Highlights Tour - Notting Hill Caribbean Heritage Walk

Schedule

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025 at 11:00 am to Sun, 07 Dec, 2025 at 03:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Meet outside North Kensington Library | London, EN

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Join us for a vibrant 60-minute stroll through Notting Hill's Caribbean history - uncovering hidden gems and local tales in just one hour!
About this Event

60-minute guided walk through the historic heart of Caribbean London

Experience the incredible true stories that created Europe's biggest street festival! This engaging walking tour hits the essential sites where Caribbean history was made in Notting Hill.


What you'll discover:

  • 🏠 Historic settlement areas - Where Caribbean families first built their community
  • Sites of resistance - Locations of famous confrontations and civil rights victories
  • 🎵 Cultural landmarks - Places where Caribbean creativity shaped British culture
  • 🎭 Community institutions - Spaces that became the foundation of local Caribbean life


Perfect for:

  • First-time visitors wanting the essential Caribbean Notting Hill story
  • Anyone curious about the real history behind Carnival
  • People who love dramatic true stories of community resistance and triumph


You'll learn about:

  • The Windrush generation's arrival and early struggles
  • How violent racism was met with community organizing
  • The Mangrove Nine - Britain's landmark civil rights case
  • How struggle became celebration through music and culture


Engaging storytelling covering the most important sites and stories. Walk at a comfortable pace through historic streets while hearing tales of courage, creativity and community that transformed a neighborhood.

Duration: 60 minutes

Meeting point: North Kensington Library, Ladbroke Grove Station

Ready to discover the untold stories behind the celebration?

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Where is it happening?

Meet outside North Kensington Library, Ladbroke Grove, London, United Kingdom

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Tickets

GBP 15.00

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