Notting Hill (1999), directed by Roger Michell and written by Richard Curtis, turned this corner of west London into one of the most visited film neighbourhoods in the world. Nearly everything was shot on real streets around Portobello Road and Westbourne Park Road — here is every spot you can still visit, all within a fifteen-minute walk of each other.
280 Westbourne Park Road, Notting Hill, London W11 1EN
The most famous doorway in British rom-com history. William Thacker's flat in Notting Hill (1999) was screenwriter Richard Curtis's own home, and its blue door became so iconic it was later auctioned at Christie's. The door on the street today is a replacement — painted black for years, now blue again for the fans who still make the pilgrimage.
Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W11
The film's opening sequence glides through Portobello Road Market as William walks to work, passing the fruit stalls, antique shops and colourful houses. The market still runs six days a week — Saturdays are the big antiques day, and the liveliest time to recreate the walk.
Kensington, London
Anna Scott's world in the film centres on smart Kensington, just south of Notting Hill. The Ritz stood in for her hotel exteriors, while the area's grand terraces and garden squares set up the film's contrast between her fame and William's quiet street.
Start at Notting Hill Gate station, walk up Portobello Road through the market, turn onto Westbourne Park Road for the blue door, then finish on Blenheim Crescent. The whole loop is under two miles. Check in at each spot with ScreenSpotter to earn points and add your own on-set photos to the gallery.