Best things to do in west London | London travel guide

Traveling to London soon? Well west London is a beautiful part of the city, with lots to do, see, and explore. But there's also lots of tourist traps, especially around Notting Hill, so let me give you a peek at some of my favourite things to do in west London when you visit, whether it's your first time visiting London or your fifth. We'll go around Notting Hill, Ladbroke Grove, Portobello Road, Holland Park, Paddington and more.
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Mentioned in the video:
Darcie Green (part of Darcie & May Green, Paddington)
Holland Park and Kyoto Garden
Bluebells (Notting Hill)
Grafffik Gallery (Notting Hill)
Golborne Road antiques (Notting Hill)
Trailer Happiness (Notting Hill)
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I'm Jess, I've lived in London for many years, and this channel is a London travel guide for anyone visiting the city that wants to experience it like you live here. Beyond talking about the usual London attractions, I show you some of the cooler things to do in London, that most travel guides don't mention. Watch my videos and you'll feel like you've got a Londoner friend telling you the best kept secrets in the city.

[@IsaacS2010]

Cream before jam? You are wrong and are a terrible person...just kidding! Thanks for such a great vlog. Planning a trip to London in the next year and your site has been integral. Cheers!

[@loveandlondon]

😂 haha thanks so much for your kind words and for watching!

[@hammalamiri4380]

Why would you spread thick clotted cream over jam which has a much looser consistency, you don’t butter after jam so it doesn’t make any sense

[@cashstore1]

Just came home from London today. Had a wonderful time. Spent 10 days and took in 8 museums and a lot of other attractions. Use the Tube extensively. A wonderful city with lots of charm and excitement. The locals were very nice. We took in the musical Six last night to cap it off. That was very well done. Back in Arizona now, very tired with the 10 hour flight, but it was worth it.

[@loveandlondon]

Glad you had a good time Cash!

[@caryeddy6928]

Last time I went to London I went to Holland Park with some friends. The thing I liked the most about it is the variety of settings there were all within one park. Woods, Japanese gardens, some neat buildings etc. Recommended!

[@loveandlondon]

Absolutely. Thanks for watching Cary!

[@wavetranquility4243]

So fun and so beautiful! Your videos always make me long for London! ❤️🇬🇧

[@loveandlondon]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching Monica❤️

[@hawes6098]

First guide I’ve watched and being a born and bred Londoner. Very very impressive. Like the spots you picked that are unique and not the conventional drab. 👍😁 Glad you picked Holland Park and Kyoto Garden. One of my favourite spots when I lived in Shepherds Bush. 😊

[@loveandlondon]

Glad you enjoyed it S! Thanks so much for watching.

[@cookiemonster7313]

Love the tour 💕 Jess when I visit I know where to go now thanks

[@djpeekay25]

I lived in Bush for 9 years and never realised there was such a beautiful park in Holland Park!

[@ralfbahrdt1036]

Except for Golborne Road we've done all what you presented in this video. Paddington Basin was so close to our budget hotel, that we've spent there much time. Loved the modern architecture there.

[@mightydrew1375]

Love the video! The canal boat is amazing. Such a cool place to go

[@loveandlondon]

Yes! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for watching

[@RalfWeyer]

It’s been a few years already since my last visit, hopefully next year I can visit this gem of a city again.

[@loveandlondon]

great! thanks for watching

[@ljtinney]

This video makes me want to visit London.

[@loveandlondon]

I've done my job then :) Thanks for watching!

[@stub2022]

Coming to London from British Columbia for two weeks in September and I cannot contain my excitement. I watch videos like this constantly. I'm obsessed with history and pubs, and I understand I can find both. 🙄

[@loveandlondon]

Lots of both of those in London indeed :) If you like the look of west London definitely check out The Casual Tourist Guide to West London: shop.loveandlondon.com/products/casual-tourist-guide-to-west-london

[@nigarmuxtesenova6311]

I am learning English .These videos help me to profound my knowledge and building up my English .Thanks a lot

[@bradyk5539]

Really enjoy all your videos of London, just wish they were a little longer .

