Holland Park - London miniguides

Holland Park is a district and a public park in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

Holland Park is an affluent and fashionable area offering a cosmopolitan village atmosphere with a wealth of fashionable shops and restaurants. With the combination of extensive green space and excellent transport links the area proves to be popular with families and City workers.

Culture

Notting Hill Carnival

The Notting Hill Carnival is the largest street festival in Europe and originated in 1964 as a way for Afro-Caribbean communities to celebrate their own cultures and traditions. Taking place every August Bank Holiday weekend in the streets of London W11, the Notting Hill Carnival is an amazing array of sounds, colourful sights and social solidarity
www.thenottinghillcarnival.com

Opera Holland Park

Enjoy world class opera at this unique venue through the summer months.
www.rbkc.gov.uk

The Tabernacle

Entertainment venue for theatre, comedy, live music, dance, film and poetry.
www.tabernaclew11.com

Cinemas

The Gate - One of London’s most respected art-house cinemas
www.picturehouses.co.uk

The Electric - The Electric offers a unique cinema experience with original interior, luxurious leather seating, footstools and tables plus a bar serving food and drink
www.electriccinema.co.uk

Eating, Shopping & Drinking

Eating

Julies - A romantic hideaway with a honeycomb of small eating areas and alcoves
www.juliesrestaurant.com

Portobello Pizza - Excellent stop for pizza on the way to Portobello Road market
www.portobellolondon.co.uk

The Churchill Arms - Amazing Thai food in this extraordinary pub (photo)
www.fullers.co.uk

Windsor Castle - Great in the summer-The pub garden is one of the most sought-after spots in West London.
www.thewindsorcastlekensington.co.uk

Drinking

Beach Blanket Babylon - Unique, majestic & glamorous venue for any occasion.
www.beachblanket.co.uk

Shopping

Clarendon Cross - A collection of boutique shops with a Parisian style.
www.clarendoncross.net

Westbourne Grove & Ledbury Road - A little village of boutique designer shops & cafe’s.
www.westbourne-grove.com

Portobello Market - Portobello Market is one of the most famous street markets in the world. It is a popular destination for Londoners and tourists alike.
www.portobellomarket.org

Westfield - Over 300 shops under one roof.
uk.westfield.com

Transport

Tubes

Holland Park, Notting Hill Gate, Shepherds Bush, White City, Ladbroke Grove.

Rail

Shepherds Bush

Bus

For details of the local bus network please visit
www.tfl.gov.uk/buses