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Notting Hill Carnival
London
Europe's biggest street festival, held over the August bank holiday weekend in west London.
Where to stay
- Bayswater / PaddingtonLots of hotels, walkable
- Shepherd's BushBig hotels near Westfield
- KensingtonUpmarket, a short walk
Getting there
- Some nearby Tube stations close or are exit-only during Carnival — check TfL before travelling
- Paddington, Bayswater and Shepherd's Bush are good places to walk in from
- Buses are diverted around the Carnival area
TipExact dates change each year — check the official date first, then book a cancellable room straight away.
Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.