In 2011 the shop opened up to a wider audience and broadened its stock to cover most areas of publishing whil. Notting hill bookshop is inundated with requests as location. The notting hill bookshop london notting hill movie. The life of a simple bookshop owner changes when he meets the most famous film star in. Notting hill bookshop fights closure with poets and. The life of a simple bookshop owner changes when he meets the most famous film star in the world. We stock fiction and nonfiction, with an emphasis on excellence in writing across a range of genres. The truth is that it never really existed as such, but it was inspired by the one located in 15 blenheim crescent street that since 2011 switched its name to notting hill bookshop. Film locations for notting hill 1999 around london movie. The manager of london notting hill bookshop has a ready supply of kleenex because so many of the patrons walk in and break into tears. The travel bookshop was the backdrop for the romance between anna scott julia roberts and bookseller william thacker hugh grant in notting hill. We have asked some of our regular customers to curate a display of their favourite.
But the irony of notting hill is that for all the very public romantic. Its easily recognisable by its exterior, which is matched to a similar hue to another iconic notting hill sight. The store opened in 1979 and originally specialised in travel books only. The notting hill bookshop london 2020 all you need to know.
The romance in notting hill is ubiquitous but it extends far beyond the screen. The crew at notting hill bookshop, though, is significantly less cranky about their association with the movie. Remembering the windrush generation in notting hill past in. Visit your local bookshop in london notting hill today for a great selection of books and gifts. In july, they took to twitter to celebrate a couple who got engaged in the bookstore. See all 1 the notting hill bookshop tours on tripadvisor. May 09, 2018 owners of the book and comic exchange have put up an angry sign because tourists are continually mistaking the shop for the travel bookshop featured in the movie notting hill. It has since been sold on and is now home to a shoe shop notting hill, 142 portobello road. The inspiration behind the bookshop owned and run by hugh grant in 1999s notting hill, the excellent notting hill bookshop is part bookstore, part romcom pilgrimage.
It is an iconic bookstore that literally everyone in the world knows and still photographs on a daily basis. From 19792011, the store was known as the travel bookshop. Notting hill filming locations you should visit in london. Notting hills credentials as a filming location are well known, and fans of the hugh grant and julia roberts movie of the same name can check out various memorable locations. Places from the movie notting hill that you can visit. A store called the travel bookshop did exist for years on blenheim crescent around the corner, according to tripsavvy which has mapped out a whole notting hill walking tour. Williams travel bookstore in notting hill according to vincent house london. The notting hill bookshop, better known as the travel book. The iconic london bookshop which inspired the notting hill movie. In 2011 the shop opened up to a wider audience and broadened its stock to cover most areas of publishing while still maintaining a. Find some of your favourite booksand discover new favouritesin the notting hill bookshop on blenheim crescent. It has since reopened as the notting hill bookshop, at blenheim crescent. The insiders guide to londons notting hill lonely planet. The truth is that it never really existed as such, but it was inspired by the one located in 15 blenheim crescent street that since 2011 switched its.
In the opening scenes, hugh grants character, william thacker walks through the portobello road market. The fact that william runs a travel bookshop in some hands would suggest a character aching to break free and see the. Book your tickets online for the notting hill bookshop, london. Alternatively, use westbourne park station or ladbroke grove station on the hammersmith and city line and circle line, then walk along portobello road towards notting hill gate. I recommend this book to people who like love story because this book is a little long but easy to read and make heart warm. Oct 03, 2010 the travel bookshop from the movie notting hill the travel bookshop from the movie notting hill skip navigation sign in.
Located in the heart of beautiful notting hill, minutes from the vibrant portobello market is the world famous notting hill bookshop. When the travel bookshop opened its doors in blenheim crescent in 1981, notting hill was on the cusp of change. A walking tour of notting hill movie locations in london tripsavvy. Remembering the windrush generation in notting hill past. Independent bookshop owner will thacker hugh grant sees his life turned upside down after a chance meeting with hollywood actress anna scott julia roberts. Mar 17, 2020 but the irony of notting hill is that for all the very public romantic.
The film stars julia roberts, hugh grant, rhys ifans, emma chambers, tim mcinnerny, gina mckee, and hugh bonneville. For much of the 20th century this west london neighbourhood was the place many people lived if all other accommodation options had failed. We recommend booking the notting hill bookshop tours ahead of time to secure your spot. View all hotels near the notting hill bookshop on tripadvisor. A walking tour of notting hill movie locations in london. London locations notting hill, 142 portobello road, w11 used as the travel bookshop 303 westbourne park road, w11 little coffee shop where william gets coffee and orange juice 280 westbourne park road, w11 the blue door of the flat william shares with spike 201 portobello road, w11 was saints tattoo parlour, since closed the coronet theatre, 103 notting hill.
If youre taking a trip to englands capital city, you can take a walking tour of locations made famous by this romantic comedy by starting from the notting hill gate. Nov 25, 2018 the romance in notting hill is ubiquitous but it extends far beyond the screen. This is the perfect book to grab for the beach or just if you feel you need something light and. Notting hill is a romantic comedy about the joy of staying at. The filming locations from the movie notting hill hooked.
