Notting Hill

The Best Places to See Wisteria in London

There is a brief stretch each spring when London goes gloriously over the top. Quiet streets turn theatrical. Front doors…

4 months ago

The Notting Hill Bookshop: A Real-Life Rom-Com Landmark

If you’ve ever dreamed of wandering into a bookshop and finding a real-life romance—à la Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts…

4 months ago

London’s Best Vintage Flea Markets

There’s something intoxicating about London’s flea markets — part nostalgia, part archaeology. They’re the city’s slow heartbeat beneath the glass…

10 months ago

Notting Hill’s Blacklash: Locals Paint Over the Pastels to Escape the Grammers

For decades, the pastel terraces of Notting Hill have been among London’s most-photographed façades—an architectural sugar rush of pinks, yellows,…

1 year ago

The Real Mr. Gruber’s Antique Shop: A Paddington Bear Treasure in Notting Hill

If you’ve ever watched Paddington (2014) or its equally delightful sequel, Paddington 2 (2017), you’ll remember Mr. Gruber’s Antique Shop—the charming, wood-panelled haven of…

1 year ago

Portobello Road Market: A Guide

Portobello Road Market is London's most famous street market. Tucked away in the pastel-hued streets of Notting Hill, this historic…

1 year ago

The Story Behind Notting Hill’s Name: Knights, Hills, and Quirky Legends

How did Notting Hill get it's name? When you hear “Notting Hill,” you probably think of colorful townhouses, charming markets,…

2 years ago

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