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| Held since 1966, the Notting Hill Carnival is under threat for 2009 due to concerns over public safety but we'd be surprised if it doesn't go ahead. Originally a local affair for west London's homesick Caribbean community, this has evolved into Europe's biggest street party. Carnival sets London on fire in a blaze of Caribbean spirit as extravagantly costumed dancers, calypso and soca musicians, giant soundsystems and steelbands are joined by over a million revellers of all ages. Sunday is officially Children's Day, but there are loads of kids on both days enjoying the bright colours of the floats and the dancers' feathered costumes. Adults can shake their battys at dozens of stages: our favourites are Channel 1's booming dub, and the jazz-reggae at Gaz's Rockin' Blues, but there are tunes for all tastes, from house to hip-hop. It's a huge area, and can get very crowded, so be prepared for an exhausting day out, but for anyone who loves a party, Carnival remains the absolute highlight of the London summer. |
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| London Event |
| CBBC Interactive Tour |
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BBC Television Centre,
Wood Lane,
W12
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20 minutes distance from Notting Hill Carnival 2009
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| London Event |
| Simon Amstell: Do Nothing |
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Shepherd's Bush Empire,
Shepherd's Bush Green,
W12
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23 minutes distance from Notting Hill Carnival 2009
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| Big-haired cynic Simon Amstell recently announced he was giving up Never Mind The Buzzcocks to concentrate on his live work. And so here he is, ...More...
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Hotels Near Notting Hill Carnival 2009 |
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| London Hotels |
| The Abbey Court |
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Pembridge Gardens,
Kensington,
W2
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10 minutes distance from Notting Hill Carnival 2009
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| Wrap yourself in Victorian elegance at this exclusive hotel. Located in peaceful residential street close to Notting Hill gate, the shops and nightlife of the ...More...
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| Hilton Kensington |
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179-199
Holland Park Avenue,
London,
W114UL
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13 minutes distance from Notting Hill Carnival 2009
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| Located in London’s fashionable Kensington, near the tranquil delights of Holland Park, stay in one of over 600 beautifully decorated guestrooms. Providing all the facilities ...More...
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Sights and Attractions Near Notting Hill Carnival 2009 |
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Notting Hill |
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Notting Hill,
London,
W11
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0 minutes distance from Notting Hill Carnival 2009
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| In the South-West of the borough of Kensington and Chelsea lies Notting Hill, one of the most attractive parts of London and home to the ...More...
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Portobello Road Market |
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Portobello Road,
Notting Hill,
London,
W11
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7 minutes distance from Notting Hill Carnival 2009
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| The famous Portobello Road antiques and flea market in Notting Hill takes place every Saturday although there are also stalls from Monday to Friday. Running ...More...
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Shopping Near Notting Hill Carnival 2009 |
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| London Shopping |
| Paul Smith |
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Westbourne House,
122
Kensington Park Road,
Notting Hill,
London,
W11
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4 minutes distance from Notting Hill Carnival 2009
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| Paul Smith is the indisputable don of British fashion. Launched in a tiny shop in Nottingham in 1970 he is now a global brand. ...More...
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| London Shopping |
| Neal's Yard Remedies |
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Elgin Crescent,
Notting Hill,
London,
W11
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5 minutes distance from Notting Hill Carnival 2009
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| Neal’s Yard Remedies are still going strong after more than two decades and they continue to stand by their commitment to creating only natural remedies ...More...
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Dining Near Notting Hill Carnival 2009 |
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| London Dining |
| Portobello Gold |
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Portobello Road,
Notting Hill,
London,
W11
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4 minutes distance from Notting Hill Carnival 2009
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| Portobello Gold is a Notting Hill institution, a chic boutique hotel with a restaurant and a busy internet coffee house on the ground floor. Locals ...More...
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| London Dining |
| Julie's |
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Portland Road,
Notting Hill,
London,
W11
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5 minutes distance from Notting Hill Carnival 2009
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| This is one of the loveliest spots in West London, perfect for an intimate celebration at any time of the day. The place is run ...More...
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Leisure Near Notting Hill Carnival 2009 |
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| London Leisure |
| Shymala Ayurveda |
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152
Holland Park Avenue,
Notting Hill,
London,
W11
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11 minutes distance from Notting Hill Carnival 2009
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| A plush and wonderfully relaxing health and beauty centre using the ancient Indian healing system Ayurveda. It offers a wide range of treatments including detoxification, ...More...
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| London Leisure |
| Float |
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2A
Bridstow Place,
Bayswater,
London,
W2
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14 minutes distance from Notting Hill Carnival 2009
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| As Londoners struggle to relax in this bustling behemoth of a city, people seem to keep on finding new, bizarre ways to chill out. Float ...More...
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Pubs Near Notting Hill Carnival 2009 |
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| London Pubs |
| The Elgin |
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Ladbrooke Grove,
Notting Hill,
London,
W11
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8 minutes distance from Notting Hill Carnival 2009
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| A pub with G & T tastings and 22 gins on offer! The Elgin has a special Gin Palace, a small bar separated from ...More...
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| London Pubs |
| Windsor Castle |
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114
Campden Hill Road,
Kensington,
London,
W8
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11 minutes distance from Notting Hill Carnival 2009
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| Elevated on an incline in the appropriately named Notting Hill, the rustic old Windsor Castle pub was so-called because in its early days the pub’s ...More...
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Nightlife Near Notting Hill Carnival 2009 |
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| London Nightlife |
| Notting Hill Arts Club |
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221
Notting Hill Gate,
Notting Hill,
London,
W11
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12 minutes distance from Notting Hill Carnival 2009
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| Pricey but always fun, this subterranean dive in the heart of trendy West London enjoys a steady crowd and on big nights it gets absolutely ...More...
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| London Nightlife |
| 12 Acklam Road |
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Acklam Road,
Notting Hill,
London,
W10
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13 minutes distance from Notting Hill Carnival 2009
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| 12 Acklam Road is a shiny club devoted to musical excellence, mind altering cocktails and social shenanigans. Built from the shell of the old Subterania, ...More...
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| London Business |
| St John's Church Notting Hill |
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Lansdowne Crescent,
Notting Hill,
Notting Hill,
London,
W11
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| London Business |
| St Peter's Church Notting Hill |
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Kensington Park Road,
Notting Hill,
Notting Hill,
London,
W11
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