The 1999 romantic comedy “Notting Hill,” starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts, was filmed in London, with many scenes of course taking place in the titular neighborhood on the city’s west side. The book store owned by William Thacker (Grant) is one of the most popular filming locations in all of England. Already a popular neighborhood for tourists, there was a crowded street market also taking place on the day of our visit, with many obstructions, which made it a challenge getting clear angles of the store.

LOCATION: 142 Portobello Rd, London W11 2DZ, UK

While the store was based on a real book store, it was located at a different location in the same neighborhood (13-15 Blenheim Cres, London W11 2EE, UK), which has long since closed. At the time of filming, the storefront featured in the film was actually an antique shop, but has since become a general souvenir and gift shop, re-named to mirror the film’s store name.

There is a large image for the film in the front window.

The flat of William Thacker, which he shares with Spike, played by Rhys Ifans, is located just a couple blocks away from the book store location. The famous blue door where Spike answers in his underwear is also quite a popular tourist destination. It was likewise a challenge getting a photograph here without continuous crowds approaching to get their own shots.

LOCATION: 280 Westbourne Park Rd, London W11 1EH, UK