James malin, one of the owners of the notting hill bookshop, spoke with the. The flat above the travel bookshop made famous in the film notting hill is up for sale. View all hotels near travel bookshop on tripadvisor. The original notting hill bookshops interior served as inspiration for the travel book co. Julia roberts in the travel bookshop in the film notting hill beau film, hugh grant. At the time of filming, the store was nicholls antique arcade, which went on to.
Notting hill film locations in london noting hill bookshop. 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 site of the travel bookshop from the film notting hill. An understandable and very browseable accent on travel books endures, but fiction provides equilibrium and theres a strong childrens section at the rear. 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. 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. The insiders guide to londons notting hill lonely planet.
Notting hill bookshop fights closure with poets and. 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. Find some of your favourite booksand discover new favouritesin the notting hill bookshop on blenheim crescent. The actual bookshop from the blockbuster film was the travel bookshop, founded in 1979, which closed in 2011, after 32 years of business. We promote london and attract businesses, events, congresses, students and visitors to the capital. Visit your local bookshop in london notting hill today for a great selection of books and gifts. Remembering the windrush generation in notting hill past. Sep 04, 2018 visiting notting hill is a must when you travel to london.
See 20 photos and 2 tips from 179 visitors to travel bookshop from the movie notting hill. 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. Only a 3minute walk away is where youll find the filming location of the bookshop in the film the travel 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. 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. 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. Our friendly booksellers are here to help you find your next favourite book. The easiest way to reach notting hill from london is by tube. If you want to skip the richard curtis tourist trail and experience this bohemian neighbourhood like a reallife. 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.
Nov 25, 2019 the original notting hill bookshops interior served as inspiration for the travel book co. 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. From 19792011, the store was known as the travel bookshop. Travel bookshop in notting hill, london 2009 fictionalized in a film starring. The bookshop sells items referencing the movie, theres even masks of anna and will. In 2011 the shop opened up to a wider audience and broadened its stock to cover most areas of publishing whil. The travel bookshop notting hill london britain all over. Notting hill bookshop fights closure with poets and writers.
In the film, the bookshop goes by the name the travel book company. For much of the 20th century this west london neighbourhood was the place many people lived if all other accommodation options had failed. 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. 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. What to do in notting hill notting hill travel guide. It also has a blue plaque on the outside to commemorate the film that made it famous. Film locations for romantic comedy notting hill 1999, with hugh grant and julia. 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. 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. The ultimate guide to notting hill the travel hack travel blog.
Book your tickets online for the notting hill bookshop, london. The notting hill bookshop london 2020 all you need to. A walking tour of notting hill movie locations in london. Designed specifically for travelers with limited time in london, this tour allows you to. Aug 06, 2016 joolz guides london history walks travel films 684,640 views 17. 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. We recommend booking the notting hill bookshop tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Notting hill is one of londons most desirable and instagrammable areas, with iconic pastelcoloured houses and a thriving market. 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. See all 1 the notting hill bookshop tours on tripadvisor.
Top ten things to see and do in notting hill londontopia. 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. What is now a souvenir shop, you can go inside and buy some notting hill inspired mementos such as magnets and postcards. Bookshop puts up sign after mistaken for notting hill film.
Notting hill bookshop london, england shopping lonely planet. Jump on the central line and get off at notting hill gate. The ultimate guide to notting hill the travel hack. I ve actually done this in a bookstore in new mexico whilst reading an american. The charming notting hill bookshop is just off the portobello road. Notting hill neighbourhood guide social london on the inside. Joolz guides london history walks travel films 684,640 views 17. 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. Notting hill store that inspired hollywood film to close. Grants shop was inspired by the notting hill bookshop at 15 blenheim crescent its changed hands but pleasingly still has a travel section. Travel bookshop, 142 portobello road, notting hill, london.
When the travel bookshop opened its doors in blenheim crescent in 1981, notting hill was on the cusp of change. Remembering the windrush generation in notting hill past in. The notting hill bookshop london notting hill movie. The travel book shop featured in the movie notting hill was inspired by the bookshop that was established here in 1981. 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. Travel bookshop in notting hill made famous by movie to close. Located in the heart of beautiful notting hill, minutes from the vibrant portobello market is the world famous notting hill bookshop. Travel bookshop london 2020 all you need to know before. Nov 02, 2014 the notting hill bookshop travel bookshop notting hill portobello market. The main office of this publisher and bookseller is piled high with lovingly restored reprints of unfairly neglected women writers.
The awesome portobello market walking and eating around. Notting hill, 142 portobello road, w11 used as the travel bookshop. The iconic london bookshop which inspired the notting hill movie. The notting hill bookshop london all you need to know. The best independent bookshops in notting hill and bayswater. You can find everything from worldfamous events and restaurants, to cuttingedge theatres in notting hill. 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.
They would also likely be interested to know that there are two cinemas in the area, most notably the electric cinema. The travel bookshop from the movie notting hill the travel bookshop from the movie notting hill skip navigation sign in. 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. Buy the flat above the travel bookshop from notting hill. Travel bookshop from the movie notting hill kensington. 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. As a lovely little nod to the film, the back part of the.
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. But now bedsits were being vacated and families were taking over whole. The notting hill bookshop travel bookshop notting hill portobello market. 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. 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. Notting hill neighbourhood guide social london on the. 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.
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. 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 walk is about two miles long and will take under an hour to complete from. Notting hill is just as whimsical as the film suggests. 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. It is one of londons most well known neighborhoods, and a popular destination for tourists. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund.
The mustvisit bookshops and bookstores in notting hill. Best places to take a date in notting hill, london fodor. Travel bookshop from the movie notting hill kensington and. 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. Visiting notting hill is a must when you travel to london. Road and the full address is blenheim crescent, london w11 2ee. 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. Perhaps youll even meet a film star in a travel book shop. Film locations for notting hill 1999 around london. 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. Not everyone comes to notting hill in search of that bookshop and famous bluefronted door. Notting hill bookshop london, england shopping lonely. The notting hill bookshop london 2020 all you need to know. This is the location of the notting hill travel bookshop.
The tatler guide to exploring notting hill like a local. Oct 03, 2010 the travel bookshop from the movie notting hill the travel bookshop from the movie notting hill skip navigation sign in. You can opt out at any time or find out more by reading our cookie policy. An understandable and very browseable accent on travel books endures.
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. 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 2011 the shop opened up to a wider audience and broadened its stock to cover most areas of publishing while still maintaining a. Having expanded its range since the iconic british film came out, it now sells books on a variety of different topics. The store opened in 1979 and originally specialised in travel books only. Juliana menezes april 15, 2015 it is so cute, cozy and makes you feel you are in the movie. 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. But despite becoming one of londons most popular tourist. They posted this news on their twitter and facebook pages. Jun 28, 2018 when the travel bookshop opened its doors in blenheim crescent in 1981, notting hill was on the cusp of change. 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.
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