[@loveandlondon]

Well we have approximately 300 videos you can watch now so that should help :) Thanks Brady

[@jimflynn4919]

Just got back from London - thanks so much for recommending Holland Park! I love visiting the parks in London, but had never been there in over a dozen trips. The gardens are amazing! We also enjoyed the Design Museum, which is adjacent to the park.

[@loveandlondon]

Ah amazing! so glad you enjoyed it!

[@paulnolan4464]

Born and grew up in Paddington, fond memories

[@djpeekay25]

Even as a born and bred Londoner, I find your videos very insightful! I never knew you could take graffiti classes.

[@loveandlondon]

Glad to hear it! thanks for watching :)

[@TheNextAdventureAwaits]

Just got my plane tickets for London and Edinburgh for xmas. Your guides are helping me organize my sights

[@1CelloOne]

Her guides and videos helped us a lot too! I felt like I knew so much already when we got there. I love her videos!

[@loveandlondon]

Awesome, glad to hear it Erica!

[@PrabhathJayawardena]

Your content is awesome! I don't travel for toursit attractions and toursit stuff, in fact I avoid them. I find your content very helpful, I wish I had known your channel before my first visit to London.

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks so much, glad you're enjoying it Madhu!

[@deacon1771]

Cool Vid Jess might give that a try 👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@RossRoams]

Excellent vlog, so many cool things!!

[@loveandlondon]

So glad you enjoyed it Ross, thanks for watching!

[@phothawkraphy2693]

another awesome video and I like that you brought up the Cornwall vs Devon scone debate. I will definitely have to check out Kyoto Garden when I am in London in the autumn

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@johncorbett868]

Nice video jess 👍 makes a change 😀 from all the tourist trap places 😀 thanks ❤

[@loveandlondon]

That's the idea, avoid the traps and boring touristy stuff. Thanks for watching John.

[@sagarchavan2922]

I love London 💖

[@loveandlondon]

Me too :) thanks for watching Sagar!

[@SebastianMoody]

Very high quality video, super informative! Loving your channel

[@loveandlondon]

Glad to hear it 😎😎

[@richardmccarthy9580]

Paddington basin was a revelation for me compared to the “humdrum” outside the main Paddington entrance. Visited Holland Park last year - very cool vibe and totally different from the flat, green, open spaces of Hyde, Green or Regents parks. Next time down need to visit Portobello/Golbourne. As before having separate camera person enables much better views of the surroundings

[@annpendigrast9682]

ANOTHER FANTASTIC VIDEO. THANK YOU SO MUCH. ❤

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks for watching Ann!

[@annpendigrast9682]

@@loveandlondon MOST WELCOME.

[@annpendigrast9682]

@@loveandlondon MOST WELCOME

[@johnclements6614]

Good to see you putting the cream on first.

[@loveandlondon]

lolz

[@canaldemalaecuia]

Please come to visit the Harrison’s coffee shop in Paddinton! You welcome!

[@pinayinuk]

It’s so beautiful there

[@loveandlondon]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching

[@fiveinitaly]

Beautiful video 👍👍👍👍 love it. 🇮🇹

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@bjoernaltmann]

Golborne Road - very interesting! Haven’t been there although I live in London. Will check it out 😊

[@loveandlondon]

Always serving up the gems 😎

[@charlessimon9953]

Hi. I from Brazil and I love your videos. I Will check all tipes and places that you show soon as possible. When I live there.

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks for watching!

[@deannaylor2576]

Great watch Jess. Myself and a few old schoolmates are visiting London in August. We have a few plans sixes indoor cricket in Fitzrovia🤷‍♂️ a swim in London Fields Lido, a matinee performance of South Pacific at Sadlers Wells theatre😂 and a Comedy Club visit one evening in Islington. Of course a few pubs and restaurants. My wife likes your boots, I think she is hinting for a gift, when I visit. Thanks again brilliant.👍

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks for watching Dean! Have a great time.

[@federicaolivoni732]

Two days ago I ate at Darcie Green, lovely place and tasty brunch , and Little Venice ...❤

[@loveandlondon]

nice! Thanks for watching

[@naidourod]

London is such as a diamond in total of Europe :)

[@loveandlondon]

I do love it. Thanks for watching

[@rajs4419]

Totally agree about Golborne rd. I love it. What about Trellik Tower, worth mentioning that next time.

