Ever since the premiere weve enjoyed visits from thousands of fans of the film coming from all over the world. The fictional bookstore in the film was also based on the real travel bookshop nearby blenheim crescent, which you can get to by turning. Notting hill london 2020 what to know before you go. Before the movie, notting hill real estate was fairly affordable. James malin, one of the owners of the notting hill bookshop, spoke with. Not only is the notting hill book and comic exchange a gloriously eccentric store with rows and rows of secondhand comics, books, and rarities, its the place that reminds you most of the. As you can imagine, after the movies success, housing prices shot up. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. One of the shops owners revealed that in fact its become a popular proposal spot with. In 1999 the bookshop became famous after its interior had been copied in the notting hill film featuring hugh grant and julia roberts. I had to come and see this shop as notting hill is my all time favourite film. The iconic london bookshop which inspired the notting hill movie.
At holland park station, turn right onto lansdowne road then walk until you come to 91 lansdowne road on your right. Notting hill movie quiz online movie quiz vincent house. Believe it or not, this pretty neighbourhood is not only about the famous the travel book co shop where hugh and juila fell in love, and the iconic blue door which was removed and was sold at auction at christies. Among the things to do in notting hill is europes biggest yearly street festival notting hill carnival. Viola smith plays the viola in an orchestra yes really. In the film the store was called the travel book shop, but nowadays the store is reopened as the notting hill bookshop. Film locations for romantic comedy notting hill 1999, with hugh grant and. A walking tour of notting hill movie locations in london. A group who campaigned to save a bookshop featured in the 1999 film notting hill has reacted angrily to its buyout by a discount store. Book and comic exchange have put up an angry sign at its notting hill store owners are irritated by tourists thinking it is same shop in the notting hill movie a sign reads. Stock bought in on a daily basis, no two trips to the comic exchange will be the same. In this new blog series well show you the bookshops we found in some of our favourite movies. Visit your local bookshop in london notting hill today for a great selection of books and gifts.
In 2011 the shop opened up to a wider audience and broadened its stock to cover most areas of publishing while still maintaining a. Westbourne park road at portobello road, notting hill, london w11 coffee shop, which stood at 303 westbourne park road, was the little yes, you guessed it coffee shop, where william gets the coffee and orange juice he spills at the beginning of the film. Notting hills popularity may have gone global thanks to the classic film, but there are plenty of other claims to fame that you may not know about. Notting hill comic exchange music and goods exchange ltd. Our suggested notting hill tour starts with portobello market and takes you to other mustsee places in this trendy neighbourhood, including some iconic notting hill film locations.
Film locations for notting hill 1999 around london movie. I loved it and it looked so much like the book shop in the movie. Located in the heart of beautiful notting hill, minutes from the vibrant portobello market is the world famous notting hill bookshop. Notting hill by richard curtis goodreads share book. Film locations for notting hill 1999 around london. Even film stars can work turn up in your local bookshop, even when hugh grant is serving. If youre visiting the notting hill carnival, you may want to book your hotel well in advance as rooms get booked up quickly especially if you want to. Youll find loads of vintage goods and antique stalls as well as food stands, cafes and restaurants. Things to do in notting hill top europe travel planning. The notting hill bookshop london 2020 all you need to. See all 1 the notting hill bookshop tours on tripadvisor. The next stop on the tour is the home of williams little sister bella, played by gina mckee. Snap a photo of the iconic door from the hugh grants and julia roberts film notting hill at 280 westbourne park road. Top 11 airbnb vacation rentals in notting hill, london, uk.
Notting hill is an affluent district of west london, england, in the royal borough of kensington and chelsea. We have put together this complete notting hill guide, which includes a walking tour to help you discover all the best things in the area. Made famous in richard curtis s 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. A walking tour of notting hill movie locations in london tripsavvy. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts. Discover the best places to shop in notting hill, including portobello road market, with time outs guide to shopping in notting hill. The notting hill bookshop london notting hill movie. Notting hill comic exchange located at the heart of notting hill, the comic exchange has long been a destination point for collectors of comics, science fiction and horror fiction. The best independent bookshops in notting hill and bayswater. A romcom with the right ingredients, notting hill proves theres nothing like a love story well told especially when hugh grant and julia roberts are your leads.
