems in London aside from the normal tourist attactions. Some areas are worth visiting and spending a few days exploring.
I have always wanted to visit Notting Hill since the movie came out years ago. But now you have really put it on the map for me because I need to see the largest antique market in the world.
Ha, yes the market is very popular. I hope you get to go x
Ughhh I love London so much!!! So beautiful. I can’t wait to go back!
It is a great place to visit.
Notting hill, I remember when it became the IT place thanks to the film! It is a lovely area to vist.
It really is a great place to visit. There are loads of lovely places in London which is great.