Portobello Road is home to one of the most famous street markets in the UK. A name synonymous culturally with old vintage England and many a deal to be haggled there. It’s hard to believe looking at it now that it once used to be no more than an old country path known as Green Lane, many years ago of course. It lies between the equally well-known Notting Hill and Kensal Green (which is where I’ve lived for quite a few years now).

Fast forward over 300 years later and it has become a sprawling utopia of diversity. Many segmented communities make up much of its inhabitants now as well as the a plethora of various restaurants and pubs to choose from. With market stall traders initially only selling food and other simple household items, it is now become more of an “antique’s” haven.

Today, Portobello Market has gained a massive degree of popularity and is considered a chic and trendy place to visit and reside in, drawing crowds from all over the world. The fashion industry managed to take advantage of this incredible business opportunity and now is home is many of the top designer labels and brands. From it’s previously run-down and shoddy trading conditions to blossoming into an affluent place of commerce and desirability, Portobello Road is indeed one of a kind and I consider myself very lucky to be so close to this historic piece of English heritage.

Many weekends were spent there with my friends. Either socialising in some of those great establishments or browsing through the main street itself, checking out all the different wares and merchandise is always so much fun and very informative. The market is open on Saturday and Sunday throughout the year so it provides the perfect venue when wanting to spend a lovely afternoon. This is also famous because it is the location for the movie “Notting Hill” starring Julie Roberts and Hugh Grant.

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A selection of cool military jackets

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Art culture

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Dry lavender and fragrant products

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Amazing handcraft 3D card (manufactured from Vietnam)

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Kitchen utensils that can create wonderful shapes for vegetables

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Olive heaven

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Fresh and delicious feta cheese

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Hey Mr Burger!!

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Spring fries have become very popular!

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Chorizo, sweet onion and potato, sooooooo good!

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One more, please!!

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A variety of pastries

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Selections of tarts and cakes

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Fabulous churros with a delicious chocolate dip

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My friend and I have been non-stopping eating all day, lol

You can easily take the tube to Ladbroke Grove or Notting Hill Gate station, either of which will be fine. Though I would recommend walking from Ladbroke Grove Station, which is less than five minutes away to the entrance of the market. Also, if you keep going straight along the road, you will end up in the awesome Notting Hill Gate.

There is so much to explore in the market as well as the shops either side. You can guarantee there will be a certain attraction there for everyone. Hope you get a chance to visit the great place and relish the amazing Portobello Market!!

Enjoy!!!

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波特贝罗市集地处诺丁山区域，是伦敦乃至英国最有名的露天市集之一。它继承着古老的英格兰文化，以前这还只是一条布满各式零散水果蔬菜贩售摊的农场小路。但随着上世纪五十年代一些古董商及移民者大量涌入，经过几十年发展演变，这条原本默默无闻的小路竟然成为拥有知名市集及大片高级住宅区的特色街区。

波特贝罗市集规模很大，从古董到手工艺品都能在这里淘到，被认为是时尚居住地或参观场所，吸引着来自世界各地的游客。时装业利用这个绝好商机，为波特贝罗地区带来了许多顶级设计师品牌。波特贝罗的市集也从以前贫穷落后的市场买卖，发展成为一个富裕的商业居住理想地带。我觉得自己很幸运，能住得这么靠近这个充满英国历史遗迹的特色街。

我和朋友经常周末来波特贝罗市集，在食品市场品尝各类美食，或在北边的二手货跳蚤市场闲逛，这里特别是周末，总是热闹非凡。许多人对于波特贝罗集市的认知大概还是缘于从大嘴美女茱莉亚罗伯茨与休格兰特共同拍摄的电影《诺丁山》，开场镜头就在这儿拍的。

大家可以搭地铁到Ladbroke Grove或是Notting Hill Gate站，两个站都可以！我個人推荐从Ladbroke Grove站走，出站走不到五分鐘就可以看到入口，沿路一直走完差不多就可以走到Notting Hill Gate站。

波特贝罗市集除了是古董天堂，也是美食圣地，大家不妨来看看，相信大家和我一样都会满载而归的，哈哈。