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Friday, August 23, 2024

Reminder Notting Hill Carnival in August

 Saturday August 25 to Monday Aug 27, Notting Hill Carnival.

Cost and Free

Some of the events are paid for. Saturday has paid-for events. \

Sunday and Monday are free.

Yes, it's free. But note the station opening and closing times. 

What To See And Hear

Expect parades. Three miles. Also the streets are filled with dancers and musicians and bands, sales of food and clothing, and fun.

You can see some of the dramatic, clourful costumes on You Tube, and the scantily clad revellers twerking.

Family day, for parents and children, is means to be more sedate, music without the - ahem.

Where And When?

Why is it running on Monday, rather than Friday? Because Monday is the August Bank Holiday (national holiday).. No work. Play day.

The starting time this year is 10 am. Becauase of a sound curfew, it ends at 7 pm.

The celebration of Caribbean culture started in 1966. More details from

Useful Tip For Families

Write you mobile phone number on the arms of children so if they get lost an adult can phone you to say where they are.

Useful Websites

https://nhcarnival.org/https://nhcarnival.org/

https://www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/event/9023471-notting-hill-carnival

https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/21/everything-need-know-notting-hill-carnival-2024-21460231/

https://www.facebook.com/NHCarnivalLDN/

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