Notting Hill Map Poster
51.5093° N, 0.1963° W
Notting Hill is London's most romantic neighborhood, a succession of Victorian crescents and streets lined with pastel-colored houses. Portobello Road, famous for its antiques market, is the main artery of a neighborhood that inspires cinema and dreamers worldwide.
Key Streets & Landmarks
Portobello Road
Westbourne Grove
Notting Hill Gate
Ladbroke Grove
Did you know?
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Portobello Road Market, established in 1837, is the world's largest antiques market with over 1,000 stalls every Saturday along 3 kilometers.
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The Notting Hill Carnival, born in 1966, attracts over 2 million visitors every last weekend of August, making it the largest street carnival in Europe.
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The neighborhood has over 150 private communal gardens, typical of Victorian urbanism, accessible only to residents of the surrounding crescents.
Neighborhood Vibe
Notting Hill's plan is a masterpiece of Victorian urbanism: crescents draw elegant curves around private communal gardens, creating a network of crescent streets unique to London. Portobello Road traces a long straight line through this curved fabric, like a spine connecting eras. A Notting Hill poster is a portrait of London elegance.
Discover on foot
Start at Notting Hill Gate tube station and walk down Pembridge Road to Portobello Road. On Saturdays, the market stretches 3 kilometers with antiques, vintage fashion and street food. Head to Westbourne Grove for designer boutiques, then turn into the Victorian crescents with pastel facades. Admire the colorful houses of Lancaster Road and Elgin Crescent. Continue to Ladbroke Grove for an immersion in the neighborhood's Caribbean culture. End at Holland Park and its Japanese Kyoto Garden, an oasis of serenity.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best day to visit Notting Hill?
Saturday is essential for the full Portobello Road Market (antiques + fashion + food). On weekdays, the neighborhood is quieter and lets you better appreciate the Victorian architecture. The Notting Hill Carnival (late August) is a unique but very crowded event.
Do the colorful houses of Notting Hill really exist?
Yes, the pastel-fronted houses are real and are mainly found on Lancaster Road, Elgin Crescent and Westbourne Park Road. They date from the Victorian era and have been painted in bright colors since the 1960s. The film 'Notting Hill' (1999) made them world-famous.
Why give a Notting Hill map poster as a gift?
Notting Hill features a unique Victorian crescent street plan with elegant curves around private gardens. A poster of this neighborhood is a romantic and refined gift, perfect for a couple or a London lover. The colorful streets and hidden gardens create a charming cartographic rendering.
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