London, United Kingdom · Europe
Notting Hill Carnival
£80
Per day
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London, United Kingdom · Europe
About
Why Notting Hill Carnival?
Feel the bass and colour of Notting Hill Carnival, Europe's largest street festival and a vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture in the heart of London. Follow towering sound systems through the streets of Notting Hill, marvel at elaborate masquerade costumes, and feast on jerk chicken and curry goat as the neighbourhood transforms into a pulsating Caribbean paradise.
Climate
What to expect
Mild maritime climate. Late August temperatures average 18-24°C with a chance of rain — but the carnival carries on regardless.
When to go
Best time to visit
The August bank holiday weekend (last weekend in August). Sunday is traditionally family day with costume parades; Monday is the main event with sound systems and dancing.
Months at a glance
In-season highlights
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Things to do
Popular attractions
- Sound systems on Ladbroke Grove
- Mas parade route
- Powis Square
- Portobello Road food stalls
- Steel band stages
Eat local
Dishes worth ordering
- Jerk chicken
- Curry goat
- Fried plantain
- Rice and peas
- Rum punch
Around the dates
Other festivals + events
- Notting Hill Carnival
- Panorama steelband competition
- J'Ouvert morning
Tipping culture
Tipping is not mandatory in the UK. Leaving 10-12.5% at sit-down restaurants is customary; rounding up for taxis is common.
Where it happens
About London
£160/day8United Kingdom
London
city · cultural · history
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