Travel bookshop london 2020 all you need to know before. Were located just off portobello road and open sunday. The mustvisit bookshops and bookstores in notting hill. The screenplay was written by richard curtis, author of four weddings and a funeral 1994, and the film was produced by duncan kenworthy. May, 2019 a store called the travel bookshop did exist for years on blenheim crescent around the corner, according to tripsavvy which has mapped out a whole notting hill walking tour.
William max nelson winner, karen holmberg, garret keizer, patrick. The notting hill bookshop, better known as the travel book co. The notting hill bookshop london 2020 all you need to. Notting hill london 2020 all you need to know before. With hugh grant, julia roberts, richard mccabe, rhys ifans. We leave the happy lovers on a sunny day a year later, in a garden in notting hill. The fictional bookstore in the film was also based on the real travel bookshop nearby blenheim crescent, which you can get to by turning. This collection brings together the six international winners of the. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund.
The notting hill bookshop london all you need to know. Bookstore that inspired the movie notting hill braces. The fact that william runs a travel bookshop in some hands would suggest a. However, it was later bought by a company called the book warehouse according to sky and now goes by the name the notting hill bookshop. The notting hill bookshop yes, that bookshop from that movie. The notting hill bookshop, where the party was held, has been so incredibly supportive and it was the perfect place to host my book launch party. Notting hill is a 1999 romantic comedy film directed by roger michell. Notting hill is a 1999 british romantic comedy film directed by roger michell. Notting hill bookshop is inundated with requests as. May 28, 2019 the manager of london notting hill bookshop has a ready supply of kleenex because so many of the patrons walk in and break into tears. Notting hill is a romantic comedy about the joy of staying. Owners of the book and comic exchange have put up an angry sign because tourists are continually mistaking the shop for the travel. Our friendly booksellers are here to help you find your next. View all hotels near travel bookshop on tripadvisor.
Notting hill 1999 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The book is narrated by finty williams and what an awesome job she does. This worldfamous market is not only worth a visit because its one of the most iconic notting hill filming locations, but because the market itself is simply beautiful and full of quirky antiques just waiting to. Made famous in richard curtiss film notting hill 1999, this independent shop is definitely worth a visit and is most notable for its famous travel department, perfect for international adventure seekers. Film locations for notting hill 1999 around london. Williams bookshop the travel company which was a key part of the film, was located in the nicholls antique arcade. Aug 23, 2011 the travel bookshop was the backdrop for the romance between anna scott julia roberts and bookseller william thacker hugh grant in notting hill. Find out how to become a partner to enhance your listing and access other benefits. William thacker played by hugh grant is a bookseller at a shop in the notting hill district in west london, who shares a house with an eccentric welsh friend, spike rhys ifans. But now bedsits were being vacated and families were taking over whole. Nov 26, 2018 however, it was later bought by a company called the book warehouse according to sky and now goes by the name the notting hill bookshop. Notting hill gate is the main tube station in the area and is served by the central line, the district line and the circle line. While notting hill is no four weddings and a funeral, the roger michelldirected film is still enjoyable fourteen years on. Jun 28, 2018 when the travel bookshop opened its doors in blenheim crescent in 1981, notting hill was on the cusp of change.
Our friendly booksellers are here to help you find your next favourite book. Grants shop was inspired by the notting hill bookshop at 15 blenheim crescent its changed hands but pleasingly still has a travel section. Hugh grants bookshop for some reason, visitors love to stop by the travel bookshop hugh owned in the movie. The screenplay was written by richard curtis, author of four weddings and a funeral. I can image the happy life in notting hill from this sentence. London locations notting hill, 142 portobello road, w11 used as the travel bookshop 303 westbourne park road, w11 little coffee shop where william gets coffee and orange juice 280 westbourne park road, w11 the blue door of the flat william shares with spike 201 portobello road, w11 was saints tattoo parlour, since closed the coronet theatre, 103 notting hill, w11 was the coronet. This is the perfect book to grab for the beach or just if you feel you need something light and really good to escape into for a while.
The 1999 film notting hill is set in the district of london by the same name where a bookshop owner played by hugh grant meets a famous american actress played by julia roberts. Melt chocolates notting hill londons most luxurious 45 3 min. As a lovely little nod to the film, the back part of the. Its been 20 years since we first became captivated with the love story between travel bookshop owner will thacker and hollywood superstar anna scott in notting hill. Notting hill, 142 portobello road, notting hill, london w11 but there is no travel book company on portobello road, the downatheel shop owned by william thacker.
The best independent bookshops in notting hill and bayswater. The travel bookshop from the movie notting hill the travel bookshop from the movie notting hill skip navigation sign in. From notting hill with loveactually by ali mcnamara was such a fun audiobook to listen to. Temporarily closed because of covid19, but still taking orders through our website. Click an image to view bluray screenshot with 1080p resolution. Bookstore that inspired the movie notting hill braces for a. Nov 28, 2018 the crew at notting hill bookshop, though, is significantly less cranky about their association with the movie. Bookshop puts up sign after mistaken for notting hill film. Notting hill bookshop fights closure with poets and writers.
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