Is Ladbroke Grove station open for carnival?

The Carnival starts at 10am so arrive early and catch the start of the parade, or get to your favourite soundsystem before the crowds arrive. Ladbroke Grove Station is closed on Carnival Sunday and Monday. Latimer Road Station on Carnival Sunday and Monday the station will close at 11.30pm.

Which tube stations are open for Notting Hill Carnival?

What train stations are closed for carnival?

What is the best station for Notting Hill Carnival?

NHC takes over Notting Hill in west London. Get off at Notting Hill Gate station, Westbourne Park or Royal Oak and simply follow the crowds. It'll be minutes before you run into a soundsystem, a mini-street party, or the parade itself.

What is the route for the Notting Hill Carnival in 2023?

What is the Notting Hill Carnival 2023 parade route? Sunday is the day of the children's parade and the adult's parade takes place on Monday. Both begin near Westbourne Park tube station. The adult parade moves down to Westbourne Park Road, down Cheapstow Road to Westbourne Grove, turning up Ladbroke.

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Which day of Notting Hill Carnival is best?

Traditionally, Sunday (27 August) is family day and the best time to visit with children, while Monday (28 August) is the most frenetic with the biggest parties. “There's always a hunger for Notting Hill Carnival,” Matthew says.

How do I get out of Notting Hill Carnival?

Notting Hill Gate: Exit only, 11 am-7 pm both Sunday and Monday. District and Circle line trains will not be stopping at the station. Ladbroke Grove: Closed all day Sunday and Monday.

Is Notting Hill station open during carnival?

Latimer Road Station on Carnival Sunday and Monday the station will close at 11.30pm. Notting Hill Gate Station On Carnival Sunday and Monday the station will be exit only between 11am and 7pm.

What time should I go to Notting Hill Carnival?

On Sunday and Monday, the parades will kick off at 10.00am and 10.30am respectively, with the judging finishing at around 6.30pm. The Notting Hill Carnival ends at 7pm, when the music stops because of a noise curfew as it takes place in a residential area.

What time does the Notting Hill Carnival train station open?

Open as usual

Advisable 11am–7pm as Circle and District line trains will not stop at Notting Hill Gate. Advisable instead of Notting Hill Gate or Royal Oak (restricted entry). Exit only from 11:00 to 18:00. Normal station operation from 18:00 to close.

How to get to Notting Hill Carnival by train?

Vauxhall is our closest station to Notting Hill Carnival. From Vauxhall, take the Victoria line northbound and get off at Victoria. Once at Victoria, you can get a direct tube to Bayswater, High Street Kensington, Paddington, Queen's Park or Shepherd's Bush.

Which tube is best for Notting Hill?

Notting Hill Gate is the main Tube station in the area, and it's served by the Central line, the District line and the Circle line. Alternatively, use Westbourne Park station or Ladbroke Grove station on the Hammersmith and City line and Circle line and then walk along Portobello Road towards Notting Hill Gate.

What stations are affected by Carnival?

Are tube stations closed for carnival?

The following Tube stations around West London will be shut or have reduced opening hours. Ladbroke Grove – Station closed. Latimer Road – Closes at 11.30pm but may temporarily close for short periods of time to manage congestion. Notting Hill Gate – 11am to 7pm exit only.

Does Ladbroke Grove station have a lift?

I can confirm no lift sadly!

How to get to Notting Hill Carnival from London Bridge?

Is there a direct train between London Bridge (Station) and Notting Hill Carnival? Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bank station station and arriving at Notting Hill Gate station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

Is Notting Hill Carnival free entry?

Notting Hill Carnival is a free event to attend, including the main parade and all other live street entertainment.

Is Notting Hill Carnival free to attend?

Notting Hill Carnival is free to attend, although certain events and after-parties may be ticketed. For example, Panorama, the UK's biggest steel pan competition on the Saturday, requires a ticket.

Do you have to dress up for Notting Hill Carnival?

Don't wear anything special

The chances are you'll get dirty, whether that's from muddy shoes kicking your trousers or skirt, food and drink spillages or people getting into the festival spirit by throwing colours around. This means wearing your best outfit is a risky proposition.

Are roads closed for Notting Hill Carnival?

Notting Hill Carnival 2023

Residents of both Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster should be aware of these. Most roads within the Carnival area will be closed from 6am on Sunday 27 August to 6am on Tuesday 29 August.

What is the closest train station to Notting Hill Carnival?

How much does it cost to go to Notting Hill Carnival?

The Notting Hill Carnival 2023 is slated for the August bank holiday weekend, spanning from Saturday, August 26, to Monday, August 28. Most of the celebrations are open for all, free of charge.

What do you wear to a Carnival?

Wear things that are sheer, with strings, and are short!” She has a few rules: “Do not be an idiot — do not wear high heels to Carnival. Always trainers. You want to be able to run around. And wear clothes that make you feel free.” Her two absolute essentials?

How far is Paddington from Notting Hill Carnival?

The distance between London Paddington Station and Notting Hill Carnival is 1 miles.

Where is Notting Hill Carnival happening?

The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual Caribbean Carnival event that has taken place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, over the August Bank Holiday weekend.