View all hotels near travel bookshop on tripadvisor. The site of the travel bookshop from the film notting hill. If you want to skip the richard curtis tourist trail and experience this bohemian neighbourhood like a reallife. Bookshop puts up sign after mistaken for notting hill film.
From 19792011, the store was known as the travel bookshop. Designed specifically for travelers with limited time in london, this tour allows you to. Notting hill store that inspired hollywood film to close. The notting hill bookshop london all you need to know. May 09, 2018 owners of the book and comic exchange have put up an angry sign because tourists are continually mistaking the shop for the travel bookshop featured in the movie notting hill. Notting hill film locations in london noting hill bookshop. 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. Aug 24, 2015 the ultimate guide to notting hill august 24, 2015 by elle croft comments 9 remember that scene in hugh grants failing travel bookshop, when julia roberts tells him that shes just a girl standing in front of a boy, telling him that she loves him. Nov 25, 2019 the original notting hill bookshops interior served as inspiration for the travel book co. Located in the heart of beautiful notting hill, minutes from the vibrant portobello market is the world famous notting hill bookshop.
Arrive early any later than 11 and youll regret it travel in the direction of the crowds from notting hill gate to ladbroke grove tube station. Find some of your favourite booksand discover new favouritesin the notting hill bookshop on blenheim crescent. Film locations for notting hill 1999 around london. You can find everything from worldfamous events and restaurants, to cuttingedge theatres in notting hill. This is the location of the notting hill travel bookshop. See 20 photos and 2 tips from 179 visitors to travel bookshop from the movie notting hill. The ultimate guide to notting hill the travel hack travel blog. Travel bookshop london 2020 all you need to know before. Notting hill bookshop london, england shopping lonely planet. As a lovely little nod to the film, the back part of the. The easiest way to reach notting hill from london is by tube. What to do in notting hill notting hill travel guide. The notting hill bookshop travel bookshop notting hill portobello market.
Designed specifically for travelers with limited time in london, this tour allows you to check off a range of southern englands historical attractions in just one day by eliminating the hassle of traveling between each one independently. Notting hill, 142 portobello road, notting hill, london w11 but there is no travel book company on portobello road, the downatheel shop owned by william thacker. The ultimate guide to notting hill august 24, 2015 by elle croft comments 9 remember that scene in hugh grants failing travel bookshop, when julia roberts tells him that shes just a girl standing in front of a boy, telling him that she loves him. Notting hill bookshop fights closure with poets and.
The actual bookshop from the blockbuster film was the travel bookshop, founded in 1979, which closed in 2011, after 32 years of business. Only a 3minute walk away is where youll find the filming location of the bookshop in the film the travel bookshop. Juliana menezes april 15, 2015 it is so cute, cozy and makes you feel you are in the movie. Road and the full address is blenheim crescent, london w11 2ee. Travel bookshop from the movie notting hill kensington and. Top ten things to see and do in notting hill londontopia. They posted this news on their twitter and facebook pages. If youre taking a trip to englands capital city, you can take a walking tour of locations made famous by this romantic comedy by starting from the notting hill gate tube station. The tatler guide to exploring notting hill like a local. The travel bookshop was founded in 1979 and aims to offer the literary traveler a complete reading experience which includes every country in the world.
An understandable and very browseable accent on travel books endures, but fiction provides equilibrium and theres a strong childrens section at the rear. I ve actually done this in a bookstore in new mexico whilst reading an american. Notting hill bookshop fights closure with poets and writers. In the film, the bookshop goes by the name the travel book company. The walk is about two miles long and will take under an hour to complete from. When the travel bookshop opened its doors in blenheim crescent in 1981, notting hill was on the cusp of change. Grants shop was inspired by the notting hill bookshop at 15 blenheim crescent its changed hands but pleasingly still has a travel section. Notting hill is one of londons most desirable and instagrammable areas, with iconic pastelcoloured houses and a thriving market. They would also likely be interested to know that there are two cinemas in the area, most notably the electric cinema. Made famous by its role in the 1999 film notting hill, the travel bookshop is an iconic presence in the notting hill district of west london the travel bookshop was founded in 1979 and aims to offer the literary traveler a complete reading experience which includes every country in the world. Sep 04, 2018 visiting notting hill is a must when you travel to london. We promote london and attract businesses, events, congresses, students and visitors to the capital. One of our favorite bookstores in london the travel bookshop will soon close its doors forever after a 2 week closing sale starting today in london. An understandable and very browseable accent on travel books endures.
The original notting hill bookshops interior served as inspiration for the travel book co. Notting hill neighbourhood guide social london on the inside. Apr 22, 2019 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. Travel bookshop, 142 portobello road, notting hill, london. Notting hill is just as whimsical as the film suggests. London locations notting hill, 142 portobello road, w11 used as the travel bookshop 303 westbourne park road, w11 little coffee shop where william gets coffee and orange juice 280 westbourne park road, w11 the blue door of the flat william shares with spike 201 portobello road, w11 was saints tattoo parlour, since closed the coronet theatre, 103 notting hill, w11 was the coronet. Visiting notting hill is a must when you travel to london. See all 1 the notting hill bookshop tours on tripadvisor. If you find yourself in london, make sure you take some time to explore notting hill, and heres a short list of things you can see and do. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. The travel bookshop notting hill london britain all over.
At the time of filming, the store was nicholls antique arcade, which went on to. The travel bookshop was the inspiration for the 1999 romantic comedy notting hill, in which its bumbling owner, hugh grant, met and fell in love with a famous film actress played by julia roberts. Nov 02, 2014 the notting hill bookshop travel bookshop notting hill portobello market. The awesome portobello market walking and eating around. 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. The mustvisit bookshops and bookstores in notting hill. Perhaps youll even meet a film star in a travel book shop.
