Which 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.

Which day of carnival is better?

In my opinion the Sunday is the better day with a lot more to do, and the festivities carry on well into the night, and the Monday is the more chilled out day with the parade.

How many stabbings at Notting Hill Carnival?

The police recorded 18 sexual offences and five robberies. The two stabbings took place in Powis Terrace and Oxford Gardens in Notting Hill. Police said 52 of the arrests over the two days were the result of identifications using live facial recognition (LFR).

What to wear at Notting Hill Carnival?

What time does music stop at Notting Hill Carnival?

When is Carnival? Notting Hill Carnival takes place over the August bank holiday weekend, on Sunday, August 24 and Monday, August 25. Festivities officially start at around 10am on Sunday and 10:30am on Monday, with music blaring until around 7pm, and activities on until 8:30pm.

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Which day is better for Notting Hill Carnival?

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

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

Where can I buy Notting Hill Carnival tickets? Notting Hill Carnival is a free event to attend, including the main parade and all other live street entertainment.

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.

Do you need ID for Notting Hill Carnival?

If you have planned visitors during Carnival who need access, you will also need to present your ID, such as a bank statement, council tax statement, utility bill or driving licence.

What to drink at Notting Hill Carnival?

Who was the girl missing at Notting Hill Carnival?

The teenager has not been seen since Sunday night

Surrey Police are searching for a missing 14-year-old girl who went missing from her home in Whyteleafe on Sunday night (24 August). Shunaii is believed to be in the London area after getting on a train with the intention of going to the Notting Hill Carnival.

Where is Notting Hill Carnival 2025?

Sunday 24 and Monday 25 August 2025

Held on the streets of North Kensington and Westminster, bringing together thousands of performers, artists and local volunteers and visitors from all over the world each August.

How many arrests at Notting Hill Carnival 2025?

More than 7,000 officers were deployed each day during the Carnival, which saw a total of 528 arrests and a reduction in incidents of serious violence compared with previous years. Officers also responded to four stabbing and slashing incidents, none of which resulted in life-threatening injuries.

What is the best time to go to a Carnival?

If you're most interested in the beach, July and August may be your best bets. If you're looking for a mix of sunshine and slightly cooler temperatures, try a cruise to the Mediterranean in June, September or October.

What is the best station for Notting Hill Carnival?

Best way to find Notting Hill Carnival

Westbourne Park and Ladbroke Grove stations are the nearest stops on the London Underground.

What do you need to know about Notting Hill Carnival?

Notting Hill Carnival is the largest street party in Europe with more than two million people attending each year to follow the three-mile (5km) parade. Partygoers can expect an eclectic and dazzling parade showcasing the best of masquerade dancing, soca, calypso, steel bands and sound systems.

What do I wear to Notting Hill Carnival?

Though neon brights are the order of the day for most Notting Hill Carnival attendees, don't feel discouraged if your personal style is more colour-averse; you can still party as hard as the rest in an all-black ensemble.

Why is Ladbroke Grove called Ladbroke Grove?

A good example is the Ladbroke Grove area in North Kensington, named after the land inherited by James Weller Ladbroke in 1819. Instead of building his own estate there, he hoped to capitalise on the housing boom of the period, and entrusted his surveyor, Thomas Allason, with the task of developing it as an investment.

What is not allowed on Carnival?

Carnival Cruise Line prohibits weapons, illegal drugs and certain items that could interfere with the safe operation of its ships or compromise the safety and secure environment of its guests and crew.

Can I wear jeans to dinner on Carnival?

Cruise Casual Dining Dress Code: Gentlemen - casual pants, jeans (no cut-offs), dress shorts (long), collared sport shirts; Ladies - casual dresses, casual skirts or pants and blouses, summer dresses, Capri pants, dress shorts, jeans (no cut-offs).

Can you ask for a robe on Carnival?

Additional bathrobes will be provided, upon request through your Stateroom Attendant. For all other accommodations, bathrobes will be provided during turndown service on the first evening of the cruise, upon request through your Stateroom Attendant.

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

As mentioned above, Sunday is family day at Notting Hill Carnival, so if you've got children in tow, this is the day to go. That said, it still gets VERY busy, so keep them close at all times. We'd recommend packing snacks, as the food and drink queues can be long — as can toilet queues.

Why is Notting Hill so expensive?

Late 20th-century gentrification

By the 1980s, single-occupation houses began to return to favour with families who could afford to occupy them, and because of the open spaces and stylish architecture Notting Hill is today one of London's most desirable areas.

How much is the entrance at Carnival?

R10 per vehicle, up to 6/8 people, but if you are not driving and walk in, it is R5 per person.