What is the nearest tube to Notting Hill Carnival?

The nearest Tube stations to Notting Hill Carnival are Bayswater, High Street Kensington, Paddington, Queen's Park and Shepherd's Bush, but some are exit-only across the weekend. Check the Transport for London website before you travel for the latest Notting Hill Carnival transport information.

What stations are open near Notting Hill Carnival?

The closest stations within walking distance of the popular route are: Paddington (Elizabeth line from Stratford) Shepherd's Bush (20-minute walk from the carnival) Notting Hill Gate (exit only from 11am to 6pm)

What areas to avoid for Notting Hill Carnival?

The event area spans across the W10 postcode from North Kensington to Stanley Crescent, and from Westbourne Green to Ladbroke Grove. Therefore, unless you was an extremely packed train, it would be best to avoid Ladbroke Grove station. The same goes for Westbourne Park.

Which station is best for Notting Hill?

Getting to Notting Hill

Notting Hill Gate station is the most central point of entry, served by the Central, District, and Circle lines. From here, it's only a short walk to Portobello Road Market or Westbourne Grove.

What is the route for Notting Hill Carnival?

Sunday is the day of the children's parade and the adult's parade takes place on Monday. Both parades follow the same route, starting at Westbourne Park station on Great Western Road, before travelling along Westbourne Park Road and Chepstow Road.

🇬🇧 NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL, GETTING OFF THE TUBE IN NOTTING HILL GATE

What is the best tube station to get to Notting Hill Carnival?

The nearest Tube stations to Notting Hill Carnival are Bayswater, High Street Kensington, Paddington, Queen's Park and Shepherd's Bush, but some are exit-only across the weekend. Check the Transport for London website before you travel for the latest Notting Hill Carnival transport information.

What is the best way for people to travel to the Notting Hill Carnival?

Tube. The Central line towards Notting Hill will get very, very busy as thousands head to the carnival. To avoid that, TfL says that the best option is to get the tube or Elizabeth line to Paddington then walk around 20 minutes to Notting Hill from there.

What is the closest tube stop to 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.

How to stay safe at Notting Hill Carnival?

Wear practical clothing to suit the weather (practical comfortable shoes are essential!) If you are coming with children or people that would require help if you become separated from them, take a photo of them as you leave so that you can show stewards and police what they look like if they were to get lost.

Which tube stop is Notting Hill?

Notting Hill Gate Underground Station.

What is the best day to go to Notting Hill Carnival?

Sunday is Family Day at Carnival, and is the best day to visit Notting Hill with children.

How many stabbings at Notting Hill Carnival last year?

Last year, eight people were stabbed, leaving one person dead. Another person was killed in a separate attack. Met Assistant Commissioner Matt Ward said the use of live facial recognition, metal detectors and stop-and-search had "prevented some of the serious violence we have seen at previous carnivals".

What time does Notting Hill Carnival start and end today?

What time does the Carnival start and finish? Carnival starts at around 10am on both days. The parade on children's day finishes at around 5pm, while the adult's day parade lasts a little longer, wrapping up at around 8.30pm.

Is Notting Hill dodgy?

There is crime like anywhere in both areas, theft is the main crime in the area. However there are safer neighbourhood teams from the Met patrolling and Westminster Council has street teams also patrolling. Stick to going in the day rather than night.

How strict is the Carnival dress code?

Gentlemen: elegant dress pants, shirts, sports jackets as well as suits, ties and tuxedos. Ladies: cocktail dresses, pantsuits, elegant skirts, blouses and evening gowns. Please no shorts, t-shirts, flip-flops, bathing clothes, jeans, cut-off jeans, sportswear and baseball caps.

How to avoid getting mugged in London?

Plan your route and think about what to take with you, especially if you're going somewhere you haven't been before. Keep to busy, well-lit streets, walkways and paths which are more likely to be covered by CCTV. Only take licensed taxis or minicabs booked by phone or a mobile phone app.

How do I get to Notting Hill Carnival by tube?

Vauxhall is our closest station to Notting Hill Carnival. From there, 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.

Are Oxford Street and Regent Street the same?

No, Oxford Street and Regent Street are two distinct but connected famous shopping streets in London's West End, forming a major intersection at Oxford Circus, with Oxford Street running east-west and Regent Street connecting it to Piccadilly Circus, often seen as more elegant and upmarket.
 

Which tube line is Pudding Mill Lane on?

Jubilee line u/c. Pudding Mill Lane.

What stations to avoid during Notting Hill Carnival?

Notting Hill Carnival 2025 Tube closures and timetable changes

• Ladbroke Grove – Closed.
• Latimer Road – Closes at 11.30pm, and may close for short periods when busy.
• Notting Hill Gate – Exit only between 11am and 6pm. ...
• Westbourne Park – Exit only from 11am.
• Holland Park – Exit only between 11am and 3pm, when it closes.

How many stabbings were there at Notting Hill Carnival 2025?

Notting Hill Carnival 2025: Four people stabbed in total. Four people have been stabbed at Notting Hill Carnival this year. The annual Bank Holiday weekend event that celebrates Caribbean culture has had the least knife attacks this year since 2017.

What's the best day to go to Notting Hill Carnival?

Sunday 24 August 2025 - from 10am

Sunday is family day at Carnival, so it's calmer than Monday — but it still gets very busy.