[@loveandlondon]

It's in The Casual Tourist Guide to West London ! shop.loveandlondon.com/products/casual-tourist-guide-to-west-london

[@sandwarrior764]

Can you make a video for thing to do as a family with kids please? Nice video and it’s nice to see you again.

[@loveandlondon]

I've not got kids so it's not my speciality I'm afriaid!

[@gabithanjeyarajasingam3067]

You should do a east London cuz I’m planning to come for my summer holiday

[@loveandlondon]

Coming in a few weeks! Also we cover east London extensively in the 3-Day London Itinerary: shop.loveandlondon.com

[@larrybland7187]

Nice town I can't wait to come there I'm half way there of saving up money so hopefully by next year I'll be vacation there

[@loveandlondon]

Nice! Thanks for watching Larry!

[@larrybland7187]

@@loveandlondon ur welcome Jess

[@oliviaroberts7320]

Going to London in May. Where would be the best place to stay? Central to most of the things first time visitors would want to see!

[@loveandlondon]

All of our reccs for areas to stay, hotel reccs etc are in this section of our site: loveandlondon.com/category/london-accommodations/

[@deenamoun8927]

Thatsamazing

[@Christinek1115]

Lovely

[@eprohoda]

ggood morning, very excellent !=))

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks for watching!

[@nataliamoon8163]

Hi Jess, I would like to thank you, your guide has been very helpful for me going to London for the first time. Sooo I went to that scone place you did, and it closed! But google map said they are supposed to be open till 3 today. I was sad and hungry since i was planning on having my “lunch” there. Not sure if they closed permanently or not. Keep up the good work! 👍

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks Natalia! Occasionally businesses have to shut, it happens! Good to be flexible when you travel :) Do you have The Casual Tourist Guide to West London? I'm sure you found another lovely place nearby to visit if you do. Enjoy the rest of your trip! shop.loveandlondon.com/products/casual-tourist-guide-to-west-london

[@romanvladimirovichpetrikov4947]

I thank you for your superb work. I am from Russia and I adore London and I love Ukraine . Have a successful and peaceful life, ladies and gentlemen!

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks for watching Roman!

[@johngardner1898]

"Mind the Gap." 😅 I miss London.

[@ryanlambier1845]

I'm a teacher who just moved to London...saddly I'm only off if/when the kids are. So crowds are just a thing for me

[@loveandlondon]

Mmm yeah I'm sure. Thanks for watching ❤️

[@destinyjoy9207]

Hi are there any county areas in West London? Or please mention some quiet areas in West London for accommodation

[@loveandlondon]

No country areas in a city ;) Here's my list of great hotels in west London: loveandlondon.com/cool-hotels-in-west-london-to-book-a-room-in/

[@Ozzydancee]

Hello, can you make a tutorial video about how to do the Manchester city games and also how to purchase tickets for the games? I live in USA 🇺🇸 and I want to visit UK 🇬🇧 and also wanna go the games

[@loveandlondon]

Hi! I probably won't as I don't really know anything about those games, sorry!

[@ninabriggs9659]

It looks like your best bet is the mancity website (just google the team) then it’s just a matter of finding a match close to where your visiting and using a transit app or maps to figure out how to get to the pitch and back. All of that should be on their website on the team calendar. Some websites require a UK address to check out when buying but you can probably get around that by using something like PayPal to pay instead of entering your card details directly. Hope that helps!

[@99994139]

hello , I want to buy a floral Teaware in London (classic English Tea set) , kindly can you reccommend a shop ??

[@loveandlondon]

Portobello road shops are a good start.

[@matthewallen8303]

Coming with my sister and my dad, is there a fav London vegan restaurant that hits with everyone?

[@loveandlondon]

Don't think I could choose just one! We have a lot of amazing ones here across the entire city. Start with this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqikgaBoitl_d9k&t and my travel guides all have a ton of vegan-friendly restaurants (I eat vegan a lot so I know my stuff): shop.loveandlondon.com/

[@sf945]

I'm coming to London on summer. I'm staying in New Road Hotel. Can you tell me a bit of the area? Of course I go to hotel only to get some sleep.. I'll be visiting Warner Bros studios and Abba arena for example.

