Notting Hill Carnival
THIS EVENT ENDED ON THE 27TH AUGUST 2018
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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.Photo by (c) David Godfrey - www.davidgodfreyimages.com - All rights reserved
About Notting Hill
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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150 Bayswater Road, W2 | 13 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
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191 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W11 | 5 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
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London > Entertainment > Live Music
130 Talbot Road, Notting Hill, London W11 | 6 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
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London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
Lansdowne Crescent, Notting Hill, London W11 | 1 minute from Notting Hill Carnival
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Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W11 | 6 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
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St Johns Church, Lansdowne Crescent, Holland Park, London W11 | 1 minute from Notting Hill Carnival
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Westbourne House, 122 Kensington Park Road, Notting Hill, London W11 | 3 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
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133 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W11 | 4 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
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92 Kensington Park Road, W11 | 3 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
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283 Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill, London W11 | 3 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
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96 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W11 | 3 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
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London > Education > English Language Courses
47 Shepherd's Bush Green, W12 | 18 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
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London > Education > Evening Classes
23 Kensington Square, Kensington, London W8 | 20 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
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London > Education > Arts and Drama
155 Talgarth Road, Hammersmith, London W14 | 29 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Walmer Road, Holland Park, London W11 | 6 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
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London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
2A Bridstow Place, Notting Hill, London W2 | 11 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
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119 Portland Road, Holland Park, London W11 | 5 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
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179 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W11 | 5 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
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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
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45 All Saints Road, W11 | 9 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
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191 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, Notting Hill, London W11 | 5 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
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Hornton Street, Kensington, London W8 | 16 minutes from Notting Hill Carnival
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