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Held since 1966, the Notting Hill Carnival was 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 sound-systems and steel bands 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 booty at dozens of stages and 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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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 famous Portobello Road Market and Europe's biggest street party, Notting Hill Carnival, which takes place at the end of August. More about Notting Hill
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London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel from £68 42% off
20 Pembridge Gardens, W2 | 9 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
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 West-end ... More
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179-199 Holland Park Avenue, W11 | 11 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
Located in the leafy district of Holland Park and only five minutes' walk from the Westfield Shopping Centre and Notting Hill, the Hilton London Kensington is ... More
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150 Bayswater Road, W2 | 13 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
Location is this hotel's biggest selling point. Step outside, cross the road and you're in Kensington Gardens, one of London's prettiest outdoor spots, which soon merges ... More
London > Events > Kids Events Dates: Sunday 27th and Monday 28th August 2017
Notting Hill Carnival, London, W11 | Same location as Notting Hill Carnival
Held since 1966, the Notting Hill Carnival was originally a local affair for west London's homesick Caribbean community, this has evolved into Europe's biggest street party. ...More
London > Events > Concerts Dates: Saturday 1st July 2017 - 7.30pm
Notting Hill Carnival, Lansdowne Crescent, Notting Hill, W11 | 1 minute from Notting Hill Carnival
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Notting Hill Carnival, Lansdowne Crescent, Notting Hill, W11 | 1 minute from Notting Hill Carnival
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London > Entertainment > Cinemas
191 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W11 | 5 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
Lush leather armchairs, beds on the front row, comfy footstools, wine coolers and small tables storing snacks and drinks make this small, independent cinema one of ... More
London > Entertainment > Live Music
130 Talbot Road, Notting Hill, London W11 | 6 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
The record shop that launched the legendary Rough Trade label - home to The Smiths, The Fall and The Libertines among others - is still heaven ... More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
103 Notting Hill Gate, Kensington, London W11 | 8 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
Originally built in 1898 as a theatre, Notting Hill's Coronet is now the place to go for a good, old-fashioned cinema experience. The dcor harks back ... More
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London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Notting Hill, London W11 | Same location as Notting Hill Carnival
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 famous ... More
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
Lansdowne Crescent, Notting Hill, London W11 | 1 minute from Notting Hill Carnival
A longstanding and much loved institution for local parents in Shepherds Bush, the Music House for Children has given hundreds of west London children their ... More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W11 | 6 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
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 from ... More
London > Shopping > Specialists
St Johns Church, Lansdowne Crescent, Holland Park, London W11 | 1 minute from Notting Hill Carnival
A rose-nosed reindeer walks into a bar and the elf barman says: "Why the long face?" Rudolf duly replies: "I've got pines and needles". Yes, yes... ... More
London > Shopping > Clothing
Westbourne House, 122 Kensington Park Road, Notting Hill, London W11 | 3 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
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
London > Shopping > Delicatessens
133 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W11 | 4 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
Fans of the Hummingbird Bakery really fall in love with the place, waxing lyrical about the sweet cupcakes which are cooked to American tastes with thick ... More
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London > Restaurants > British restaurants
92 Kensington Park Road, W11 | 3 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
After almost a decade at the helm of Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, Royal Hospital Road in Chelsea, Clare Smyth opens her own restaurant and her ... More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
283 Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill, London W11 | 3 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
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London > Restaurants > Brasseries
96 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W11 | 3 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
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 were ... More
London > Education > English Language Courses
47 Shepherd's Bush Green, W12 | 18 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
This school teaches about 800 students from 40 different countries, offering general and exam focused English language courses for adults. Students prepare for the Cambridge exams and ... More
London > Education > Evening Classes
23 Kensington Square, Kensington, London W8 | 20 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
Evening and weekend classes in life drawing and painting, taught by tutors from the Slade School of Fine Art and the Royal Society of British Sculptors. ... More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
155 Talgarth Road, Hammersmith, London W14 | 29 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
LAMDA is among the most famous and prestigious acting schools in the world. It is very hard to be selected for a course here, but almost ... More
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Walmer Road, Holland Park, London W11 | 6 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
Created in 1892, Avondale Park was named after the then recently deceased Duke of Clarence and Avondale. Today the Notting Hill park includes an extensive playground, ... More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
2A Bridstow Place, Notting Hill, London W2 | 11 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
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 offers ... More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
119 Portland Road, Holland Park, London W11 | 5 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
179 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W11 | 5 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
One of Young's more stylish bars, the Duke of Wellington is a decent traditional pub on Portobello Road. On Saturdays when Portobello Market is on, the ... More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
96 Ladbroke Grove, Notting Hill, London W11 | 7 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
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London > Nightlife > Bars
171 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W11 | 3 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
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186 Portobello Road, W11 | 6 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
Taking lock-ins to the next level, Portobello Road Gin is launching the UK's first-ever gin hotel this December. A four-floor mecca for the discerning ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
45 All Saints Road, W11 | 9 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
Having successfully launched two venues, The Italian Job in Notting Hill is the third venture from the group, the brainchild of ... More
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London > Business > Venue Hire
191 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, Notting Hill, London W11 | 5 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
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Louise T Blouin Foundation Institute, 3 Olaf Street, W11 | 10 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
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Hornton Street, Kensington, London W8 | 16 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
Kensington Conference and Events Centre, Just a two minutes walk from High Street Kensington Underground Station, Kensington Chelsea and Events Centre is a highly adaptable, purpose-designed ... More
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DATES Sunday 27th and Monday 28th August 2017
VENUE Notting Hill
Held since 1966, the Notting Hill Carnival was 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 sound-systems and steel bands are joined by ove... More about this event
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