Maps of Movies

Notting Hill (1999)

Where Notting Hill says it takes place, and where it was really shot.

A bookshop, a blue door and a hotel in different corners of London: how the film's tiny neighbourhood was stitched together from places that are not next door

Scenes and places

The little travel bookshop (1999)

William runs a small travel bookshop in Notting Hill. Anna, a famous actress, walks in and buys a book.

Set in William's travel bookshop — The small travel bookshop on Portobello Road where William works and Anna walks in. Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at 142 Portobello Road (Notting Hill · Portobello Road, London, United Kingdom) — Exterior filmed here; the shop interior was a studio set (Wikipedia names Shepperton Studios only for the flat and last interior scenes). Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: On Portobello Road in Notting Hill; the shop is now a different business, so view it from the street.

The orange juice collision (1999)

Will spills juice on Anna in the street and takes her to his place to clean up.

Set in A street corner near the bookshop — The corner where William spills orange juice over Anna. Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Corner of Portobello Road and Westbourne Park Road (Notting Hill · Westbourne Park Road, London, United Kingdom) — The juice-spill scene was filmed at this corner; the juice shop at 303 Westbourne Park Road was never a real cafe, only dressed as one. Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: A short walk from the Portobello Road market, at the junction with Westbourne Park Road.

The blue-door house (1999)

Will lets Anna change at his flat; she kisses him when she leaves.

Set in William's house with the blue door — William's home, a short walk from the shop in the story. Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at 280 Westbourne Park Road (Notting Hill · Westbourne Park Road, London, United Kingdom) — Exterior of Will's house. The flat inside was a studio set, and the blue door was auctioned for charity. Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: Residential street; the house is private, so photograph from the pavement and be quiet.

The Ritz (1999)

Anna invites Will to the Ritz, where he is mistaken for a reporter at a press event.

Set in Anna's hotel — The London hotel where Anna stays and William is mistaken for a reporter. Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at The Ritz London (Piccadilly · Mayfair, London, United Kingdom) — Filmed at the real hotel, at night. Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: 150 Piccadilly, London.

The birthday dinner (1999)

Will brings Anna to a birthday dinner with his friends and sister Honey.

Set in Bella and Max's house — The home of William's friends, where the birthday dinner takes place. Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at 91 Lansdowne Road (Notting Hill · Lansdowne Road, London, United Kingdom) — Exterior of Bella and Max's home. Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: A residential street in Notting Hill; private houses.

The private garden at night (1999)

After the party, Will and Anna share a kiss in a private park.

Set in A private park at night — A private neighbourhood garden where William and Anna slip in after dark. Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Rosmead Garden (Notting Hill · Lansdowne Road, London, United Kingdom) — The night garden scene; coordinates are the centre of the fenced garden. Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: A private garden between Lansdowne Road and Elgin Crescent; look from the street only.

Anna's film set (1999)

Anna returns to London to shoot a Henry James adaptation; Will visits the set uninvited.

Set in Anna's film set — The stately house where Anna shoots a costume film. Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Kenwood House (Hampstead · Hampstead Heath, London, United Kingdom) — Filmed here for the film-set scene. Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: Hampstead Lane, Hampstead.

Filmed at Coronet Theatre (now The Print Room) (Notting Hill Gate, London, United Kingdom) — William watches Anna's film alone Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at The Savoy (The Strand, London, United Kingdom) — Press-conference scene Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Nobu, 19 Old Park Lane (Park Lane, London, United Kingdom) — Restaurant scene Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at The Hempel Zen Garden (Bayswater, London, United Kingdom) — Garden event scene Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Golborne Road and Bevington Road junction (North Kensington, London, United Kingdom) — William's friend Max's restaurant Google Maps · Apple Maps

Characters

• William Thacker — The owner of a small travel bookshop in Notting Hill.
• Anna Scott — A famous film actress who walks into his shop.

Questions answered on the map

• Where is the blue door from Notting Hill, really?
• Where did the orange juice spill really happen, and how far is it from the blue door?