There are so many things to do in London. From shopping to theatre to carnivals and film festivals, you’ll find a variety of things to do in Notting Hill and something to please everyone.
If the weather is nice and you are looking to take in a little sun and fresh air, Hyde Park offers horseback riding, paddle boats, skating, and a lakefront beach. Just next door are Kensington Gardens, a more formal park first laid out as palace grounds for William III. Nearby is George Frampton's 1912 Peter Pan, a bronze of the boy who lived on an island in the Serpentine and never grew up, and whose creator, J.M. Barrie, lived nearby on Bayswater Road.
London is home to more than 240 galleries and museums, many of which can be visited free of charge, including British Museum in Bloomsbury, established in 1753, the Royal Academy of Arts, and the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square. The Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising offers a massive collection of toys, fashion, food wrappers, advertising, and more from all corners of the globe.
There are over three dozen major theatres, most located in the West End, including The National Theatre, The Royal Shakespeare Company, The Globe, and The Royal Court Theatre.
And of course you won’t want to miss include the popular Notting Hill Carnival, the Portobello Film Festival, and the Carnaval Del Pueblo. There are also large parades held on St. George's Day (April 23) and St Patrick's Day (March 17). The Dance Umbrella is held every October, and features a variety of dance companies putting on displays across London.
