Notting Hill Carnival is taking place this weekend. The lively London street celebration began yesterday and continues until tomorrow, August 26.
As expected, however, some travel disruptions will affect those heading to the carnival, residents of the area, and Londoners trying to navigate from one location to another nearby.
Furthermore, it won’t solely involve public transit, as several roads will be closed to facilitate the parade.
Here’s a comprehensive guide regarding the road closures, Tube station restrictions, and bus reroutes related to Notting Hill Carnival.
Which roads will be closed during Notting Hill Carnival?
A selection of roads in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster will be closed from 6 a.m. on Sunday, August 25, until 6 a.m. on Tuesday, August 26.
In Westminster, a complete list of the impacted roads has been published, including:
Notting Hill Carnival 2024 road closures in the Westminster area
- Aldridge Road Villas
- Alexandra Mews
- Alexander Street
- Alfred Road
- Artesian Road
- Bishops Bridge Road (from Porchester Road to Westbourne Grove)
- Botts Mews
- Bridstow Place
- Caradoc Close
- Caroline Close
- Caroline Place
- Chepstow Road
- Courtnell Street
- Dartmouth Close
- Durham Terrace
- Edgware Road, southbound at junction of Harrow Road and junction with Marble Arch
- Elgin Avenue
- Fermoy Road
- Great Western Road, beginning at the junction with Harrow Road
- Hatherley Grove
- Hereford Road
- Holland Park Avenue
- Holland Road
- Hormead Road
- Kensington Church Street
- Kensington Gardens Square
- Kildare Gardens
- Kildare Terrace
- Leamington Road Villas
- Ledbury Road
- Monmouth Place
- Monmouth Road
- Moorhouse Road
- Newton Road
- Northumberland Place
- Park Lane, junction Hyde Park corner
- Queensway
- Redan Place
- Shrewsbury Mews
- Shrewsbury Road
- St Luke’s Road
- St Stephen’s Crescent
- St Stephen’s Gardens
- St Stephen’s Mews
- Sutherland Place
- Sutherland Terrace
- Talbot Road
- Tavistock Crescent
- Tavistock Road
- Uxbridge Street
- Wellington Close
- Westbourne Gardens
- Westbourne Grove
- Westbourne Grove Terrace
- Westbourne Park Road
- Westbourne Park Villas
- Woodfield Place
- Woodfield Road
Traffic diversions are being implemented in certain areas, with parking bays (and some bicycle racks) located on streets near the carnival route temporarily unavailable.
If you reside in the area and are concerned about your parking space or bicycle rack, please refer to the City of Westminster’s website for complete information.
For those in Kensington and Chelsea, utilize the council’s online checker to determine which streets will be affected by the celebrations.
London Underground during Notting Hill Carnival
During carnival days, the London Underground is expected to be exceptionally crowded.
Prepare for hectic conditions at smaller tube stations on August 25 and August 26—so, if possible, consider alternative routes while navigating the area.
Transport for London (TfL) recommends: ‘To ensure the smoothest and least congested trip to Notting Hill Carnival, patrons should consider taking the London Underground or Elizabeth line services to Paddington station, which is only a 20-minute walk from the Carnival.
‘The Bakerloo, Circle, and Hammersmith & City lines, along with the Elizabeth line, provide step-free access, while the District line also services the station.’
Several stations near the Notting Hill Carnival route will either shut down or operate on limited schedules on those days.
The affected stations include:
Notting Hill Carnival 2024 Tube closures and timetable modifications
- Ladbroke Grove – Closed
- Latimer Road – Closes at 11:30 pm and may experience temporary closures when crowds are high.
- Notting Hill Gate – Exit-only access between 11 am and 6 pm. District/Circle lines will not stop. No interchange between the Central line, District, and Circle
- Westbourne Park – Exit-only from 11 am. Closes at 11:30 pm. It is recommended to utilize alternate stations where feasible due to anticipated high congestion
- Holland Park – Exit-only between 11 am and 3pm, closing afterwards
- Royal Oak – Exit-only between 11am and 6pm, closing thereafter
List available via TfL’s website
Which bus routes will be impacted during Notting Hill Carnival?
Do you prefer travelling by bus? Special carnival routes 7X and 36X will be running in the vicinity.
Additionally, you can anticipate diversions or alterations to various West London bus routes.
Please consult the TfL website or the applicable operator for more details regarding your selected bus route.
That said, the TfL website indicates that the following bus routes will be affected:
Notting Hill Carnival 2024 bus diversions
- 7 & N7, 18
- 23, 27 & N27, 28
- 31, 36, 52, 70
- 148, 228, 295
- 316, 328, 452
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