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The Insider’s Guide to Visiting Portobello Road Market

Portobello Road Market is the famous antique market in London that you need to visit. Filled with everything from vintage trinkets and pre-loved games, to fresh fruit and flowers, it’s no wonder that this market is adored by locals and tourists alike. Who knows what kind of treasure you’ll dig out of this not-so-little trove? …

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The Best Restaurants in Notting Hill – Unmissable Places to Eat

Notting Hill’s restaurant scene is buzzing. From high-end eateries to laid-back bistros, discover the best restaurants in Notting Hill.  This eclectic London area is famous for its colourful streets, the eponymous Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant film, and of course, the carnival. However, it has a lot more to offer than just this. Notting Hill …

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Kensal Green Cemetery: Discovering West London’s Victorian Gem

The oldest and largest of London’s “Magnificent Seven” burial grounds, Kensal Green Cemetery is one of West London’s most intriguing spots.  Why Visit Kensal Green Cemetery?  Set over 72 acres, Kensal Green Cemetery was inspired by Paris’ world famous Pere Lachaise cemetery. The oldest of London’s ‘Magnificent Seven’ cemeteries, it’s also the city’s oldest commercial …

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Trellick Tower: Discovering London’s Brutalist Masterpiece

Overlooking the pretty Notting Hill area, Trellick Tower is one of London’s most controversial tower blocks… and for plenty of reasons. Architect Ernö Goldfinger designed the tower based on his previous work, Balfron Tower, which you can find in Poplar. On first impressions, the Trellick Tower apartment block is incredibly striking: standing at 322ft tall …

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Shaking Things Up at Trailer Happiness, Notting Hill’s Cool Rum Bar

Trailer Happiness sits on the corner of Portobello Road, bringing a touch of Caribbean flair to the pretty Notting Hill area. All you need to know about it? This is a tiki rum bar in London that packs a punch.  It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of Trailer Happiness here at London x …

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