The truth is that it never really existed as such, but it was inspired by the one located in 15 blenheim crescent street that since 2011 switched its name to notting hill bookshop. Road and the full address is blenheim crescent, london w11 2ee. The mustvisit bookshops and bookstores in notting hill. Notting hill store that inspired hollywood film to close. Remembering the windrush generation in notting hill past. Travel bookshop london aktuelle 2020 lohnt es sich. A famous bookshop from notting hill comes to life in this little cozy shop. 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. 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. 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. If not for a picture in front of the worldfamous display, then for the books and a marvelous children section that the store offers. See more ideas about london, notting hill london and london travel. You can find everything from worldfamous events and restaurants, to cuttingedge theatres in notting hill.
The ultimate guide to notting hill the travel hack travel blog. Remembering the windrush generation in notting hill past in. Notting hill bookshop london, england shopping lonely planet. The insiders guide to londons notting hill lonely planet.
Aug 23, 2011 the travel bookshop was the backdrop for the romance between anna scott julia roberts and bookseller william thacker hugh grant in notting hill. Nov 26, 2018 if youre just a girl, standing in front of a bookshop, asking if its the one from notting hill theres a chance youre going to have to fight the crowds to get your romcom fix. The travel book shop featured in the movie notting hill was inspired by the bookshop that was established here in 1981. See 20 photos and 2 tips from 179 visitors to travel bookshop from the movie notting hill.
This spot at 142 portobello road was used as the location for william thackers hugh grants travel book shop in the movie, but there has. 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 notting hill bookshop london all you need to know. William thacker hugh grant is a bookshop owner living in notting hill and his. Bookshop puts up sign after mistaken for notting hill film. 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. 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. Visit your local bookshop in london notting hill today for a great selection of books and gifts. Last week, i dedicated much of a day to wandering around notting hill in london, and it did not disappoint, especially at the beginning of spring. Hugh grant might not stop by, but you definitely should. The travel book shop is another famous location which should be on your list. Film locations for notting hill 1999 around london. Hugh grants bookshop for some reason, visitors love to stop by the travel bookshop hugh owned in the movie. If youre taking a trip to englands capital city, you can take a.
An understandable and very browseable accent on travel books endures, but fiction provides equilibrium and theres a strong childrens section at the rear. 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. Our friendly booksellers are here to help you find your next favourite book. 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 to do in notting hill notting hill travel guide. Located in the heart of beautiful notting hill, minutes from the vibrant portobello market is the world famous notting hill bookshop. 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. 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. Aug 24, 2011 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. Perhaps youll even meet a film star in a travel book shop. Sure it washes the touristyness out but maybe that didnt exist prior to the film. 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 travel book shop is the location of hugh grants characters travel book shop on portobello road and across the street round the corner is the blue door of the characters house. Notting hill bookshop london, england shopping lonely. 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 the smiths and the clash. The iconic london bookshop which inspired the notting hill movie. James malin, one of the owners of the notting hill bookshop, spoke with. 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. The best independent bookshops in notting hill and bayswater. Buy the flat above the travel bookshop from notting hill. 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. An understandable and very browseable accent on travel books endures. View all hotels near travel bookshop on tripadvisor. Book your tickets online for the notting hill bookshop, london. Grants shop was inspired by the notting hill bookshop at 15 blenheim crescent its changed hands but pleasingly still has a travel section.
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. We promote london and attract businesses, events, congresses, students and visitors to the capital. The main office of this publisher and bookseller is piled high with lovingly restored reprints of unfairly neglected women writers. From blooming cherry blossom trees to pastelcolored homes, there is plenty to see and do in the picturesque neighborhood just west of the city center. In 2011 the shop opened up to a wider audience and broadened its stock to cover most areas of publishing while still maintaining a. It has hundreds of books and maps, making it worth a visit in its. But now bedsits were being vacated and families were taking over whole. Oct 03, 2010 the travel bookshop from the movie notting hill the travel bookshop from the movie notting hill skip navigation sign in. The travel bookshop notting hill london britain all over. This is the location of the notting hill travel bookshop. Travel bookshop london 2020 all you need to know before. Travel bookshop from the movie notting hill kensington.
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. The notting hill bookshop london aktuelle 2020 lohnt es sich. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. The notting hill bookshop london notting hill movie. The travel bookshop was the backdrop for the romance between anna scott julia roberts and bookseller william thacker hugh grant in notting hill. If youre just a girl, standing in front of a bookshop, asking if its the one from notting hill theres a chance youre going to have to fight the crowds to get your romcom fix. The blue door in notting hill the reem hotel, london. All kinds of music and film connections including of course several connected to notting hill starring hugh grant and julia roberts there is even a travel bookshop used by the filmmakers leighton house a 19thcentury palace of art, home to one of the leading artists of his age, lord leighton, with its stunning domed arab hall and. Film locations for notting hill 1999 around london movie. Jul 09, 2009 the travel bookshop notting hill, london gianlucata.
In the film, the bookshop goes by the name the travel book company and. 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. The flat above the travel bookshop made famous in the film notting hill is up for sale. See more ideas about london, notting hill london and london life. The store opened in 1979 and originally specialised in travel books only. Find some of your favourite booksand discover new favouritesin the notting hill bookshop on blenheim crescent. Travel bookshop from notting hill movie in london, uk. The travel bookshop notting hill, london gianlucata. Notting hill bookshop fights closure with poets and writers. Only a 3minute walk away is where youll find the filming location of the bookshop in the film the travel bookshop. The notting hill bookshop london 2020 all you need to.
Buy the flat above the travel bookshop from notting hill the film. Laura porter is an experienced uk travel writer specializing in all things to do with london. Local name travel bookshop from notting hill movie location london, uk all fans of the notting hill movie can make a stop at the place where hugh grants travel bookshop was located. 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. Whether you are a fan of the movie or not, here is a guide of what to do in notting hill.
Reiselekture spezialisierten buchhandlung in london hat britische. Obviously they are only recognisable from there exterior so consider that if planning a visit however as a big fan of notting hill seeing these locations as well. 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. For much of the 20th century this west london neighbourhood was the place many people lived if all other accommodation options had failed. 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. Notting hill bookshop fights closure with poets and. Notting hill film locations in london noting hill bookshop. The thing about the film notting hill is that it actually managed to capture the spirit of the neighborhood. From 19792011, the store was known as the travel bookshop. Juliana menezes april 15, 2015 it is so cute, cozy and makes you feel you are in the movie. A group who campaigned to save a bookshop featured in the 1999 film notting hill has reacted angrily to its buyout by a discount store.
The ultimate guide to notting hill the travel hack. Places from the movie notting hill that you can visit. The travel bookshop from the movie notting hill the travel bookshop from the movie notting hill skip navigation sign in. But despite becoming one of londons most popular tourist. Sep 04, 2018 the thing about the film notting hill is that it actually managed to capture the spirit of the neighborhood. See all 1 the notting hill bookshop tours on tripadvisor.
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