The ultimate guide to notting hill the travel hack. This means its odd that curtis film doesnt reflect that. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. The area looks the best it ever has though portobello road is where youll find grants bookshop. See the locations of the real travel bookshop that was an inspiration for the notting hill film and pose for a picture in front of the blue door. During the 1980s, notting hill transformed from a lively but downatheel and sometimes dangerous west indian enclave to a supertrendy fashionable neighborhood. During these unprecedented and unsettling times of selfisolation due to covid19, and as weve all been ordered to stop, slow down and keep each other safe, there really is no better time than to open the first page of that book youve had on your nightstand for a few months, to listen to that podcast episode youve had saved or to finally watch that boxset everyones been talking about. Notting hill is one of londons most charming neighborhoods with its pastel colored buildings, treelined streets and a fashionable style that blends vintage and posh. This area was immortalized on the silver screen in the romantic comedy notting hill starring true english gent hugh grant and julia roberts. The flat above the travel bookshop made famous in the film notting hill is up for sale. The travel bookshop from the movie notting hill the travel bookshop from the movie notting hill skip navigation sign in. Here we find someone who knows his books along with a quirky sales assistant that fits right in with the specialized inventory.
See all 1 the notting hill bookshop tours on tripadvisor. Its from the same makers as out love actually, but notting hill is a funny, lighthearted fantasy romance that has its tongue pressed enough into its cheek just about enough. This independent bookshop, renowned for its travel book section was the inspiration for the 1999 romantic comedy, made famous by julia roberts and hugh grant in the film, notting hill. The travel book shop featured in the movie notting hill was inspired by the bookshop that was established here in 1981. See 20 photos and 2 tips from 179 visitors to travel bookshop from the movie notting hill. The charming notting hill bookshop is just off the portobello road. Juliana menezes april 15, 2015 it is so cute, cozy and makes you feel you are in the movie. Notting hill gate station to bloomsbury 4 ways to travel. Londons only floating bookshop thankfully has been saved from closure with a new permanent home on the canal just behind kings cross station.
The notting hill bookshop london notting hill movie. This is the location of the notting hill travel bookshop. View all hotels near travel bookshop on tripadvisor. Made famous in richard curtiss film notting hill 1999, this independent shop is definitely worth a visit and is most notable for its famous travel department, perfect for international adventure seekers. Notting hill neighbourhood guide social london on the.
The notting hill rom com walking tour of london will finish at lancaster gate station. Nestled between the local art galleries, eateries and the many retro and avantgarde boutiques of notting hill, it offers a cornucopia of readers delights and exotic authors. Selling travel books, as its name implies, it also hosts several author events every month. The hit film notting hill tells the story of the unlikely romance between anna, a wellknown american actress, and will, who owns a travel bookstore in west london. Though its not quite the place to be it once was, its still the crown of west london with countless restaurants, pubs, shops and some beautiful houses to fantasise about. The new instagram campaign launched in support of the travel industry. Famous as the inspiration for hugh grants bookshop in the film notting hill though the actual shop used in the film is now a shoe shop at 142 portobello road.
Travel bookshop from the movie notting hill kensington. Book and kitchen is a new bookshop in ladbroke grove and notting hill which aims to combine the literary and culinary in a fresh and modern setting. A london notting hill tour is unmissable because whether you want to take an elegant stroll exploring the hidden corners and treelined avenues, taste homemade jerk chicken or treat yourself to a portuguese patisserie, notting hill caters for all tastes. The travel bookshop was founded in 1979 and has been run privately for more than 26 years. With the chance to own a slice of film history up for grabs, the resident takes a moment to celebrate the rich history of west london, from famous residents like george orwell to the making of the smiths and the clash. The store opened in 1979 and originally specialised in travel books only. Whether its your first visit or your hundredth, youll always find something new in and around notting hill. The clever owners of a 1920s dutch barge have transformed it into a palace of reading, with the bonus of a friendly dog, a woodburning stove, and readings and live acoustic music on the roof. Bookstore that inspired the movie notting hill braces. Book and kitchen bookshop which aims to combine the. From 19792011, the store was known as the travel bookshop. It has acheived a level of fame from the eponymously named hugh grant film he actually does live here. We recommend booking the notting hill bookshop tours ahead of time to secure your spot.
Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. London diary london city guide restaurants in notting hill spring break trips london food new city scene explore suitcase. Rowdy locals, property prices, and julia roberts in the. The best independent bookshops in notting hill and bayswater. See more ideas about london, notting hill london and london travel. In 2011 the shop opened up to a wider audience and broadened its stock to cover most areas of publishing while still maintaining a. N the notting hill bookstore london stepheny forgue.
The notting hill bookshop london 2020 all you need to. Located in the heart of beautiful notting hill, minutes from the vibrant portobello market is the world famous notting hill bookshop. Notting hill is one of londons most multicultural hot spots. Rome2rio makes travelling from notting hill gate station to bloomsbury easy. The manager of london notting hill bookshop has a ready supply of kleenex because so many of the patrons walk in and break into tears. It was originally set up by sarah anderson in 1980, a passionate traveller who travelled the world 10 years earlier a journey that inspired her to open her own dedicated travel bookshop. Our little trip in notting hill was fun and for those who want to see more of the movie locations, here is a little list of the movie spots, that you can discover in london and around notting hill. The easiest way to reach notting hill from london is by tube. Find some of your favourite booksand discover new favouritesin the notting hill bookshop on blenheim crescent. Other attractions in the borough include kensington palace former home of the late diana, princess of wales. Notting hill rom com walking tour of london brit movie tours.
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