Notting Hill
The Notting Hill area of West London is a current and fashionable place that is dotted with beautiful Victorian townhouses and trees that are adorned with large, green trees. It was boosted into the international spotlight with the release of Julia Robert’s and Hugh Grant’s movie that was named after the area. There is an aura that you feel here that gives off a very chic vibe, making it a very unique location to consider visiting the next time you’re going to be in the London area.
If you love to shop then you’re going to fall in love with Notting Hill. There are a variety of niche stores that cater to a wide variety of interests, including antiques, original and fashionable clothing, and music stores. The Portobello Road Market is a vast market that attracts locals and tourists alike. It’s open six days a week and has a variety of specialized markets. The Antiques Market has hundreds of stalls where you can find that perfect gift and is lined with a multitude of cafes for your convenience and enjoyment. It may not seem like a large area, but allow yourself plenty of time if you’re heading to the market, as you’ll encounter some crazy crowds… especially on Saturdays. There’s also a fruit and vegetable market, as well as a secondhand flea market to hit while you’re there.
If you’re going to be in town in August, you’ll be able to experience the Notting Hill Carnival that brings over one million people to the area every year. Vibrant costumes, electrifying music that blasts through multiple sound systems, extravagant parade floats, and an array of shopping opportunities are all part of what you can enjoy during this festival.
Being a popular and trendy area, the cost-of-living in Notting Hill can run pretty high. However, residents here wouldn’t dream of living anywhere else. However, as a visitor, you have a wide open selection to choose from when it comes to accommodations. You can find luxurious hotel rooms or ones to fit within a budget, as well as several bed and breakfasts. The Kiln House and Juliette’s are a couple of the bed and breakfasts that cater to tourists visiting the area.
The best way to get to Notting Hill is by the underground transportation system. You should come to the Notting Hill Gate, which is on all three major lines: The Central, The Circle, and The District Lines. Of course, there are other stations nearby you could use, too. You can also get here by the Heathrow Express train. While you’re here, there are many bus routes that can take you pretty much anywhere you want to go.
