Falling in Love with Notting Hill…again

For some strange reason I always end coming back to Notting Hill. I have made and sold jewellery in Portobello market, worked for a lifestyle company called Unlisted London just off Kensal rise, worked at clothing exhibitions such as The Fashion Box Sample Sale, which was recently held at Westbourne Studios, the list goes on and it all streams back to Notting Hill. And now I am back again – at Notting Hill Properties. It just highlights the diversity of culture, events and businesses in this small but electric part of town. Never a dull moment even when I am walking to work I see such a mix of people that work and live in the area. From the residents that have been here for decades, this is home to them, they live, breath and create the vibe that makes Notting Hill a worthy place to live in, to the tourists that feed off the cool London vibe and bring diversity and vibrancy to this place. And then you have those that have just moved into the area that instantly become enthusiastic about their new found home. It attracts a mix of people, whether working, living or just visiting, that will fall in love with the area and let it become part of their London life. Well it has done that to me – I just can’t seem to get away. On starting my new job I was told we would be moving office and my heart dropped. It must of showed cause it was followed quickly by a “don’t worry were only going round the corner”. Phew…so I am here to stay in my beloved Notting Hill and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

London’s Markets- A Must See

One of London’s wonderful treasures is her markets. There are markets everywhere ranging from food markets to clothes markets, antique markets to flower markets. My personal favourite is London’s Borough Market where I go every Saturday morning for breakfast. There are endless numbers of food stalls all of which offer the highest quality fare, who’s chefs are assessed and there food is examined on countless occasions before a committee decides whether or not they are worthy of being bestowed with the honour of a stall in London’s oldest market. You will therefore only find the most flavoursome dishes, nuttiest breads and aromatic coffees from all over the world.

Other markets to visit are:

Portobello Market:
Covent Garden Flower Market: www.newcoventgardenmarket.com
Portobello Market: www.portobellomarket.org
Leadenhall Market: www.leadenhallmarket.co.uk
Camden Market: www.camdenlock.net
Chelsea Farmers Market
Cabbages and Frocks: www.cabbagesandfrocks.co.uk
Leather Lane Market: www.leatherlanemarket.co.uk
Billingsgate Market: www.billingsgate-market.org.uk
Borough Market: www.boroughmarket.org.uk *****

Living in Notting Hill is ideal, as from there you will be able to travel to all corners of London within minutes, having the District, Circle, Hammersmith and City Lines all within walking distance of your home. So get out there and explore! London is endless and full of delights!!.