[@loveandlondon]

Never heard of that hotel. You can find all of my accommodation recommendations on my website: loveandlondon.com Thanks for watching!

[@MicaelaBicudo]

I would like to know more about the graffiti class. thanks

[@teaandcrumpits5303]

Go to places like Shepherd’s Bush and harrow road

[@loveandlondon]

yes! we have a video on shepherd's bush

[@thetravelingfoodies]

We’re coming To London for NYE this year. How do we get tickets to the firework show?

[@loveandlondon]

They sell them on the Mayor of London site closer to the time. We'll have more info on that in this article as it gets nearer: loveandlondon.com/what-to-do-in-london-on-new-years-eve/

[@thetravelingfoodies]

@@loveandlondon ok thank you!

[@lauriedavis7471]

I finally made it to London! I am not an alcohol drinker, but noticed there is a pub on each street corner. I noticed all your videos are alcohol related. The fellow at my “house”, er, palace, says all Londoners drink to feel better. Then joked saying anybody who talks about alcohol is an alcoholic. This man is in his 40’s. Can you make a video for the non inspired alcohol consumers 😊

[@loveandlondon]

Hi Laurie, have a great time. You can still enjoy pub culture and many other things I recommend across my channel without drinking! For more of my top recommendations for what to do, where to eat, etc then check out my Casual Tourist Guides: shop.loveandlondon.com/collections/casual-tourist-guides-to-london

[@marksip01234]

There are plenty of non alcohol drinks you can have these days, that aren't diet coke. Pubs have a unique atmosphere and it would be a shame if you didn't experience them

[@yyyyyyyyyyxxxxxxxxxxwwwwww9249]

Hey can you give a shout-out to one of my most personal favourite gems in west London that is West Acton. It is dubbed the Japantown of London due to its dominant Japanese community. It has Japanese school with shops restaurants close to tube station. Nice Tudor estate in Hanger Hill. With a Hiroko tennis and samurai football speciality club in North Acton playing fields and a golf course in Hanger Hill Park and Ealing Common. If you promote this you will bring tourists and make me happy. Sorry my English is bad as well my apologies for any handwriting errors

[@nodakjak]

On the scone debate....I always do one half cream then jam, the other half jam then cream...and dare one of my mates to say something about it. 😃

[@loveandlondon]

Controversial

[@nodakjak]

@@loveandlondon I have raised a few eyebrows. 🧐

[@andrewb4556]

Hi Qantas will be flying from Australia to London directly in 2025 , 20 hour flight .

[@loveandlondon]

From Sydney, yes!

[@andrewb4556]

Yes

[@PhilipNee]

Not sure what's a charcoal toast, like a burnt toast?

[@loveandlondon]

Made with charcoal

[@TedTakvorian]

Visiting London end of May and wondering how common - or uncommon - it is for women in London to wear yoga-style pants? In other words, if my gf wears yoga pants during the day while we are walking around, will she stick out like a sore thumb / obvious tourist?

[@loveandlondon]

Gym clothes are mostly left for going to the gym here. So I wouldn't wear to a decent restaurant or when sightseeing.

[@pitchfork804]

I want to visit London so bad after watching your vids!

[@loveandlondon]

Dooooooo it

[@zodiak2171]

But it is Cornish or Devonshire Style. Tentamounts to same thing. Go down the Stomach. Eat Scones whatever way you like with your afternoon Tea. At Home or Tea House.

[@abigailgerlach5443]

Scones are meant to be eaten, not debated. You do you!

[@loveandlondon]

haha great point

[@daveh5373]

I'm surprised what west London offers.

[@loveandlondon]

Just gotta know where you're going. Thanks for watching

[@byroncreek]

It’s pronounced scone and the jam goes on first! 😂

[@loveandlondon]

OH HERE WE GO ;)

[@vivekkashyap_20]

What's uour name

[@loveandlondon]

Jess!

[@rituwebpro]

west london is better