The area is vibrant colourful and trendy with a number of shops and cafes as well as high end notting hill restaurants. The mustvisit bookshops and bookstores in notting hill. Guide to shopping on portobello road in londons notting hill. Notting hill area guide best things to do in notting hill. Welcome to the vincent house notting hill movie quiz. Since the success of notting hill, the film starring julia roberts and hugh grant, the area has become known worldwide and, many years after its release, the films popularity continues to attract visitors to. It was the basis for a successful hollywood film but after more than three decades in business, one of britains most recognisable book stores is. Brimming with rows of candycoloured homes, quirky shops and delectable eateries, notting hill is the kind of place that immediately puts a smile on your face. The store opened in 1979 and originally specialised in travel books only. Notting hill is a great part of london to visit regardless of being a notting hill film fan. We leave the happy lovers on a sunny day a year later, in a garden in notting hill. One of londons most sought after areas, notting hill makes for a truly fantastic place to stay during a trip to the city. This street party attracts around 2 million visitors each year, celebrating london.
Notting hill is a 1999 romantic comedy film directed by roger michell. In the film, the bookshop goes by the name the travel book company and was based on another real store called the travel bookshop. From around 1870, notting hill had an association with artists. Dont miss these attractions when youre in notting hill. From the bestselling author of covent garden in the snow, this is the most romantic and charming book youll read this christmas a notting hill nativity what could go wrong. The story is of a romance between a london book seller played by grant. Notting hill book exchange music and goods exchange ltd. The film stars julia roberts, hugh grant, rhys ifans, emma chambers, tim mcinnerny, gina mckee, and hugh bonneville. The movie wasnt actually filmed in there as apparently the owners. The notting hill bookshop londen 2020 alles wat u moet weten. In the film, the bookshop goes by the name the travel book. Because they know thats why youre buying a keychain there. This hotel is set in one of the most stylish and upmarket areas in london and it spans. British filming locations for the movie notting hill 1999 including maps, screenshots, and other nearby film locations.
Notting hill is known for being a cosmopolitan and multicultural neighbourhood, hosting the annual notting hill carnival and portobello road market. There are lots of fantastic independent shops, cafes and businesses in the notting hill area, including many shops and eateries which have been inspired by the rich cultural heritage of the area. Notting hill is known for its good bookshops, and not just because the main character from notting hill worked in a bookstore in the movie. Its wellknown for the street market that takes place every saturday in portobello road, the iconic road made famous in the film notting hill. The notting hill bookshop heeft travel books en gewone boeken.
Notting hill being one of them, i set about wondering what it would be like to read. Check out other wellknown british film locations here. Richard curtis is a screen writer rather than a novelist, but to read the film with this book gives it a different, although familiar dimension. We recommend booking the notting hill bookshop tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Now, notting hill gift shop is there, identifiable by its big blue awningand a sign reading the travel book shop.
Discover the best things to do in notting hill, including portobello road market, great cinemas, restaurants, bars and pubs in w11. You will be sharing a bathroom and kitchen, but this basement flat is situated on one of the most beautiful streets in notting hill, close to charming cafes and restaurants, and of course shops with kensington gardens just down the road. A guide to exploring notting hill, one of londons trendiest and most popular neighbourhoods. This double bedroom near notting hill gate tube and bayswater is ideal for a couple or friends travelling together max 2 guests. Was there a depth to the characters not conveyed on screen. The ultimate guide to visiting notting hill strawberry tours.
Although it isnt technically an attraction, this is a perfect london city hotel for you to book when youre staying in notting hill. Bookshop puts up sign after mistaken for notting hill film. The astute book shopper will have noticed the number of london bookshops opening coffeeshops to. Since the release of the iconic romcom featuring hugh grant and julia roberts, notting hill has become a popular destination for film fans and tourists. I can image the happy life in notting hill from this sentence. Our friendly booksellers are here to help you find your next favourite book.
From the print room, walk down notting hill gate towards holland park tube station. On select days, the street plays host to a fabulously. The screenplay was written by richard curtis, author of four weddings and a funeral 1994, and the film was produced by duncan kenworthy. Find some of your favourite booksand discover new favouritesin the notting hill bookshop on blenheim crescent. William thacker bumps into anna scott on the corner. The district is an attraction in itself, what with its delectable mix of celebrity residents, affluent types, creatives and real londoners, and many flock here as a part of their itinerary.