Going to Notting Hill Carnival on Monday? All the road and Tube station closures
Notting Hill Carnival is peaking on Monday as the streets of W10 host Europe’s largest street party.
But in order to facilitate the Caribbean celebration, several roads have been shut or pedestrianised to create the carnival zone in the heart of the west London district.
More than 100 roads are blocked off across the bank holiday weekend, with new restrictions like those on Notting Hill Gate.
Only pre-authorised vehicles and emergency services are permitted to drive into the zone. Even residents will be denied access to driving in the area.
Road closures apply from 6am on Sunday (August 30) to 6am on Tuesday (September 1), while parking restrictions came into effect from 11.59pm on Saturday (August 29).
There will also be widespread disruption across the Underground network too as TfL prepares for millions to descend onto the streets of Notting Hill.
All the road closures at Notting Hill Carnival
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- Bishops Bridge Road (from Porchester Road to Westbourne Grove)
- Great Western Road, starting at the junction with Harrow Road
- Park Lane, junction Hyde Park corner
Is Notting Hill Gate closed?
For the first time in its history, Notting Hill Gate will be closed to motorists, except buses on Sunday and Monday.
Road closures will divert traffic via Addison Road, Kensington High Street, and Kensington Church Street.
How to get to Notting Hill Carnival
The worst kept secret of Notting Hill Carnival is to travel to a station further afield and complete the journey by foot to avoid the crowds. Reasonable suggestions include walking from Paddington or Maida Vale.
Ladbroke Grove will be closed all day on Monday, while other stations may operate as exit-only from 11am.
This includes Notting Hill Gate, Westbourne Park, Holland Park, Queensway, and Royal Oak.
Carnival-goers are advised to check before travelling as TfL regularly close stations if they become too busy during carnival periods.
All the Tube stations affected by Notting Hill Carnival
- Ladbroke Grove: Closed all day
- Latimer Road: May close for short periods throughout the day, station shuts at 11pm
- Notting Hill Gate: No entry from 11am - 6pm, District/Circle lines will not stop
- Holland Park: No entry from 11am - 3pm, closes at 3pm
- Queensway: No entry from 11am - 6pm.
- Royal Oak: No entry from 11am - 6pm, closes at 6pm
- Shepherds Bush: No ticket facilities or down escalator after 4pm
- Kensal Green: Expect long queues
- Kensal Rise: Chamberlayne Road entrance closes at 6pm
If you’re planning to travel by bus, it’s worth checking diversions ahead of time. Several routes have been affected by road closures. This includes: 7, 18, 23, 27, 28, 31, 36, 52, 70, 228, 295, 302, 316, and the 328.
The following night buses will also be on diversion: N7, N27, N28, N31
However, TfL does operate special bus routes to get you as close to the carnival perimeter as possible.
Special bus routes for Notting Hill Carnival
TfL operates a special service to get revellers as close to the perimeter as possible
- 148X to Victoria and Vauxhall
- 7X to East Acton
- 36X to Harrow Road
- 18X to Stonebridge Park
- 6X to Harrow Road