Notting Hill
Portobello Road
Pastel facades and antique stalls
Photo by Lukas Skoe on Unsplash
- Nearest Station
- Notting Hill GateAbout 7 min walk
- Best Time
- Morning / DaytimeSaturdays are extremely busy — for photos go on a weekday morning, for atmosphere go on a Saturday morning.
Best Shot
Great for vertical · 9:16Suggested composition at Portobello Road
- Where to stand
- Near the junction with Chepstow Villas, looking north up the street.
- Composition
- With the pastel buildings behind, have your subject walk along one side of the street. Shoot vertically to include the colours all the way to the rooflines.
Tips
- On market days, don't block shopfronts
- Ask before photographing shops, stalls or their goods
- Weekday mornings mean fewer people in shot
Overview
Notting Hill's main street, famous for its pastel buildings and antiques market. The Saturday market is lively, and it's a classic spot for street-style fashion shots and walking vlogs.
- Rows of pastel-coloured houses
- The Saturday antiques market
- Vintage and second-hand shops
Creator Information
- Area
- Notting Hill
- Nearest Station
- Notting Hill GateCentral · District · Circle
- Walking Time
- About 7 min walk
- Best For
- Instagram / Fashion / YouTube / TikTok / Travel
- Best Time
- Morning / DaytimeSaturdays are extremely busy — for photos go on a weekday morning, for atmosphere go on a Saturday morning.
- Indoor / Outdoor
- Outdoor
- Free / Paid
- FreeFree
- Rain Friendly
- Best in fair weather
- Filming Permission
- Handheld shooting is commonPersonal handheld shooting on the public road is common, but commercial filming or crew-sized shoots may need to be checked with the local council.Read the filming permission guide
Nearest stations, prices, opening hours and filming rules may change. This information is currently being verified. Please check official sources before you go.
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