Notting Hill

Notting Hill in London falls under the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Located in West London, it is considered to be one of the most fashionable areas of London. Notting Hill continued to be rustic until developments started from the 19th century. From the 20th century, there were significant developments in the district. Presently, Notting Hill has turned out to be one of the most stylish districts in London.

Notting Hill of London is one of the busiest areas as there are many restaurants, cafes, boutique shops, bars and pubs in the region. The geographical coordinates of Notting Hill are 51º 31'N latitude and 13' 90’’W longitude. The place is popular as it is the venue for the Notting Hill Carnival. It is an annual occasion that is held in the month of August for two days. The carnival has been taking place from 1965 on the Notting Hill streets and is supposed to be one of the largest European street festivals.

The tourists to Notting Hill can reach the area by bus and tubes. Heathrow Airport is the nearest airport to this district in London. From Heathrow Airport visitors can avail buses or tubes to reach the place. The nearest tube stations to Notting Hill in London are Holland Park, Notting Hill Gate, and Ladbroke Grove.

The district has rich cultural heritage. In the year 1898, Coronet Cinema was opened, which was initially a theatre. It was a cultural hub of London. Many famous personalities like Sandra Bernhardt had performed at the theatre. Notting Hill is a paradise for the shoppers. Portobello Market is one of the best markets in London. Wide range of items like clothes, goods, food and antiques are available in this market. There are many popular restaurants, bars and cafes in Notting Hill that the tourists would love to visit. Some of them are as follows:

• Beach Blanket Babylon ( bar)

• Cafe Lisboa
• Carluccios
• Ottolengis
• Four Seasons
• Khans
• Electric Brasserie

The district of Notting Hill is divided into many regions. Some of them are as follows:

• Ladbroke Grove
• North Kensington
• Westbourne Grove
• Notting Hill Gate
• Portobello Road

Arranging for accommodation in Notting Hill is not a problem. There are many hotels in the district that cater to various types of tourists. There are luxurious as well as low cost hotels in the place. Some of the popular hotels of the place are as follows:

• Comfort Hotel Notting Hill
• Abbey Court Hotel
• Garden Court Hotel
• Craven Gardens Hotel
• The Portobello Hotel

Notting Hill, London abounds in various types of tourist attractions that range from historical sites to religious sites. Some of the most frequented places of interest in Notting Hill are as follows:

• All Saints Church
• Emmanuel Parish Church
• Colville Square Gardens
• Jawaharlal Nehru’s House
• George Orwell’s House
• Pembridge Road