What is Notting Hill known for?
Notting Hill is a fashionable area in west London known for its colorful houses, Portobello Road Market, Notting Hill Carnival and the 1999 romantic comedy film Notting Hill starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts.
In the 1950s and 1960s, Notting Hill was a working-class area with many Caribbean immigrants. Over time, it became one of London's most expensive neighborhoods.
The streets are lined with pastel-colored houses and elegant townhouses, making it a popular place for photos.
Portobello Road
Portobello Road Market is one of the world's most famous street markets, especially known for antiques on Saturdays. It also sells food, fashion and vintage goods.
The Notting Hill Carnival, held each August, celebrates Caribbean culture with parades, music and food.
The film Notting Hill made the area famous worldwide. Locations from the film, including the travel bookshop and the blue door, attract fans. The area is also home to independent cinemas, restaurants and boutiques.
The area is easily reached by Tube from Notting Hill Gate and Ladbroke Grove stations, and many visitors combine a walk through its streets with a visit to Holland Park or Kensington Gardens.