Brimming with beautiful white terraces, chic apartments and squares full of greenery, Bayswater was, surprisingly, considered the ‘wrong side’ of Hyde Park for many years – at least by those who lived on the other side in Knightsbridge and Kensington.
Today, the whole area of Bayswater is highly desirable for potential residents as well as tourists. Lying west of Bayswater is the diverse district of Notting Hill. Most famous perhaps for two things, the Notting Hill Carnival that spreads around the area’s streets every August Bank Holiday weekend and, of course, 1999’s romantic movie, Notting Hill, starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts, which was primarily set in Portobello Road.
Then, of course, there’s the Portobello Road Market which is one of the best markets in London. There is a long, stretching line of numerous stalls and stores focusing on antiques and vintage goods. It's a fabulous place to wonder around and find a few treasures!
