Location 01280 Westbourne Park Road (Blue Door)
Notting Hill, London Outside only
Filmed here: Exterior of Will's flat, including paparazzi scene with Spike
The blue door served as the exterior of Will's flat, including the scene where paparazzi swarm the house after Spike answers the door in his underwear. Screenwriter Richard Curtis actually lived here during development, and the original door was later auctioned for charity and replaced. The door you see today is the replacement, and the building is a private residence. It is exterior viewing only, but it remains one of the most photographed spots in the neighborhood.
Location 02142 Portobello Road (Travel Book Shop)
Notting Hill, London Free to see
Filmed here: Exterior of Will's bookshop where he meets Anna
This is the exterior of Will's bookshop, where he first meets Anna. Surprisingly, it was an antique arcade at the time of filming rather than a real bookstore, and the shop interiors were built as sets at Shepperton Studios. Today the building operates as a gift and souvenir shop, and the sign remains, which makes it easy to spot. It sits in a very busy market area, so expect crowds, especially on Saturdays.
Location 03Portobello Road Market
Notting Hill, London Free to see
Filmed here: Opening scenes, market walks, seasonal montage
The market appears in the opening scenes, the market walks, and the seasonal montage that charts the year passing. It is fully public and easy to visit, though Saturdays are extremely busy. The film brought a significant increase in tourism here, and Notting Hill tours now run regularly through the area. Come on a weekday morning if you want to photograph the street without the heaviest crowds, or embrace the Saturday bustle for the full market experience.
Location 04Rosmead Gardens
Notting Hill, London Private property
Filmed here: Private communal garden scene where couple breaks in ('Whoops-a-daisy')
This private communal garden is where Will and Anna break in at night for the 'Whoops-a-daisy' scene. It is a residents' garden and not open to the general public, so do not enter without permission. Occasional open days are held via the National Gardens Scheme, which is the practical way to see inside legally. The bench in the scene was a prop and was later sold to a fan in Australia, so do not go hunting for it.
Location 0591 Lansdowne Road
Notting Hill, London Outside only
Filmed here: Max and Bella's house; birthday party scene
This house stood in for Max and Bella's home, site of the chaotic birthday party scene early in the film. It is a private residence, so access is exterior views only. The street itself is pleasant to walk and close to the other Notting Hill locations, making it an easy add-on if you are tracing the film on foot. Keep visits brief and respectful, as people live here year round.
Location 06Kenwood House
Hampstead, London Free to see
Filmed here: Film set for Henry James movie that Anna is filming
Kenwood House on Hampstead Heath was used as the set of the Henry James movie Anna is filming, the film-within-a-film that Will stumbles into. The historic house and its grounds are open to the public, and entry to the grounds is free, making this one of the most accessible locations on the list. It is a worthwhile destination in its own right, well north of Notting Hill but reachable by public transport.
Location 07Nobu Restaurant, COMO Metropolitan Hotel
Mayfair, London Ticketed
Filmed here: Anna and William's dinner date
The high-end restaurant inside the COMO Metropolitan Hotel in Mayfair was the setting for Anna and William's awkward dinner date. It remains a working, upscale restaurant, so visiting means making a reservation rather than simply walking in. If a pilgrimage lunch or dinner appeals, book ahead and expect luxury pricing. Otherwise, the hotel is near other Mayfair locations from the film, so the exterior can be included on a walking route.
Location 08The Ritz Hotel
Mayfair, London Ticketed
Filmed here: Anna's hotel stay; premiere scenes
The Ritz in Mayfair stood in for Anna's hotel and appears in the premiere scenes near the end of the film. It is a luxury hotel, and while staying there is costly, the public areas are accessible and afternoon tea is available for those who want the experience without a room booking. It pairs naturally with the Nobu location nearby, letting you cover the film's Mayfair scenes in a single short walk.
Location 09Coronet Cinema (The Print Room)
Notting Hill, London Free to see
Filmed here: Cinema scenes watching films including 'Helix'
The Coronet Cinema appeared in the scenes where characters watch films, including one titled 'Helix'. The building now operates as The Print Room theatre, so check the current programming before planning a visit. Its location in Notting Hill means it fits easily into a walk of the neighborhood's film sites. Even from the outside, the historic facade gives a strong sense of the cinema as it appeared on screen.
Location 10303 Westbourne Park Road (Coffee Shop)
Notting Hill, London Free to see
Filmed here: Coffee shop where William spills orange juice on Anna
This coffee shop is where William spills orange juice on Anna, the accident that sets much of the story in motion. It operates as a local cafe and is included in the routes of several walking tours of the film's locations. It sits on the same street as the blue door, so the two can be visited within a couple of minutes of each other. Stop in for a coffee and recreate the moment, ideally with better results.