Visit your local bookshop in london notting hill today for a great selection of books and gifts. Fans of that hugh grant and julia roberts film shouldnt fail to frequent the renamed notting hill bookshop on blenheim crescent, hotel hempel in craven hill gardens and 280 westbourne park road. The best independent bookshops in notting hill and bayswater. However, it was later bought by a company called the book warehouse according to sky and now goes by the name the notting hill bookshop. It is one of londons most well known neighborhoods, and a popular destination for tourists.
The bookshop sells items referencing the movie, theres even masks of anna and will. Travel bookshop in notting hill made famous by movie to close. Travel bookshop in notting hill, london 2009 fictionalized in a film starring. Aug 23, 2011 notting hill bookshop fights closure with poets and writers this article is more than 8 years old the travel bookshop played a starring role in the 1999 film with julia roberts and hugh grant, but. The notting hill bookshop london 2020 all you need to know. Owners of the book and comic exchange have put up an angry sign because tourists are continually mistaking the shop for the travel bookshop featured in the movie notting hill. The insiders guide to londons notting hill lonely planet. The travel bookshop, notting hill, west london made famous by its role in the 1999 film notting hill, the travel bookshop is an iconic presence in the notting hill district of west london. 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. Notting hills credentials as a filming location are well known, and fans of the hugh grant and julia roberts movie of the same name can check out various memorable locations. 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. One of londons most famous neighbourhoods, largely due to a certain 90s film starring hugh grant and julia roberts, notting hill is undoubtedly worthy of the hype. The iconic london bookshop which inspired the notting hill movie. You can opt out at any time or find out more by reading our cookie policy.
Notting hill bookshop fights closure with poets and writers this article is more than 8 years old the travel bookshop played a starring role in the. It also has a blue plaque on the outside to commemorate the film that made it famous. Aug 06, 2016 joolz guides london history walks travel films 684,640 views 17. May 28, 2019 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. Notting hill neighbourhood guide social london on the. For much of the 20th century this west london neighbourhood was the place many people lived if all other accommodation options had failed. Remembering the windrush generation in notting hill past. But despite becoming one of londons most popular tourist. Jump on the central line and get off at notting hill gate.
James malin, one of the owners of the notting hill bookshop, spoke with the. A walking tour of notting hill movie locations in london. Julia roberts in the travel bookshop in the film notting hill beau film, hugh grant. Its that travel bookshop from the film notting hill.
Designed specifically for travelers with limited time in london, this tour allows you to check off a. What is now a souvenir shop, you can go inside and buy some notting hill inspired mementos such as magnets and postcards. The 1999 film notting hill is set in the district of london by the same name where a bookshop owner played by hugh grant meets a famous american actress played by julia roberts. The notting hill bookshop london 2020 all you need to. Having expanded its range since the iconic british film came out, it now sells books on a variety of different topics. 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. Film locations for romantic comedy notting hill 1999, with hugh grant and julia. Our friendly booksellers are here to help you find your next favourite book. Remembering the windrush generation in notting hill past in. You should walk to blenheim road to browse its unique bookshops including books for cooks and the travel bookshop the inspiration for hugh grants bookshop in the film notting hill.
Book your tickets online for the notting hill bookshop, london. The travel book shop featured in the movie notting hill was inspired by the bookshop that was established here in 1981. Apr 20, 2018 if you find yourself in london, make sure you take some time to explore notting hill, and heres a short list of things you can see and do. Best places to take a date in notting hill, london fodor. 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. Notting hill, 142 portobello road, w11 used as the travel bookshop. We recommend booking the notting hill bookshop tours ahead of time to secure your spot. In 2011 the shop opened up to a wider audience and broadened its stock to cover most areas of publishing whil. The travel bookshop from the movie notting hill the travel bookshop from the movie notting hill skip navigation sign in. Jun 28, 2018 when the travel bookshop opened its doors in blenheim crescent in 1981, notting hill was on the cusp of change. Notting hill, 142 portobello road, w11 used as the travel bookshop 303 westbourne park road, w11 little coffee shop where william gets coffee and orange juice 280 westbourne park road, w11 the blue door of the flat william shares with spike. The charming notting hill bookshop is just off the portobello road.
Not everyone comes to notting hill in search of that bookshop and famous bluefronted door. This fine, rather small, general bookshop the inspiration behind the bookshop in hugh grant and julia roberts monster romcom notting hill still sees a regular stream of pilgrims of all ages who pose outside for snaps. In 2011 the shop opened up to a wider audience and broadened its stock to cover most areas of publishing while still maintaining a. The bookshop in the movie was inspired by another bookshop around the corner, the notting hill bookshop, you can see this marker with that info by the door. The notting hill bookshop london notting hill movie. Oct 03, 2010 the travel bookshop from the movie notting hill the travel bookshop from the movie notting hill skip navigation sign in. The store opened in 1979 and originally specialised in travel books only. The main office of this publisher and bookseller is piled high with lovingly restored reprints of unfairly neglected women writers. Notting hill bookshop london, england shopping lonely.
The flat above the travel bookshop made famous in the film notting hill is up for sale. The ultimate guide to notting hill the travel hack. Travel bookshop from the movie notting hill kensington. But now bedsits were being vacated and families were taking over whole. Film locations for notting hill 1999 around london movie. 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. In the film the store was called the travel book shop, but nowadays the store is reopened as the notting hill bookshop. Joolz guides london history walks travel films 684,640 views 17. A walking tour of notting hill movie locations in london tripsavvy.