Traveling to London soon? Well west London is a beautiful part of the city, with lots to do, see, and explore. But there’s also lots of tourist traps, especially around Notting Hill, so let me give you a peek at some of my favourite things to do in west London when you visit, whether it’s your first time visiting London or your fifth. We’ll go around Notting Hill, Ladbroke Grove, Portobello Road, Holland Park, Paddington and more.
***FREE London Must-Do’s Tracker, to help you keep track of all of the places you want to visit during your London research:
Want more recommendations for central London? Get my Casual Tourist Guide to West London: (all the places featured in this video are in the guide)
Visiting London soon? Here are more tips for your trip:
Best things to do in central London:
Top 5 London Street Eats to Try:
Cool Areas to Visit in London (you never heard of):
3 Luxurious Afternoon teas to try in London:
Shop all of our London travel guides, book a concierge call with me, and more:
Mentioned in the video:
Darcie Green (part of Darcie & May Green, Paddington)
Holland Park and Kyoto Garden
Bluebells (Notting Hill)
Grafffik Gallery (Notting Hill)
Golborne Road antiques (Notting Hill)
Trailer Happiness (Notting Hill)
Free London 101 Guide for first-time London visitors:
3-Day London Itinerary (PDF guide and digital map included):
Tons of help with London stuff on the Love and London website (articles and more):
Daily London life and tons of London advice on our Instagram:
London Packing Guide (printable packing lists, clothing suggestions, and more):
Visiting London FAQs:
About Love and London:
I’m Jess, I’ve lived in London for many years, and this channel is a London travel guide for anyone visiting the city that wants to experience it like you live here. Beyond talking about the usual London attractions, I show you some of the cooler things to do in London, that most travel guides don’t mention. Watch my videos and you’ll feel like you’ve got a Londoner friend telling you the best kept secrets in the city.
source
You should do a east London cuz I’m planning to come for my summer holiday
We’re coming To London for NYE this year. How do we get tickets to the firework show?
So fun and so beautiful! Your videos always make me long for London! ❤️🇬🇧
Golborne Road – very interesting! Haven’t been there although I live in London. Will check it out 😊
I'm a teacher who just moved to London…saddly I'm only off if/when the kids are. So crowds are just a thing for me
Paddington basin was a revelation for me compared to the “humdrum” outside the main Paddington entrance. Visited Holland Park last year – very cool vibe and totally different from the flat, green, open spaces of Hyde, Green or Regents parks. Next time down need to visit Portobello/Golbourne. As before having separate camera person enables much better views of the surroundings
I want to move to the UK SO BADLY
On the scone debate….I always do one half cream then jam, the other half jam then cream…and dare one of my mates to say something about it. 😃
Do you always bring a friend along, who holds the camera.
Nice video jess 👍 makes a change 😀 from all the tourist trap places 😀 thanks ❤
It’s been a few years already since my last visit, hopefully next year I can visit this gem of a city again.
I remember when I was younger walking from Holland Park youth hostel to Euston Station to save money on the tube. Just bite the bullet and use it it'll save you time, man that walk was loong (but ultimately nice to do!)
I'm surprised what west London offers.
Hi. I from Brazil and I love your videos. I Will check all tipes and places that you show soon as possible. When I live there.
Love the video! The canal boat is amazing. Such a cool place to go
London is such as a diamond in total of Europe 🙂
I love London 💖
Hi Qantas will be flying from Australia to London directly in 2025 , 20 hour flight .
Just got my plane tickets for London and Edinburgh for xmas. Your guides are helping me organize my sights