Best Things to Do in Notting Hill (2026): A Whole Day, Sorted

Notting Hill is good for the market, and the streets either side of it, and the things to do people save most are Electric Cinema, the Design Museum and Empire Empire. Ranked from 12 places we track here, creator picks first.

Things to Do in Notting Hill

Updated · 12 places we track in Notting Hill, all first recorded in March 2026

Notting Hill is more spread out than the postcard suggests. Portobello anchors it, but the places people actually save sit on the roads either side, where the rents are marginally saner and the rooms are smaller.

How we chose

We track 12 places in Notting Hill filed under things to do. The rest runs on a broader popularity signal from our wider place index, so the tail of this list moves less than the top does. Last added to in March 2026.

Ranked things to do in Notting Hill

Electric Cinema, Notting Hill, experience

Electric Cinema

Experience · Notting Hill

Cozy vintage cinema where you can sink into plush seats while watching an wonderfully varied mix of films.

the Design Museum, Notting Hill, landmark

the Design Museum

Landmark · Notting Hill

Browse incredible design objects and contemporary innovations in this stylish London museum.

Empire Empire, Notting Hill, experience

Empire Empire

Experience · Notting Hill

Head to Empire Empire for retro Indian food and dancing under disco lights.

The Notting Hill Bookshop, Notting Hill, experience

The Notting Hill Bookshop

Experience · Notting Hill

Wood-paneled bookstore specializing in travel guides and children's books in charming Notting Hill.

Kensington Gardens, Notting Hill, landmark

Kensington Gardens

Landmark · Notting Hill

Lovely royal park in London featuring manicured gardens, walking paths, and the impressive palace at its heart.

Kensington Palace, Notting Hill, landmark

Kensington Palace

Landmark · Notting Hill

Royal residence filled with centuries of history, art, and gorgeous gardens to explore.

Walmer Castle, Notting Hill, landmark

Walmer Castle

Landmark · Notting Hill

QUEENS skate dine bowl, Notting Hill, experience

QUEENS skate dine bowl

Experience · Notting Hill

Bowling, ice skating, and food all come together in one lively London venue.

Churchill Arms, Notting Hill, landmark

Churchill Arms

Landmark · Notting Hill

The Gate Picturehouse, Notting Hill, experience

The Gate Picturehouse

Experience · Notting Hill

Single-screen cinema in an ornate setting where you can catch indie and arthouse films.

Holland Park, Notting Hill, landmark

Holland Park

Landmark · Notting Hill

Peaceful London park featuring a Japanese garden, sports facilities, and walking trails through nature.

Kensington Palace Gardens, Notting Hill, landmark

Kensington Palace Gardens

Landmark · Notting Hill

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Where this data comes from

Spillist pulls places out of TikToks and Reels and keeps track of what people save. The counts on this page cover the 12 places we hold in the Notting Hill neighbourhood. Spot something wrong or closed? Tell us.

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