Carnival fever hits London this weekend

With the UK August Bank Holiday looming it’s nearly time for this year’s eagerly awaited Notting Hill Carnival. Every year since 1960s the carnival has took place in the streets of West London to celebrate Caribbean tradition and culture.

As always the Notting Hill Carnival will take place on the last weekend of August on Sunday 29th and Monday 30th August. Expect vibrant coloured costumes, blaring music and tasty traditional Caribbean food if you are in attendance.

Ensure you join over 1 million carnival revelers for Europe’s biggest street festival either on the Sunday or Monday.

Recommended Carnival Hotels

Henley House Hotel, London - Offering boutique accommodation in trendy Kensington, this friendly hotel is in a perfect location for visitors coming to this year’s carnival. Guests can reach the carnival through public transport in 10 minutes. Rates start from £79

 
 Ashburn Hotel, London - Charming hotel ideal for couples looking for a place to stay during the carnival. Located in the fashionable Notting Hill neighbourhood the hotel is only kilometre away from Hyde Park. Ashburn Hotel is popular with international travellers who are encouraged by the famous Notting Hill address. Rates start from £120

Kensingtonrooms , London - The hotel’s fabulous location means you are just minutes away from the shops, restaurants and bars of Knightsbridge, Kensington. The hotel has state of the art facilities and the hotel bar is a great place to relax and socialise. Rates start from £80