🌿 London Walk Diary | Portobello Road Market

📍 One of my most anticipated stops in London—the legendary Portobello Road Market, one of Europe's largest antique markets! Stepping into this colorful street feels like walking onto a movie set 🎞️✨ 📌 Basic Info 📍 Location: Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London 🕘 Opening Hours: • Saturday = Busiest day (full market!) • Friday = Some stalls open • Weekdays = Just antique shops & cafés 🚇 Transport: Notting Hill Gate Station → 5-min walk 🛍 Market Highlights 🎈 1. Rainbow Houses The iconic pastel-colored houses of Notting Hill—every corner is Instagram gold! 📸 🕰 2. Antique Treasures From vintage cameras to old records, porcelain, and costume jewelry—it’s like a mini museum! (Warning: Easy to overspend!) 🧀 3. Street Food Heaven Fish & chips, fresh pastries, gourmet hot dogs, French cheeses… Eating while shopping = peak happiness! 🍴 👗 4. Vintage Fashion & Art Retro clothes, handmade crafts, illustrations, postcards—perfect for slow browsing & unique finds! 🎨 💡 Pro Tips 1️⃣ Go early—crowds get crazy by noon! 2️⃣ Bring cash—some stalls don’t take cards. 3️⃣ Wear comfy shoes—you’ll walk A LOT. 4️⃣ See it? Buy it! Things sell fast here. Have you been to Portobello Market? What’s your best find? 💬👇 #LondonTravel #NottingHill #VintageShopping #AntiqueMarket #LondonMarkets